The highly anticipated annual AspenFest Parade returns this Saturday, October 4th, bringing the community together for a day of festivities and a few road closures. The parade starts at 10:00 AM, with street closures beginning as early as 9:30 AM and lasting until the parade concludes.

The Village of Ruidoso Police Department has issued the traffic control plan (TCP) for the Aspenfest Parade on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

Key Details

Detour signs will be posted at Mechem Drive and Cree Meadows Drive at 8:30 a.m. to direct traffic toward Hull Road and Paradise Canyon.
All TCP personnel will be at their assigned posts by 9:15 a.m.
Full road closures will begin at 9:30 a.m. in preparation for the parade start at 10:00 a.m.

Street Closures & Barricades

The following intersections will be barricaded and closed to traffic during the parade:

Sudderth Drive @ Mechem Drive
Brady Canyon Road @ Porr Drive
Alonso Way @ Sudderth Drive
S. Grindstone Road @ Texas Street
West Butler Circle @ Sudderth Drive
East Butler Circle @ Sudderth Drive
Country Club Drive @ North Street
Whitlock Street @ Sudderth Drive
N. Begonia Road @ Sudderth Drive
N. Vine Road @ Sudderth Drive
N. Laurel Road @ Sudderth Drive
Carters Lane @ S. Evergreen Road
N. Evergreen Drive @ Sudderth Drive
N. Overlook Drive @ Sudderth Drive
S. Overlook Drive @ Sudderth Drive
N. Hickory Road @ Sudderth Drive
Eagle Road @ North Street
Rio Street @ Country Club Drive

Detour & No Thru Traffic Routes

Detour and “No Thru Traffic” signs will be posted at the following locations:

Mechem Drive @ Cree Meadows Drive → Detour toward Hull Rd. or Paradise Canyon Dr.
Course View Drive @ Country Club Drive → Traffic directed toward Paradise Canyon Dr.
Country Club Drive @ Paradise Canyon Drive (x2) → Detour toward Cree Meadows Dr. and Paradise Canyon Dr.
Brady Canyon Road @ Porr Drive → Detour via Porr Dr.
Terrace Drive @ Upper Terrace Drive → Detour toward Rainbow Dr.
Upper Terrace Drive @ Rainbow Drive → No southbound access
Lower Terrace Drive @ Rainbow Drive → No southbound access

Traffic Direction at Key Points

Eagle Dr. @ Rio St. → All east/westbound traffic directed north on Eagle Dr.
Eagle Dr. @ North St. → Southbound traffic directed east on North St.; no southbound traffic after 9:45 a.m.
Country Club Dr. @ North St. → Southbound traffic directed west on North St.; no southbound traffic after 9:45 a.m.
Country Club Dr. @ Bogie Ln. → Traffic to use Bogie Ln. as turnaround
Country Club Dr. @ Paradise Canyon Dr. → Traffic directed northbound on Country Club Dr. or toward Paradise Canyon Dr.

Reminder:

Please plan ahead for road closures and detours, allow extra travel time, and follow instructions from officers and posted signage. The Village thanks residents and visitors for their cooperation in ensuring a safe and enjoyable Aspenfest Parade.

Barricade and Detour Locations:

To manage traffic flow, a series of barricades and detour signs will be set up. Key intersections affected include:

Sudderth Drive @ Mechem Drive
Brady Canyon Drive @ Porr Drive
Evans @ Mechem Drive
West Butler Circle @ Sudderth Drive
Pine Road @ Sudderth Drive
Country Club Drive @ North Street

Additionally, detour signs will be in place to guide traffic around the closed areas. For example:

Mechem Drive @ Cree Meadows Drive (Detour)
Brady Canyon Road @ Porr Drive (Detour/No Thru Traffic)
Terrace Drive @ Upper Terrace Drive (Detour)

Road Safety Measures:

Over 20 barricades will be placed around key areas to ensure safety, along with additional cones and one-lane-ahead signs to manage merging traffic.

We appreciate the community’s cooperation during these temporary adjustments and encourage everyone to plan ahead for any necessary detours. The AspenFest Parade is an annual celebration of local spirit, and we’re excited to see everyone come together.

Safe travels and enjoy the festivities!

Aspenfest Parade 2025 – Traffic Control Plan and Road Closures