Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce Municipal Election Candidate Forum
The Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a public Candidate Forum for the Village of Ruidoso Municipal Election on February 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Community members are invited to hear directly from candidates, learn about local issues, and engage in the civic process.
Lodgers Tax Committee Regular Meeting
When: February 10, 2026, 8:30 AM
Where: Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345
Posted: February 6, 2026, at 4:10 PM
Documents:Agenda for Lodgers Tax Committee Regular Meeting - February 10, 2026
Time Turner History Book Club – February Meeting
Join the Time Turner History Book Club for its February meeting at the Ruidoso Public Library. This month’s discussion features GEMINI Stepping Stone to the Moon, The Untold Story by Jeffrey Kluger. Meet February 12, 2026, at 12:30 pm in the Library Conference Room. Light refreshments provided. A limited number of books are available for checkout.
Valentine’s Family Fun Day at Wingfield Heritage House Museum
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a creative morning at the Wingfield House Heritage Museum. Enjoy hands-on crafts for all ages, including friendship tea blends, scented sachets, Valentine’s cards, pressed flower bookmarks, and photos with loved ones. A cozy, heart-warming event hosted by Friends of the Wingfield House Heritage Museum.
Public Holiday Closure - President's Day
Village of Ruidoso offices and facilities will be closed for President's Day on Tuesday, February 16, 2026, in observance of the national holiday. Regular operations will resume on Wednesday, February 17 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
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Accident Investigation [EMPLOYEE TRAINING]
Accident and Backing
Date: 2/20/2026
Start Time: 9:00 am
End Time: 11:00 am
Description: To gain the basic knowledge on how to complete an accident investigation and backing techniques.
Location: Horton Complex - Room 146
Health and Safety Defensive Driving Class (DDC) [EMPLOYEE TRAINING]
Defensive Driving
Date: 2/20/2026
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 - Room 146
Lock Out/Tagout [EMPLOYEE TRAINING]
Lock Out/Tagout
Date: 2/25/2026
Start Time: 9:00 am
End Time: 10:30 am
Description: The course addresses the OSHA Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) standard.
Location: Horton Complex - Room 146
2026 Municipal Officer Election Day
Vote in the Municipal Officer Election on March 3, 2026. Polls are open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. at the Ruidoso Convention Center.
Lock Out/Tagout [EMPLOYEE TRAINING]
Lockout/Tagout
Date: 3/09/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Council Chambers
Brief Description of Training: The course addresses the OSHA Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) standard.
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.
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
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.
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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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) Volunteer Training
Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) volunteer training in Ruidoso on February 5, 2026. In-person training for new and established volunteers covering EDS basics and operational response. Hosted at the Village of Ruidoso Emergency Operations Center. RSVP required.
Lincoln County Day Annual Legislative Reception
Join the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce for the Lincoln County Day Legislative Reception on February 4, 2026, at 5:30 PM at the Drury Plaza Inn in Santa Fe. Connect with legislators, voice your concerns, and represent our community. Tickets are $50. Sponsorships available. Call 575-257-7395 to secure your spot today!
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
When: February 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM
Where: Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345
Posted: January 16, 2026, at 12:49 PM.
Documents: Agenda for Regular Meeting - February 3, 2026
Posted January 29, 2026: Complete Packet for Regular Meeting - February 3, 2026
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Strategic Planning Workshop Meeting [CANCELED]
Workshop scheduled for Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. For questions, please contact the Village Clerk’s Office at (575) 258-4343, ext. 1003.
Document(s) - Notice of Cancelation Workshop Meeting - January 29, 2026
Strategic Planning Workshop Meeting
The Village of Ruidoso will host a three-day Strategic Planning Workshop January 27 - 29, 2026, to review departmental tactical plans, assess village operations, and discuss priorities for the year ahead. Council members, staff, and department leaders will participate in collaborative sessions focused on public services, infrastructure, public safety, and community development.
Strategic Planning Workshop Meeting
The Village of Ruidoso will host a three-day Strategic Planning Workshop January 27 - 29, 2026, to review departmental tactical plans, assess village operations, and discuss priorities for the year ahead. Council members, staff, and department leaders will participate in collaborative sessions focused on public services, infrastructure, public safety, and community development.
Governing Body of the Village of Ruidoso Special Meeting
Notice is hereby given that Lynn D. Crawford, Mayor of the Village of Ruidoso, has called a Special Emergency Meeting of the Governing Body of the Village of Ruidoso for Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 8:45 a.m. The Special Emergency Meeting will be held at 313 Cree Meadows Dr. Ruidoso, NM 88345.
State of the Village 2026
Join us for the annual State of the Village address! It will be available on the VOR YouTube channel.
