Time Turner History Book Club – April Meeting
Join the Time Turner History Book Club for its April meeting at the Ruidoso Public Library. This month’s discussion features Empire of the Summer Moon by S.C. Gwynne, an award-winning history of the Comanche Nation and the life of Quanah Parker. Meet on April 9, 2026, at 12:30 pm in the Library Conference Room. A limited number of books are available for checkout.
Citizens Police Academy – Spring 2026
The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.
Sierra Club Guided Hike: Bonito Lake Tour
Join the Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club for a guided educational hike around Bonito Lake in Lincoln County. Participants will explore the lake’s history, local geology, and the Bonito pipeline system while visiting the dam, spillway, and Blue Hole spring.
Registration is required and space is limited.
Retro Game Day at Wingfield Heritage House Museum
Enjoy a morning of classic, screen-free fun at Retro Game Day at the Wingfield Heritage House Museum. Play giant checkers, marbles, jacks, and more, or try ring toss and sidewalk chalk games. This free, family-friendly event invites all ages to connect through timeless games and simple fun.
Teen Book Club Launch: The Inheritance Games
Teen Book Club launches at Ruidoso Public Library on April 11 from 11 AM–12 PM. Teens ages 11–18 will discuss The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes— a fast-paced mystery filled with riddles, secrets, and unexpected twists. View full details at RuidosoLibrary.org.
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Village of Ruidoso/Ruidoso Downs Regional Treatment Plant Joint Use Board Regular Meeting [CANCELED]
When: April 15, 2026, at 9:00 AM
What: Village of Ruidoso/Ruidoso Downs Regional Treatment Plant Joint Use Board Regular Meeting
Where: Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345
Document(s): Notice of Cancelation Regular Meeting - April 15, 2026
Posted: April 1, 2026, at 11:06 AM
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Consolidated Dispatch Joint Board Regular Meeting [CANCELED]
When: April 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM
What: Ruidoso Consolidated Dispatch Joint Board Regular Meeting
Where: 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345
Document(s): Notice of Cancelation for Regular Meeting - April 15, 2026
Posted: March 31, 2026, at 3:46 PM.
Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWP) – Community Meeting #2
Join the April 15 EWP Community Meeting #2 at ENMU–Ruidoso to learn about the voluntary property buyout program for flood- and erosion-impacted areas. Get updates on eligibility, timelines, and next steps, and ask questions directly to agency representatives.
Village Council Regular Meeting
When: April 16, 2026 (exception – third Thursday) at 1:00 PM
What: Village Council Regular Meeting
Where: Council Chambers, 313 Cree Meadows Drive
Documents: View Meeting Agenda & Packet: https://www.ruidoso-nm.gov/village-council-agenda-packets
Date Posted: April 8, 2026, at 3:51 PM
Citizens Police Academy – Spring 2026
The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.
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Hazard Communications [EMPLOYEE TRAINING]
Hazard Communications
Date: April 20 2026
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Council Chambers
Description: OSHA’s Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) standard focuses on keeping employees safe from harmful chemicals.
Citizens Police Academy – Spring 2026
The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.
Sierra Club Guided Hike: A Decade of Forest Fires and Flooding – Ruidoso
This Sierra Club guided hike along the Cedar Creek trail system explores how wildfire, drought, and monsoon flooding have shaped the forests around Ruidoso over the past decade. Participants will learn about local fire history, trail impacts, and forest recovery within the Lincoln National Forest.
Registration is required and space is limited.
Citizens Police Academy – Spring 2026
The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.
Policies [EMPLOYEE TRAINING]
Name of Training: Policies
Date: May 4, 2026
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Horton Complex
Description: Documented strategy outlining how a workplace protects employees from health and safety hazards. These plans are essential for regulatory compliance, risk management, and fostering a culture of safety. Unlike step-by-step safety procedures or overarching safety policies, written safety plans provide a comprehensive framework that may include all three elements.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
When: May 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM
Where: Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345
Posted: April 6, 2026, at 2:41 PM.
Document(s): Agenda for Regular Meeting - May 5, 2026
Bloodborne Pathogens [EMPLOYEE TRAINING]
Name of Training: Bloodborne Pathogens
Date: May 6, 2026
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Horton Complex
Description: The course on bloodborne pathogens (BBP) trains you to address health concerns by detecting and responding to germs in people’s blood. This training is required annually by the U.S. Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA). We show you how to identify BBPs and respond appropriately.
