Ruidoso, NM—The Village of Ruidoso invites residents to participate in an important community recovery process. The State of New Mexico has received $137.1 million through the Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR). These funds will support long-term recovery efforts in areas impacted by disasters, including the DR-4795: South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, and Flooding, as well as the DR-4843: New Mexico Severe Storm and Flooding.
Public Hearing Kick-Off Event
To start the public comment period, the Village of Ruidoso will host a Community Recovery Grant Public Hearing on April 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at ENMU Ruidoso, Room 201, located at 709 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso, NM.
How to Participate
Residents can share their input in several ways:
Attend an in-person or virtual public hearing
Submit feedback online at DHSEM.NM.GOV/CDBG-DR2025
Email comments to publiccomments@dhsem.m.gov
Call 505-670-4662 to provide feedback
Mail written comments to Public Comments 3005 S St Francis Dr, STE 1-D, #404 Santa Fe, NM 87505
Event Schedule
Kick-Off Events
April 8, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. ENMU Roswell, 20 West Mathis, Roswell, NM Occupational Technology Center, Seminar Room 124
April 9, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. ENMU Ruidoso, 709 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso, NM Room 201
Community Focus Groups
April 14, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Capitan Public Library, 101 East 2nd Street, Capitan, NM
April 17, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Joy Center, 503 E. Argyle, Hagerman, NM
April 22, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Lake Arthur Joy Center, 700 N. Oklahoma, Lake Arthur, NM
April 23, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. (Virtual via Zoom) Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 872 2163 3639 Or call: 1-253-215-8782
April 25, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. (Virtual via Zoom) Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 828 6685 5071 Or call: 1-253-215-8782
April 28, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Ruidoso Senior Center, 393 US 70, Ruidoso Downs, NM
April 30, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. ENMU Ruidoso, 709 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso, NM Room 20
Stay Informed
For more information and to access virtual meeting links, please visit the Village of Ruidoso website at Ruidoso-NM.gov.
Your voice matters—get involved and help shape our community’s future!
