The Lincoln National Forest has begun hazard tree mitigation and fuels reduction work in the South Fork and Blue 2 fire scars near Ruidoso. Heavy equipment will be operating in several Forest Service areas, and temporary public closures may occur during peak work periods.
FEMA will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at approximately 12:20 PM MDT. Radio and television programming may be temporarily interrupted. No action is required by the public.
Ruidoso residents and community organizations are invited to participate in the Southeast New Mexico Regional Housing Plan, a five-county effort to better understand housing needs and develop practical strategies for communities across Southeast New Mexico.
The Lincoln National Forest has temporarily closed Forest Roads 329, 329B, 483, and 57 due to damage caused by recent tropical storms. The closure order remains in effect through January 1, 2027, unless rescinded earlier.
The Village of Ruidoso Automated Speed Enforcement Program is active at multiple locations to improve roadway safety and encourage compliance with posted speed limits. As of October 16, 2026, Ruidoso Police report that 338 speeding citations were issued within the past week, including 138 on Hull Road. Citation enforcement is currently active on Junction Road, Paradise Canyon Drive, and Hull Road. Citations may be issued for vehicles traveling 11 mph or more above the posted speed limit. The citation amount is $100, with no points assessed on driving records.
Help shape Ruidoso’s future. Review the draft Ruidoso Comprehensive Plan and share feedback on the priorities and recommendations that matter to you. Public comments are due November 6, 2026. Visit PlanRuidoso.com to review the plan and submit comments.
The Lincoln National Forest plans prescribed pile burns near Ruidoso and Nogal beginning as early as October 13. No closures are planned, but smoke may be visible in Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Alto, and Nogal.
XTERRA World Championship activities will bring temporary road closures, traffic-control points, and detours to Ruidoso October 7–11. Residents and motorists are encouraged to review affected roads, plan alternate routes, and allow extra travel time.
The Village of Ruidoso is warning Planning Commission applicants about fraudulent fee invoices that may use official-looking Village branding and case-specific information. The invoices did not originate from the Village, and Planning Commission fees are currently waived.
A new exhibit at Wingfield Heritage House Museum brings 1950s Ruidoso into focus through historic photographs by Carmon Phillips. Visitors can get their first look during the museum’s 2nd Anniversary Celebration on October 22.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Learn how to recognize messages that falsely claim to be from the Village of Ruidoso and how to verify suspicious communications, payment requests, and other information through official Village sources.