Community Flood Risk & Preparedness Workshop – Ruidoso (May 6)
Join the Community Flood Risk and Resilience Workshop in Ruidoso on May 6, 2026, from 6–8 PM at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Learn how to prepare for flash flooding, heavy rain, and monsoon season risks.
Citizens Police Academy – Spring 2026
The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.
Dia! Children's Day/Book Day Celebration at Ruidoso Convention Center
Celebrate the 5th Annual Día Celebration (Children’s Day/Book Day) on May 9, 2026, from 11 AM–3 PM at the Ruidoso Convention Center. This free, family-friendly event by Ruidoso Public Library features kids’ activities, free books, live entertainment, and local resources supporting literacy, culture, and community.
Village Council Regular Meeting
Village Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM
What: Village Council Regular Meeting
Where: Council Chambers, 313 Cree Meadows Drive
Documents: View Meeting Agenda & Packet: https://www.ruidoso-nm.gov/village-council-agenda-packets
Personal Protective Equipment [EMPLOYEE TRAINING]
Name of Training: Personal Protective Equipment
Date: May 13, 2026
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Horton Complex
Description: Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as "PPE", is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses. These injuries and illnesses may result from contact with chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards. Personal protective equipment may include items such as gloves, safety glasses and shoes, earplugs or muffs, hard hats, respirators, or coveralls, vests and full body suits.
Time Turner History Book Club – May Meeting
Join the Time Turner History Book Club for its May meeting at the Ruidoso Public Library. This month’s discussion features Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford, an engaging history of the Mongol leader and the global legacy of his empire. Meet on May 14, 2026, at 12:30 pm in the Library Conference Room. A limited number of books are available for checkout.
Accident Investigation [EMPLOYEE TRAINING]
Accident Investigation
Date: May 15, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Horton Complex
Description: Gain the basic knowledge on how to complete an accident investigation and backing techniques.
Description: Gain the basic knowledge on how to complete an accident investigation and backing techniques.
Health and Safety Defensive Driving Class (DDC) [EMPLOYEE TRAINING]
Defensive Driving
Date: May 15, 2026
Start Time: 1:00 pm
End Time: 5:00 pm
Description: Teach drivers advanced techniques and strategies to enhance road safety and reduce the risk of accidents.
Location: Horton Complex
Community Flood Risk & Preparedness Workshop – Ruidoso (May 20)
Attend the Community Flood Risk and Resilience Workshop in Ruidoso on May 20, 2026, from 6–8 PM. Gain essential flood preparedness skills and learn how to respond to monsoon season and burn scar runoff risks.
Opening Weekend: Wibit Water Park at Grindstone Lake
Open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, the Wibit Water Park at Grindstone Lake is a floating, inflatable summer attraction in Ruidoso. Open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM–6 PM, it offers family-friendly fun alongside lake activities like swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Admission fees apply.
Opening Weekend: Municipal Swimming Pool
The Ruidoso Municipal Swimming Pool opens Memorial Day Weekend 2026 at 515 Sudderth Drive. Enjoy affordable family fun with public swim, waterslide access, and pool party rentals throughout the summer. Admission is $5 per person, with public swimming available through early August. Come out for the day or purchase a season pass. Learn more at RuidosoParksandRec.com.
Public Holiday Closure - Memorial Day
Village of Ruidoso offices and facilities will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of the national holiday. Regular operations will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Full Moon Night at White Sands National Park – Hosted by Ruidoso Parks & Recreation
Register for the Full Moon Night excursion hosted by Ruidoso Parks & Recreation. This fee-based trip includes round-trip transportation from Ruidoso to White Sands National Park. Event timing is subject to change. Sign up through the official Parks & Rec catalog online.
Kids College 2026 at ENMU–Ruidoso
Kids College at ENMU–Ruidoso returns June 1–5, 2026, with hands-on learning for children. Choose full-day (8 AM–5 PM) or half-day sessions (8 AM–12 PM or 1–5 PM). Pre-register by May 1 to reserve your child’s spot.
Community Flood Risk & Preparedness Workshop – Ruidoso (June 3)
Prepare for monsoon season at the Community Flood Risk and Resilience Workshop on June 3, 2026, from 6–8 PM at the Village Emergency Operations Center. Learn about flash flood safety and local risk awareness.
