The Village of Ruidoso invites you to a public informational meeting to be held in the City Council Chambers on March 9, 2020, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The meeting will discuss the Cree Meadows Trail project connecting the Links Trail to Mechem Drive.

The Municipal Officer Election will be held on March 3, 2020. Election information is now available.

Smokey Bear Ranger District Prescribed Fire: Beginning on January 29, 2020, and continuing through winter as conditions allow, fire officials will be pile burning in the Gavilan and Perk areas. Smoke will be visible from Ruidoso and surrounding communities.

Survey crews will continue to gather data for the Village of Ruidoso in the Upper Canyon, Midtown, and City of Ruidoso Downs areas to support the final design in the mitigation phase of the ongoing FEMA sewer line rehabilitation project. The survey work will continue through the end of January 2020, or longer depending on weather conditions. The crews will be in vehicles that will be clearly marked.

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Fire managers on the Smokey Bear Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest plan to implement the Perk Prescribed Burn starting January 14, 2020, and throughout the rest of winter, conditions permitting.The prescribed burn is located near the Cedar Creek Trail system (aka Trail 92) which is 3-4 miles from Ruidoso. Smoke may be visible from Ruidoso, Alto, Bonito, Ruidoso Downs, Hwy 48, Hwy 37, Hwy 70 and other nearby communities.

FEMA has released a draft of the Environmental Assessment report for the Interceptor Sewer Line Project and has opened the Public Comment period.

Beginning Tuesday, December 17, 2019, the Village of Ruidoso will be undertaking the final phase of a geotechnical engineering survey in the Upper Canyon and Midtown areas. This work will be scheduled throughout the Rio Ruidoso river-way from the Upper Canyon all the way down to River Trail in Midtown. It is anticipated that the crews will be in and out of each area by December 19, 2019.

Mayor Lynn Crawford has issued an Executive Order to immediately cease all meetings and discussions pertaining to the development of the proposed housing project at 600 Wingfield.

Village of Ruidoso staff was recognized for service milestones and presented with the following employee awards during the 2019 Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony and Holiday Party at the Ruidoso Convention Center on Friday, December 13, 2019.

The Village of Ruidoso Planning Commission had scheduled a public hearing regarding Case CU 2019-0982 for December 26, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in Village Hall. However, due to an error in the original posting, the Village has decided to postpone the meeting until further notice to ensure all notified property owners have the correct time and date of the meeting.

Help address food insecurity in our community during the holidays with the donation of boxed macaroni and cheese. This popular and grocery item is kid-approved and can be enjoyed by the whole family. Donations are being accepted now at Village Hall in Ruidoso at 313 Cree Meadows Drive.

Beginning Monday, November 18, 2019, through Tuesday, November 19, 2019, from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm, the Village of Ruidoso will begin performing maintenance on the main sewer lines on US Hwy. 70 beginning at the Mescalero reservation line to Sudderth Drive. The outside Eastbound lane of the highway will be closed throughout the area mentioned above where the maintenance will be done.

Over a million people visit Ruidoso every year, from every state and many foreign countries. The mountain scenery, crisp air, and tranquility draw people to our small community. Caring for the land and serving the people is the goal for each Forest Service unit. Both require dedicated employees, but even more importantly these days, partnerships.

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The all-new Moon Mountain Disc Golf Course officially opened to the public on Monday, November 4, 2019. The high-alpine, championship-level course features an 18-hole, par 63 at 8072 feet for short pins and 8970 feet for long pins and uses the Score Application for specifics on each hole including distance and PAR.

Beginning Wednesday, October 9, 2019, the Village of Ruidoso will be undertaking a geotechnical engineering survey in the Upper Canyon and Midtown areas. It is anticipated that the crews will be in and out of each area until the end of October.

The Draft Comprehensive Plan for the Village of Ruidoso is ready for your review! Hundreds of Ruidoso residents participated in meetings and surveys over the last year to share ideas and vision for Ruidoso, which has been integrated into the draft plan. Please review the draft here and then join us on Monday, October 21, from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the Ruidoso Convention Center to discuss it. Refreshments will be provided.

Bring the kids for Midtown Trick-or-Treating and a Haunted Halloween on October 31st from 3:00 - 6:00 PM. There will be Halloween photo booths, pumpkin decorating contests, FREE hot dogs, FREE hot cocoa, book giveaway, costume contests, trick or treating, and more!. We will be closing Sudderth between Chase and Country Club in order to create a safer environment for our community. See you there!

Beginning at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, (weather permitting) crews from the Village of Ruidoso will be performing maintenance on sewer lines beginning at Whitlock Street to Raines Road (right before Lincoln County Medical Center) and will continue through Thursday, September 26, 2019.