UPDATE, JULY 10, 2023: Thank you to those who provided comments by the July 9, 2023, deadline. The Planning Team will consider the feedback and modify the Draft Plan as they deem appropriate. If you have questions or comments, please reach out to Eric Queller, Village of Ruidoso Emergency Manager, at EricQueller@ruidoso-nm.gov or 575-973-8963.
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Village of Ruidoso Seeks Public Input on Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP)
The Village of Ruidoso will host two public input meetings on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 5:30 PM and Friday, June 9, 2023, at 9:00 AM to seek public input for the 2025-2029 Village of Ruidoso Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP). The meetings will be held via Zoom and in person at the Ruidoso Community Center, 134 Reese Drive, Ruidoso, NM. Residents are encouraged to participate.
Read MoreFHLB Dallas Joins Village of Ruidoso for the Opening of Mechem Meadows Housing Development
Village officials, affordable housing advocates, and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) came together this week to celebrate the opening of a housing development serving low-income residents in the Village of Ruidoso, New Mexico. FHLB Dallas provided a $200,000 donation through the Village’s Affordable Housing Bank and Trust following the fatal 2022 McBride Fire.
Read MoreVillage of Ruidoso Updated Pet Ordinance
Have a dog or a cat? The Village of Ruidoso no longer requires licensing for pets. While vaccines are still required, licenses are not. A new Ordinance 2023-02, in effect as of January 10, 2023, to help protect and identify your pet if lost requires that all dogs and cats be microchipped and applies to anyone living within the Village limits who owns or cares for a cat or dog.
Read MoreVillage of Ruidoso Introduces Over-the-Counter Plan Check Service
The Village of Ruidoso has introduced a new expedited Over-the-Counter Permitting service in which the Ruidoso Building Permits and Inspection staff will review your plans to ease the transition from concept to permit. This new service is offered on a first come/first serve basis, Monday thru Friday from 8:00 - 9:30 AM, with 30-minute time allotments.
Read MoreKinetic to Bring Fiber Internet to 8,000 Ruidoso Customers
Some 8,000 homes and businesses in Ruidoso will soon, for the first time, be equipped with high-speed fiber, a result of a public-private partnership between the Village of Ruidoso and internet provider Kinetic. The village committed up to $2 million of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 stimulus funds it received to the project. Kinetic will pay $4.8 million and pledged to complete the project by the end of the first quarter of 2024.
Read More2022 Regional Housing Fair
Go from Renter to Homeowner. Discover the information and resources to help start you on the journey to homeownership at the 2022 Regional Housing Fair on October 20, November 17, and December 17, 2022, at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Meet with lenders who can describe available loans, realtors with the most affordable listings, and not-for-profit counselors to guide you through the homeownership process.
Read MoreRuidoso Sewer Project Video Recording September 23 - 25, 2022
RUIDOSO, NM – September 16, 2022 – J. Aimone Associates, a subcontractor for AUI Inc., will be performing the required digital video recording for the Village of Ruidoso’s Hazard Mitigation phase in the Upper and Middle Canyon areas beginning Friday, September 23 through Sunday, September 25, 2022.
Read MoreRuidoso set to tackle litter; enhance public space through Clean and Beautiful Grant
The New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) has awarded $45,435 to the Village of Ruidoso through the New Mexico Clean and Beautiful Grant Program for fiscal year 2023. Through this program, Ruidoso will use the funds to enhance public spaces and support local wildlife and ecosystems, among other projects.
Read MoreAddress Changes Coming to Ruidoso
The Village of Ruidoso is in the process of correcting the E-911 addressing issues in our community which is vital to help ensure life safety for our residents and visitors. Addresses have already been changed on Highway 70, followed by Sudderth and Mechem. Businesses will have 120 days to implement their new address information.
Read MoreWorkforce Housing Site Update
The Planning Commission approved the Site Plan and Concept for 1114 Mechem Drive with the following conditions…
Read MoreRuidoso Parks and Recreation Creates Opportunity for Local Businesses to Sponsor Ruidoso Marathon Aid Stations
The Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Department invites local businesses to sponsor aid stations and join the Ruidoso Marathon festivities on June 25, 2022. Operating one of the 18 aid stations can increase business recognition and community engagement. Make your aid station one to remember to win prizes and recognition. Become a sponsor today! Call Parks and Rec at 575-257-5030 to get started.
Read MorePublic Meeting: Learn About New Mexico Tourism Recovery Efforts
Join representatives of the New Mexico Tourism Department at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Village Hall to learn more about how to reach your goals for your tourism-related business or organization with the help of the Tourism Department’s vast assortment of support programs and technical assistance.
Read MoreGavilan Canyon Road Construction Project
The Ruidoso Street Department and the County of Lincoln will be doing road construction near the 500 block of Gavilan Canyon Road from May 23 to June 2, 2022. The construction is to add drainage improvements in an effort to mitigate the increased water flows expected during the upcoming monsoon season caused by the recent wildfire. Construction will be ongoing through June 2, 2022. There will be closures and delays. Please seek alternative routes.
Read MoreVillage of Ruidoso to Waive Construction Permit Fees for Rebuilding after McBride Fire
On May 3, 2022, the Village of Ruidoso issued emergency executive order 2022-01 to waive permit fees for the rebuilding of more than 200 structures that have been destroyed or damaged in the McBride Fire and wind event of April 12, 2022.
Read MoreCommunity Fund to Help Displaced Victims of the McBride and Nogal Canyon Wildfires
For those looking to help people affected by the McBride and Nogal Canyon wildfires, the Community Foundation of Lincoln County Shelter Fund supports victims and is accepting donations.
Read MoreProject Update: Center Street Reconstruction
This report by the Village of Ruidoso and the Ruidoso Midtown Association is intended for the public and Midtown business owners to provide a status update for the 2-phase Center Street Renovation Project.
Read MoreVillage of Ruidoso steering committee seeks public input on Moon Mountain Recreation Area plan
Ruidoso residents are asked to provide feedback on a long-range Moon Mountain outdoor recreation plan. The public can share their input via an online survey (in English or Spanish) and virtual attendance via Zoom at the next Steering Committee meeting at 4 PM on April 6, 2022. Survey and registration links are provided in this notice.
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Help us explore internet expansion for our community
Your response matters.
Broadband Expansion Survey
The Village of Ruidoso is coordinating a broadband expansion project. We are asking all residents to help with the planning process by participating in a brief survey. Please take the survey from your Ruidoso home or business. A short internet speed test will be done and your local address will be entered, no other personal information will be gathered. Thank you for your cooperation in improving the future of Ruidoso. The survey deadline is Monday, March 28, 2022.
Read MoreMIDTOWN LIGHT POLE REPLACEMENT PROJECT SET TO BEGIN FEB. 22
The Village of Ruidoso has contracted with APIC Solutions to replace all of the Village-owned wooden streetlight poles in the Midtown District with decorative metal streetlights. The contractor will be mobilizing equipment and materials starting on February 22, 2022. Construction, including the removal and replacement of poles, will start on February 28. The project is expected to take approximately six weeks and will be completed by the end of March.
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