2026 Rec Youth Summer Wilderness Camp – Week 1 (June 8–12)
Join Ruidoso Parks and Recreation for an exciting week of outdoor adventure for kids ages 7–12! The 2026 Rec Youth Summer Wilderness Camp, June 8–12, features hiking, fishing, survival skills, sports, swimming, a fire station tour, and a field trip to the Alamogordo Zoo and Space Museum. $65 per week. Limited to 25 campers. Registration opens March 1. Sign up at https://secure.rec1.com/NM/villiage-of-ruidoso-nm/catalog
Village Council Regular Meeting
Village Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM
What: Village Council Regular Meeting
Where: Council Chambers, 313 Cree Meadows Drive
Documents: View Meeting Agenda & Packet: https://www.ruidoso-nm.gov/village-council-agenda-packets
2026 Rec Youth Summer Wilderness Camp – Week 2 (June 15–19)
Join Ruidoso Parks and Recreation for an exciting week of outdoor adventure for kids ages 7–12! The 2026 Rec Youth Summer Wilderness Camp, June 8–12, features hiking, fishing, survival skills, sports, swimming, a fire station tour, and a field trip to the Alamogordo Zoo and Space Museum. $65 per week. Limited to 25 campers. Registration opens March 1. For more details, call (575) 257-5030. Sign up at https://secure.rec1.com/NM/villiage-of-ruidoso-nm/catalog
Full Moon Night at White Sands National Park – Hosted by Ruidoso Parks & Recreation
Register for the Full Moon Night excursion hosted by Ruidoso Parks & Recreation. This fee-based trip includes round-trip transportation from Ruidoso to White Sands National Park. Event timing is subject to change. Sign up through the official Parks & Rec catalog online.
Public Holiday Closure - Independence Day
Village of Ruidoso offices and facilities will be closed for Independence Day on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of the national holiday. Regular operations will resume on Monday, July 6, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Village Council Regular Meeting
Village Council Regular Meeting
When: Monday, July 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM
What: Village Council Regular Meeting
Where: Council Chambers, 313 Cree Meadows Drive
Documents: View Meeting Agenda & Packet: https://www.ruidoso-nm.gov/village-council-agenda-packets
Full Moon Night at White Sands National Park – Hosted by Ruidoso Parks & Recreation
Register for the Full Moon Night excursion hosted by Ruidoso Parks & Recreation. This fee-based trip includes round-trip transportation from Ruidoso to White Sands National Park. Event timing is subject to change. Sign up through the official Parks & Rec catalog online.
Village Council Regular Meeting
Village Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM
What: Village Council Regular Meeting
Where: Council Chambers, 313 Cree Meadows Drive
Documents: View Meeting Agenda & Packet: https://www.ruidoso-nm.gov/village-council-agenda-packets
Full Moon Night at White Sands National Park – Hosted by Ruidoso Parks & Recreation
Register for the Full Moon Night excursion hosted by Ruidoso Parks & Recreation. This fee-based trip includes round-trip transportation from Ruidoso to White Sands National Park. Event timing is subject to change. Sign up through the official Parks & Rec catalog online.
Public Holiday Closure - Labor Day
Village of Ruidoso offices and facilities will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of the national holiday. Regular operations will resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Village Council Regular Meeting
Village Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM
What: Village Council Regular Meeting
Where: Council Chambers, 313 Cree Meadows Drive
Documents: View Meeting Agenda & Packet: https://www.ruidoso-nm.gov/village-council-agenda-packets
Public Holiday Closure - Indigenous People's Day
Village of Ruidoso offices and facilities will be closed for Indigenous People's Day on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of the national holiday. Regular operations will resume on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Village Council Regular Meeting
Village Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM
What: Village Council Regular Meeting
Where: Council Chambers, 313 Cree Meadows Drive
Documents: View Meeting Agenda & Packet: https://www.ruidoso-nm.gov/village-council-agenda-packets
Full Moon Night at White Sands National Park – Hosted by Ruidoso Parks & Recreation
Register for the Full Moon Night excursion hosted by Ruidoso Parks & Recreation. This fee-based trip includes round-trip transportation from Ruidoso to White Sands National Park. Event timing is subject to change. Sign up through the official Parks & Rec catalog online.
