Kerry Gladden 8/4/25 Kerry Gladden 8/4/25

Upper Canyon Closure Begins August 7: Emergency Work to Get Underway for Water and Sewer Lines

The Village of Ruidoso will temporarily close the Upper Canyon area starting August 7, 2025, for emergency water and sewer repairs after flood damage. The area will be inaccessible for up to 14 days, possibly longer. Displaced residents will receive free hotel lodging arranged and paid for by NMDHSEM, with FEMA aid available at the Disaster Resource Center.

Kerry Gladden 6/30/24 Kerry Gladden 6/30/24

Evacuation Notice for Upper Canyon Area: Urgent Message from Ruidoso Emergency Management

Flash flooding is ongoing, and the Ruidoso Office of Emergency Management has issued an immediate evacuation for the Upper Canyon and move to higher ground. Evacuate immediately – do not delay and do not gather any belongings. Go now!. Shelter is available at White Mountain Relief Center, 687 Hull Road. Tune in to 1490 AM for updates.

Kerry Gladden 6/29/24 Kerry Gladden 6/29/24

Flash Flood Warning in Effect: Urgent Evacuation Advisory

Urgent advisory for Ruidoso residents as a flash flood threatens the area until 8:30 PM. Evacuate to higher ground if near the Rio Ruidoso or low-lying areas. Shelter available at White Mountain Relief Center, 687 Hull Road. Tune in to 1490 AM for updates.

VOR Employee 4/16/22 VOR Employee 4/16/22

All Evacuations Lifted in McBride Fire Areas, April 16 at 6:00 PM

Evacuation orders are being lifted in the following neighborhoods of the McBride Fire 2022.

VOR Employee 4/15/22 VOR Employee 4/15/22

Partial Evacuation Orders Lifted in McBride Fire, April 15 at 7:00 pm

Officials are partially lifting evacuation orders for Ruidoso residents who live near the McBride Fire which has been burning since April 12, 2022. The re-entry plan as of April 15, 2022, at 7:00 pm is as follows […]