Ruidoso Welcomes Visitors Back: What You Need to Know

July 23, 2025, Ruidoso, NM—The Village of Ruidoso is excited to welcome backvisitors to beautiful Ruidoso. While our community recently experienced flooding that impacted some infrastructure, dedicated crews have been working around the clock to restore services. Thanks to their efforts—and the incredible support of our residents and partners—Ruidoso is open for business and ready to host your next mountain getaway.

Planning Your Visit

To help you enjoy a safe and stress-free stay, we encourage all visitors to:

  • Stay informed: Monitor local weather conditions and activate emergency phone alerts for real-time updates.

  • Stay connected: Bookmark the helpful resources below to stay in the know while you’re here.

Helpful Resources

  • Monsoon Awareness Page:

    Learn more about Ruidoso’s seasonal weather patterns and check real-time road conditions at ruidoso-nm.gov/monsoon-season-awareness

  • Village of Ruidoso Facebook Page:

    Stay up to date on local announcements and community highlights via facebook.com/villageofruidoso

  • Discover Ruidoso App:

    Your pocket guide to everything Ruidoso—available for download in your device’s app store. Learn more at discoverruidoso.com/ruidoso-mobile-travel-app

    In the app’s sidebar, you’ll find the RAIN map, which includes:

    • Current weather conditions

    • Road closures and updates

    • Low-level crossing alerts

    • Flood Safe Partner locations

  • Local Radio + Audio Alerts:

    Tune into The Mountain FM 99.1 | AM 1490 and live streaming at 1490Krui.com for weather updates and music.

    The Midtown speaker system also broadcasts real-time alerts.

We’re Open and Ready for You!

From scenic trails (some with temporary closures) to welcoming businesses and restaurants, Ruidoso is ready to host you with the same small-town hospitality and breathtaking natural beauty that make our village so special.

Thank you for choosing Ruidoso. Your support means the world to our local businesses and community.

Safe travels—and welcome back to Ruidoso!

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