Village Council Regular Meeting
Village Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM
What: Village Council Regular Meeting
Where: Council Chambers, 313 Cree Meadows Drive
Documents: View Meeting Agenda & Packet: https://www.ruidoso-nm.gov/village-council-agenda-packets
Public Holiday Closure - Veterans Day
Village of Ruidoso offices and facilities will be closed for Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of the national holiday. Regular operations will resume on Thursday, November 12, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Public Holiday Closure - Thanksgiving
Village of Ruidoso offices and facilities will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and Friday, November 27, 2026, in observance of the national holiday. Regular operations will resume on Monday, November 30, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Village Council Regular Meeting
Village Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday, December 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM
What: Village Council Regular Meeting
Where: Council Chambers, 313 Cree Meadows Drive
Documents: View Meeting Agenda & Packet: https://www.ruidoso-nm.gov/village-council-agenda-packets
Public Holiday Closure - Christmas
Village of Ruidoso offices and facilities will be closed for Christmas on Thursday, December 25, 2026, and Friday, December 26, 2026, in observance of the national holiday. Regular operations will resume on Monday, December 28, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
When: April 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM
Where: Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345
Posted: March 17, 2026, at 10:27 PM.
Document(s): Agenda for Regular Meeting - April 7, 2026
Ruidoso Utilities Committee Regular Meeting [CANCELED]
When: April 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM
What: Ruidoso Utilities Committee Regular Meeting
Where: Village Hall, Council Chambers, 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345
Documents: Notice of Cancelation - April 6, 2026
Posted: April 3, 2026, at 3:42 PM
Ruidoso Fire Blood Drive
Give back at the Ruidoso Fire Blood Drive on Friday, April 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Bloodmobile on Sudderth Drive. Donate blood to help patients in need and support the community blood supply. Appointments are encouraged; walk-ins welcome as space allows. Donors are also entered for a chance to win a $10,000 gift card.
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OSHA 30 [EMPLOYEE TRAINING]
OSHA 30
Date: April 3, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Horton Complex Room 146
Description: The course ensures that workers are aware of workplace safety standards and regulations to help prevent workplace accidents.
Citizens Police Academy – Spring 2026
The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.
OSHA 30 [EMPLOYEE TRAINING]
OSHA 30
Date: April 2, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Horton Complex Room 146
Description: The course ensures that workers are aware of workplace safety standards and regulations to help prevent workplace accidents.
Consolidated Dispatch Joint Board Special Meeting
When: March 31, 2026, at 1:00 PM
What: Ruidoso Consolidated Dispatch Joint Board Special Meeting
Where: 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345
Document(s): Notice of Special Meeting - March 30, 2026
Posted: March 27, 2026, at 1:36 PM.
Lodgers’ Tax Committee Regular Meeting
When: March 31, 2026, 8:30 AM
Where: Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345
Posted: March 27, 2026, at 2:55 PM
Documents: Agenda for Lodgers’ Tax Committee Regular Meeting - March 31, 2026
Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Elected Officials
The Village of Ruidoso will hold a swearing-in ceremony for newly elected officials on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Village Hall Council Chambers. Members of the public are invited to attend, with cake and a community reception to follow the ceremony.
Notice of Potential Quorum
When: March 30, 2026
What: Swearing-in Ceremony for newly elected officials
Where: Village Hall Council Chambers, 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso
Document(s): Notice of Potential Quorum - March 30, 2026.
Posted: March 26, 2026, at 3:26 PM
Citizens Police Academy – Spring 2026
The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.
Workforce Housing Advisory Board Notice of Regular Meeting
When: March 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM
What: Workforce Housing Advisory Board Regular Meeting
Where: Ruidoso Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive
Documents: Notice of Regular Meeting - March 26, 2026
Date Posted: March 19, 2026, at 4:03 PM
Open Community Meeting: EWP Voluntary Property Buyout Program
Join the March 25, 2026 community meeting in Ruidoso to learn about the Emergency Watershed Protection Program, voluntary property buyout options, eligibility, and recovery efforts following recent flooding and fire impacts.
Notice of Potential Quorum
When: March 25, 2026
What: Open Community Meeting: EWP Voluntary Property Buyout Program
Where: ENMU-Ruidoso, 709 Mechem DriveRuidoso, NM, 88345
Document(s): Notice of Potential Quorum - March 25, 2026.
