Village of Ruidoso Insider - Volume 52: December 2025
Holiday Reflections & Community Recognition
The December issue opens with a holiday message from Mayor Lynn Crawford, celebrating the resilience, generosity, and shared traditions that continue to define Ruidoso. The Mayor highlights regional flood-mitigation progress, the launch of the new Comprehensive Master Plan process, and several major wins at the New Mexico Hospitality Association TopHat Awards, including Community Resilience, Tourism Professional of the Year, and recognitions for campaigns, attractions, and local partners.
Inside, you’ll find updates from the Village Council, Emergency Management, and the New Mexico Municipal League’s 2026 legislative priorities. This month spotlights community-wide recovery efforts, wildlife and fire-safety reminders, and key information on floodway and floodplain differences as residents rebuild after fire and flood impacts.
Department features include progress at the 603 Mechem workforce housing site, an array of capital improvement priorities, and a detailed look at local emergency preparedness from Lincoln County Medical Center. Ruidoso Municipal Schools shares extensive campus upgrades—from culinary arts renovations to scoreboard installations, solar initiatives, and district-wide facility improvements. ENMU–Ruidoso announces its selection for the national Metallica Scholars Initiative, expanding fire-service training and educational access.
The issue also highlights Midtown’s fall festivities, upcoming holiday celebrations, and major December events, including Christmas in the Park, the Festival of Lights Parade, A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol, The Nutcracker at Spencer Theater, and the Holiday Drone Show and Drive-In Movie.
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