November 2, 2026 (RUDOSO, NM) — The Village of Ruidoso has contracted with Southwest Contracting and Associates, LLC to perform right-of-way thinning and invasive tree removal along Paradise Canyon Road. Work is scheduled for November 2 through November 24, 2026.
Residents and motorists traveling through Paradise Canyon should expect traffic impacts and allow additional travel time while work is underway.
Traffic Control Schedule
Operations are scheduled to take place daily from 7:00 a.m. until dark, with Sunday operations tentative.
Beginning at 8:30 a.m., traffic will be reduced to one lane, with a pilot car guiding motorists through the work area, except during the two-way traffic periods outlined below.
To accommodate the Ruidoso Municipal Schools schedule, two-way traffic will remain open during the following times:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Morning: 7:00–8:30 a.m.
Afternoon: 2:00–4:30 p.m.
Wednesday — Early Release
Morning: 7:00–8:30 a.m.
Afternoon: 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 3 — School Closure
Ruidoso Municipal Schools will be closed Tuesday, November 3. Operations will run from 7:00 a.m. until dark, with one lane open and pilot car assistance throughout operations.
Thanksgiving Break Schedule
Ruidoso Municipal Schools will be closed November 23–27 for Thanksgiving break. Any operations during this period will run from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one lane open and pilot car assistance.
No work will take place on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26.
The current project completion date remains November 24, unless an updated schedule is announced.
Please Plan Ahead
Motorists should allow additional travel time, use caution around crews and equipment, and follow all posted signs and directions from traffic control personnel.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we complete this work.
The Village of Ruidoso will share schedule updates and additional information as they become available.
Source: Paradise_Canyon_PSA.pdf
