Temporary road closures and detours will be in place on December 6, 2025, for the Festival of Lights Parade. Mechem, Sudderth, Paradise Canyon, and surrounding streets will close in phases beginning at 4:15 PM, with all traffic stopped by 5:15 PM. Drivers should expect delays, follow posted detours, and plan alternate routes for safe travel during the event.

The Ruidoso Police Department will close Highway 48 (Sudderth Drive) from Grindstone Canyon to Country Club Drive on Oct. 29, 3:15–6:30 PM, for the Midtown Halloween Event. Enjoy candy, costume contests, coffin races, and more in a safe, family-friendly celebration hosted by Ruidoso Parks & Recreation and local partners.

Traffic control for the 2025 Aspenfest Parade begins on Saturday, October 4. Detours start at 8:30 a.m. at Mechem and Cree Meadows. All roads along Sudderth Drive will close at 9:30 a.m. for the 10:00 a.m. parade, with detours posted to Hull Road, Paradise Canyon, and Country Club Drive. Plan ahead for delays and enjoy the celebration safely.

To manage peak traffic during Memorial Day weekend, the Village of Ruidoso will close roads in the Hollywood area daily, May 23–26. Closures include Sutton Drive at Sudderth and Gavilan Canyon at Meander. Detours will be marked; expect delays during peak hours. Details and maps: ruidoso-nm.gov/emergency-information.

The Festival of Lights Parade returns on Saturday, December 7, 2024, starting at 5:30 PM. Road closures on Sudderth Drive, from Paradise Canyon Drive to the Main Road Traffic Circle, begin between 4:45 PM and 5:00 PM and will last until the parade concludes. Celebrate safely and enjoy the festivities! Alternate routes are advised to avoid traffic delays. Barricades and detours will be in place to manage traffic. Plan ahead and enjoy the festivities!

The Village of Ruidoso event planning team created the following traffic management plan for the Ride Ruidoso Spring Thunder benefit event on May 20, 2023, at Wingfield Park, accommodating special considerations for safety and access.