The Village of Ruidoso extended quarterly awards and appreciation on February 12, 2019, for the amazing work done by village employees. The following individuals and departments have been selected for their dedication, professionalism, and a job well done.
Read MoreOpen House Scheduled to Review Moon Mountain Recreation Master Plan
The Village of Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a public open house to review the preliminary Moon Mountain Recreation Master Plan.
Read More
Comprehensive Plan Community Meeting
Village of Ruidoso Comprehensive Plan Community Meeting on January 16, 2019 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Come share your ideas about Ruidoso’s future!
Read MoreNEWS ALERT: Severe Driving Conditions
December 28, 2018: The Village of Ruidoso is advising everyone to stay off the roads and travel is discouraged, unless you have an emergency. The Village has had all available snow removal resources out addressing the roads and will continue with road maintenance throughout the remainder of this storm. Please stay safe and warm!
Read MoreVillage Offices Closed Today Due to Severe Weather
December 28, 2018: Due to severe weather conditions in the Village of Ruidoso, all Village offices and departments are closed today. All essential personnel including fire, police, streets and solid waste will be working.
Read MoreDriver's Ed Offered in Ruidoso
A NM DOT approved student driver education course will be offered through the Ruidoso Community Center with winter enrollment now available for January 28 - February 21, 2019, weekdays only.
Read MoreVillage Offices to Close on December 14, 2018 for Employee Awards Program
Village offices will close at noon on Friday, December 14, 2018 for the annual Employee Recognition Extravaganza. All essential services provided by the police department, fire department, solid waste, airport and utilities will run on their regular schedule.
Read MoreConstruction Begins on Grindstone Campground
The Village of Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Department has just completed the design of a campground at Grindstone Lake. The project work has been advertised, and the Parks Director will be requesting the approval of a contract for construction services to build a campground at Grindstone Lake.
Read MoreCommunity Meeting #4 Scheduled for Ruidoso Sewer Project
The Village of Ruidoso and Molzen Corbin would like to invite you to attend a public meeting with the project team as they provide an update on the Ruidoso Sewer Rehab Project. This meeting will focus on river improvements, why they are needed, how they will benefit the stability of the river and ultimately protect properties and improve the fish habitat.
Read MoreSewer Line Maintenance Begins Dec. 3 on Sudderth Drive
Ruidoso village crews will begin evening maintenance work on Dec. 3, 2018, during the hours of 6 pm to midnight on sewer lines along Sudderth Drive from Carrizo Canyon intersection to Paradise Canyon.
Read MoreAvoid Email Scams
The Village’s IT provider, Systems MD has seen a large increase across the country in phishing emails trying to scam the public or infect computers with Trojan viruses.
Read MoreLincoln National Forest Partners with Mescalero Apache on Restoration Project after Little Bear Fire
Work has begun as part of a new partnership between the Mescalero Apache Tribe and Lincoln National Forest to restore the ski area landscape including tree planting, addressing a spruce beetle outbreak, and aspen restoration work.
Read MorePile Burning Planned for Sacramento Ranger District
The Sacramento Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest will be burning a combination of hand and slash piles in November and December when conditions and weather are favorable. The piles are located along the Alamo Peak road, and in Dry Burnt and Long Canyons near the Sixteen Springs community. Updates: https://nmtracking.org/fire
Read MoreTwo Rivers Restoration Project Begins
Work has begun on the river restoration project at Two Rivers Park. The project will construct new fish habitats along with re-vegetating high-use areas.
Read MoreGrindstone Pile Burn Planned for Indian Canyon Unit and South Fork Campground
Fire managers on the Smokey Bear Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest hope to take advantage of favorable conditions to conduct pile burning between Grindstone and Mescalero lakes west of Carrizo Canyon Road. Planned ignition dates are scheduled for 10/1/18 - 10/5/18. Unit: 65 acres of hand piled slash in green grass. Updates: www.nmfireinfo.com
Read MoreWe Love Our Team: Meet our star employees this quarter.
Congrats to our quarterly super stars: Billie Jean Wieland, Randy Koehn, Joe Bailey, David Teteault (T-Bone), Ralph Gonzales, and the entire Community Center staff. Thank you for your exceptional service.
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 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 MoreJoin Us for a Community BBQ with the UTEP Miners Football Team!
A community BBQ will be held on Saturday, August 11 from 4:00 - 6:30 PM at the MCM Elegante Inn & Suites. Come out and meet the players and coaches and enjoy free hot dogs. Players will be signing posters throughout the event.
Read MoreVOR Set to Welcome the UTEP Miners Back
The UTEP Miners football team will arrive in Ruidoso on Friday, August 3rd to begin their annual summer football camp.
Read More