Posted: March 25, 2026 at 3:40 PM
OSHA 30 [EMPLOYEE TRAINING]
OSHA 30
Date: March 25, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Horton Complex Room 146
Description: The course ensures that workers are aware of workplace safety standards and regulations to help prevent workplace accidents.
OSHA 30 [EMPLOYEE TRAINING]
OSHA 30
Date: March 24, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Horton Complex Room 146
Description: The course ensures that workers are aware of workplace safety standards and regulations to help prevent workplace accidents.
Planning Commission Special Meeting
When: March 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM
Where: Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345
Documents: Notice of Special Meeting - March 23, 2026
Posted: March 4, 2026, at 12:34 PM.
OSHA 30 [EMPLOYEE TRAINING]
OSHA 30
Date: March 23, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Horton Complex Room 146
Description: The course ensures that workers are aware of workplace safety standards and regulations to help prevent workplace accidents.
Wildfire Preparedness Workshop at Ruidoso Public Library
Attend a Wildfire Preparedness Workshop at the Ruidoso Public Library on March 21. Learn how to build an emergency go kit, prepare your home for wildfire season, and create a family evacuation plan. Community readiness matters. View full details and RSVP at the Library’s official event page.
Reasonable Suspicion Drug and Alcohol Training for Supervisors [EMPLOYEE TRAINING]
Date: March 20, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Horton Complex Training Room
Trainer: Cheryl Gerthe
Description: Supervisors and managers will learn how to identify, document, and respond to signs of employee impairment. It focuses on observing specific, contemporaneous physical, behavioral, and performance indicators—such as slurred speech, an alcohol odor, or uncoordinated movement—to justify mandatory testing, ensuring workplace safety and DOT compliance.
Citizens Police Academy – Spring 2026
The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.
Consolidated Dispatch Joint Board Regular Meeting
When: March 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM
What: Ruidoso Consolidated Dispatch Joint Board Regular Meeting
Where: 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345
Document(s): Notice of Regular Meeting - March 18, 2026
Posted: March 13, 2026, at 3:24 PM.
Village of Ruidoso/Ruidoso Downs Regional Treatment Plant Joint Use Board Regular Meeting
When: March 18, 2026, at 9:00 AM
What: Village of Ruidoso/Ruidoso Downs Regional Treatment Plant Joint Use Board Regular Meeting
Where: Council Chambers, 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345
Document(s): Notice of Regular Meeting - March 18, 2026
Posted: March 11, 2026, at 12:08 PM
Hazard Communications [EMPLOYEE TRAINING]
Hazard Communications
Date: March 16, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Horton Complex Room 146
Description: OSHA’s Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) standard focuses on keeping employees safe from harmful chemicals.
Lula’s Garden Family Day – Wingfield Heritage House Museum
Attend Lula’s Garden Family Day at the Wingfield Heritage House Museum in Ruidoso, NM on March 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon. This free family event features hands-on crafts, wildflower seed bombs, pressed flower bookmarks, and vintage paper pinwheels celebrating local history and pioneer Lula Robinson Wingfield at 2813 Sudderth Drive.
Health and Safety Defensive Driving Class (DDC) [EMPLOYEE TRAINING]
Defensive Driving
Date: March 13, 2026
Start Time: 1:00 pm
End Time: 5:00 pm
Description: Teach drivers advanced techniques and strategies to enhance road safety and reduce the risk of accidents.
Location: Council Chambers
Accident Investigation [EMPLOYEE TRAINING]
Accident Investigation
Date: March 13, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Council Chambers
Description: Gain the basic knowledge on how to complete an accident investigation and backing techniques.
Citizens Police Academy – Spring 2026
The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.
Time Turner History Book Club – March Meeting
Join the Time Turner History Book Club for its March meeting at the Ruidoso Public Library. This month’s discussion features The Manhattan Project Trinity Test by Elva K. Österreich. Meet on March 12, 2026, at 12:30 pm in the Library Conference Room. Light refreshments provided. A limited number of books are available for checkout.
Watershed-Based Plan Public Meeting #2
Join the Village of Ruidoso for the second partnering meeting on the EPA-funded Rio Ruidoso Watershed-Based Plan. Hear a project update, explore collaboration opportunities, and share input during an open forum. The meeting takes place March 10, 2026, at the Ruidoso Convention Center from 5:30–7:00 PM.