This briefing identifies fire safety challenges and opportunities to reduce or eliminate the risks of wildfires for the Smokey Bear District of Lincoln National Forest.
Read MoreLincoln Country & Tribal Officials Form Group to Focus on School Safety
Officials from Lincoln County, the Village of Ruidoso and law enforcement agencies in Lincoln County along with the Mescalero Tribe and the local schools have formed a strategy working group for the purpose of facilitating the exchange of information and training that will hopefully lead to improved coordination and response to any threat in our region.
Read MoreDipaolo Drive Waterline Project Begins
Work has begun on the Dipaolo Drive Waterline Project, a much-needed improvement for residents in the area that is funded with General Obligation Bonds that were approved by Village voters.
Read MoreWhite Oaks Pile Burn Planned for Smokey Bear Ranger District
Fire managers on the Smokey Bear Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest hope to take advantage of favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality, and forecasted weather to conduct pile burning along Jicarilla road / Forest Road 72. 1-3 miles east of White Oaks, NM. Planned ignition dates: 8/9 - 8/11. Unit: 240 acres of dozer piled pinon/juniper trees. Updates: www.nmfireinfo.com
Read MoreCree Meadows Drive to be Closed on Wednesday, August 1st
Due to this week's series of microbursts, the culverts that cross Innsbruck at Cedar Creek have failed. As a result, Cree Meadows Drive will be closed Wednesday, August 1st from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM while VOR crews work to repair the damage.
Read MoreCora Dutton Pile Burn Planned for Smokey Bear Ranger District
Fire managers on the Smokey Bear Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest hope to take advantage of favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality, and forecasted weather to conduct pile burning north of Cora Dutton road and about 1 mile southwest of the town of Capitan. Planned ignition dates: 8/1 - 8/3. Unit: 18 acres of hand piled piñon/juniper slash in green grass. Updates: www.nmfireinfo.com
Read MoreSewer Line Rehab Project Public Meeting Announced
There are two upcoming opportunities to meet with the team from Molzen Corbin regarding the sewer line rehabilitation project that will soon begin in Ruidoso. On July 31st, a formal meeting will take place at 5:30 PM at Village Hall, and an informal meet and greet will be open to the public from 7:30-9:00 AM at Sacred Grounds. We hope you can join us!
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VOR To Move to Level I Fire Restrictions Effective July 16, 2018
The Village of Ruidoso moves into Level I fire restrictions effective at 9 AM on Monday, July 16, 2018.
Read MorePrescribed Burns Planned for Smokey Bear Ranger District
Fire managers on the Smokey Bear Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest hope to take advantage of favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality, and forecasted weather to conduct pile burning as early as July 16, 2018, until the end of September.
Read MoreVOR Seeks Public Input on Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan
The Village Council is looking for public input on its proposed Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) priorities for Fiscal Years 2020-2024 at its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 1:00 PM in the Council Chambers at Village Hall.
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VOR to Move to Level II Fire Restrictions on Friday, June 22nd
The Village of Ruidoso and the Ruidoso Fire Department announced that the fire restrictions will be dropping to Level II on Friday, June 22nd at 5:00 PM. Level II still does not allow for the use of charcoal, outdoor burning stoves, smoking outdoors, fireworks or campfires. However, it is OK to use gas grills that are UL/FM approved. For any further questions, please contact Village Hall at 575-258-4343 or call the Ruidoso Fire Department at 575-257-3473
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VOR Moves to Level III Fire Restrictions
Due to the extremely dry conditions, the Village of Ruidoso has moved into Level III fire restrictions effective at 8:00 AM this morning.
Read MoreRibbon Cutting for the Main Road Bridge
Join us for a ribbon cutting for the Main Road Bridge in the Upper Canyon on Wednesday, June 13th at 3:00 PM. Village officials will be on-hand to celebrate a successful project that was completed on-time and under budget.
Read MorePublic Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Sewer Line Interceptor Project
Join us for a public meeting to discuss the upcoming Sewer Line Interceptor Project. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 31st at 5:30 PM at Village Hall.
Read MoreMain Road Bridge Update #18: May 19, 2108
The Main Road Bridge in the Upper Canyon has officially re-opened! Crews finished the project yesterday afternoon and traffic is now flowing across the bridge.
Read MoreMain Road Bridge Update #17 - May 11, 2018
Friday, May 4, 2018: The survey data download is complete, and is being implemented into equipment. Crews are setting survey markers for final grading.
Read MoreMain Road Bridge Update #16 - May 4, 2018
Friday, April 27, 2018: Roper Construction began cleaning up the site and started backfilling the Gabion Baskets with top soil. Kimo Construction finished the construction of Gabion Baskets and is preparing to de-mobilize.
Read MoreWork to Begin on Hemlock Circle Waterline Replacement
Crews are set to being the Hemlock Circle Waterline Replacement Project on Monday, April 30th. The project is expected to take approximately 80 working days.
Read MoreMain Road Bridge Update #15 - April 27, 2018
Friday, April 20, 2018: Roper Construction continued to level out the bottom of the river on the east side of the river and has backfilled the sewer line. Kimo Construction completed the third row of baskets on the southwest side (upstream) and has started on the Gabion Basket install on the southwest side closest to the bridge (downstream).
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