On Monday, June 15, 2020, Mayor Crawford issued Executive Order 2020-10 to manage capacity at Grindstone Lake under new restrictions and guidelines to ensure visitor safety and welfare in accordance with NM public health orders. To learn more, read the full executive order here.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday, June 11, 2020, announced the state’s emergency public health order will be amended to permit a limited reopening for breweries this weekend followed by a broader reopening on Monday, June 15.

The safety and health of wildlife depend on the thoughtful actions of humans, and feeding wildlife can have dire consequences. It’s illegal to feed, touch, tease, frighten, or intentionally disturb wildlife.

Over the next few weeks, the Village of Ruidoso will be sending out updated or revised letters to property where utility easements will be needed for the Restoration Phase and the Lift Station Phase.

New Mexico’s emergency public health order will be extended and amended to permit indoor dining, hair salons, gyms, and indoor shopping malls to reopen effective June 1, 2020, on a limited basis and in accordance with required COVID-Safe Practices, among other changes, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Thursday, May 28.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, announced the state’s emergency public health order will be amended to permit limited outdoor dine-in services for most of the state beginning Wednesday, May 27. Dine-in services inside restaurants and bars remain temporarily prohibited.

The Village of Ruidoso in coordination with High Mountain Concessions will begin offering boat rentals, fishing equipment, and snacks at Grindstone Lake beginning on Friday, May 22, 2020, through Labor Day. Concessions will be open Monday – Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (weather permitting). Parking is $5 a day, a season pass of $20 is available for residents.

The Village of Ruidoso will hold a joint virtual public meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm for the Cree Meadows Trail Project, Links Trail Rehabilitation Project, and the Moon Mountain Trail Project.

On Thursday, May 14, 2020, the Village of Ruidoso and the Office of the Mayor Issued Executive Order 2020-09 effective May 16 at 8:00 am. Individuals, businesses, and other entities within the Village of Ruidoso are encouraged to implement the outlined safe practices as presented by the Executive Branch of the State of New Mexico.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state health officials on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, announced New Mexico’s emergency public health order, set to expire May 15, will be extended through May 31 and modified to allow most retailers to operate at 25 percent of their maximum occupancy as determined by fire code. The amended public health order will be finalized and distributed later this week upon the expiration of the current emergency order.

Ruidoso Safe team members are out in the community to deliver support packets and answer questions. Watch our Ruidoso Safe video with tips and guidance for Ruidoso businesses and employees.

The State of New Mexico is under a Stay at Home Order through May 15. We are working with our local businesses to ensure they are ready to re-open in a safe manner. Employees from the Village will be out in the community this weekend educating businesses and the public on COVID-Safe Practices (CSP). For more information please visit: https://www.ruidoso-nm.gov/coronaviru... #RuidosoSafe #Maskup

On Friday, May 8, 2020, the Water Production Department will conduct maintenance on the Black Forest and Dog House pump stations which will cause water outages as follows. Approach with caution at a very slow speed and watch for crews directing traffic.

The Street Department will begin work on Monday, May 11, 2020, for the paving of Junction Road and will continue until finished. Watch for Detour signs and street crews working, approach with caution. Seek alternative routes.

Mayor Lynn Crawford released today Executive Order 2020-08 providing public safety guidance and Village of Ruidoso participation in the development of a soft blueprint for how Lincoln County’s economy might begin to restart. The plan, a set of criteria contained in three-phases, provides Covid-19 Safety Practices (CSPs) for individuals, healthcare providers, employers, and retailers beginning May 15, 2020, when the amended May 1, 2020, NM Emergency Public Health Stay-at-Home order is scheduled to expire.

Effective immediately, the Village of Ruidoso will temporally suspend enforcement of Chapter 54 Division 5 to allow for temporary signs to address the needs of businesses adversely impacted during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Mayor Lynn Crawford has issued Executive Order 2020-06 which immediately reopens the Grindstone and Alto Lake Recreation Areas to the public for day use under NM social distancing and mass gatherings public health orders to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19.

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that the Public Health Order will be extended through May 15, with some changes and easing of restrictions. The following changes will begin tomorrow, May 1, 2020.

While saving lives remains priority number one, we know that New Mexico businesses are feeling the effects of the COVID-19 crisis particularly hard. The New Mexico Economic Development Department has created a way for New Mexicans to continue to support our small businesses: Buy for Tomorrow Today. Head to www.buynmlocal.com to purchase gift cards for use in the future and continue to support your favorite local businesses.New Mexico businesses can also register to participate on the site.