Notice of Potential Quorum
When: January 26, 2026
What: 2026 State of the Village Address by Mayor Lynn Crawford
Where: Village Hall Council Chambers, 313 Cree Meadows Dr., Ruidoso, New Mexico, 88345
Document(s): Notice of Potential Quorum - January 26, 2026.
Posted: January 26, 2026, at 12:17 PM
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Go for the Gold! Olympic Celebration [RESCHEDULED TO FEB. 14]
Update: Due to weather concerns, this event has been rescheduled and combined with our Valentine’s celebration.
A family-friendly Olympic-themed celebration featuring crafts, games, tabletop curling, and a Taste of Italy. Every participant receives a medal and hot chocolate. January 24, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Wingfield Heritage House Museum.
Workforce Housing Advisory Board Notice of Regular Meeting
When: January 22, 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 - January 22, 2026
Date Posted: January 14, 2026, at 1:03 PM
Consolidated Dispatch Joint Board Regular Meeting [CANCELED]
When: January 21, 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 - January 21, 2026
Posted: January 14, 2026, at 1:46 PM.
Village of Ruidoso/Ruidoso Downs Regional Treatment Plant Joint Use Board Regular Meeting
When: January 21, 2026, at 10:00 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 Regular Meeting - January 21, 2026
Posted: January 16, 2026, at 3:37 PM
Lodgers Tax Committee Special Meeting
When: January 20, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
What: Lodger’s Tax Committee Special Meeting
Where: Ruidoso Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM
Posted: January 16, 2026, at 3:30 PM
Document(s): Lodger’s Tax Special Meeting Agenda - January 20, 2026
Public Holiday Closure - Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Village of Ruidoso offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of the national holiday honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Regular operations will resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
PNM Ruidoso Wildfire Awareness Town Hall
Join PNM and local partners for a Wildfire Awareness Town Hall on January 15 at 5 p.m. at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Learn about wildfire preparedness, local resources, and PNM’s Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) process, with practical tips to help protect your home and neighborhood.
Time Turner History Book Club – January Meeting
Love to read about history? Join the Time Turner History Book Club for its January meeting at the Ruidoso Public Library. This month’s selection is Sea Wolves: A History of the Vikings by Lars Brownworth, an engaging exploration of Viking culture, power, and legacy.
The discussion will take place in the Library Conference Room, with light refreshments provided. A limited number of copies of the book are available for checkout at the library.
Notice of Potential Quorum
When: January 12 - 15, 2026
What: Village of Ruidoso Comprehensive Plan Meetings
Where: Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345
Document(s): Notice of Potential Quorum - January 12-15, 2026.
Posted: January 7, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Village of Ruidoso Public Charrette - Comprehensive Plan Update
The Village of Ruidoso invites the public to participate in a week-long Public Charrette for the Comprehensive Plan update, January 12–16, 2026, at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Drop in during Open Studio hours or attend community presentations and lectures to share ideas, ask questions, and help shape Ruidoso’s future.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
When: January 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM
Where: Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345
Posted: December 31, 2025, at 3:51 PM.
Documents: Amended Agenda and Rescheduled Meeting Information for Regular Meeting - January 8, 2026
Public Holiday Closure - New Year’s Day
Village of Ruidoso offices and facilities will be closed for New Year’s Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of the national holiday. Regular operations will resume on Friday, January 2, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Public Holiday Closure - New Year’s Day
Village of Ruidoso offices and facilities will be closed for New Year’s Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of the national holiday. Regular operations will resume on Friday, January 2, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Cultural and Natural History Committee Regular Meeting [CANCELED]
When: Friday, December 26, 2025, at 9:00 AM
What: Cultural and Natural History Committee Regular Meeting
Where: Ruidoso Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive
Documents: Public Notice of Cancelation of Regular Meeting - December 26, 2025
Date Posted: December 16, 2025, at 10:27 AM
Public Holiday Closure - Christmas
Village of Ruidoso offices and facilities will be closed for Christmas on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and Thursday, December 25, 2025, in observance of the national holiday. Regular operations will resume on Friday, December 26, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
DDC & Accident Investigation [EMPLOYEE TRAINING]
DDC & Accident Investigation
Date: December 19, 2025
Time: DDC: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Accident Investigation: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Ruidoso Police Department
DDC & Accident Investigation [EMPLOYEE TRAINING]
DDC & Accident Investigation
Date: December 19, 2025
Time: DDC: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Accident Investigation: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Ruidoso Police Department
Holiday Heroes Ruidoso Blood Drive
Join the Ruidoso Fire Department for the Holiday Heroes Blood Drive on Thursday, December 19, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 541 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso, NM. December donors are entered for Vitalant’s $20,000 giveaway. Schedule at vitalant.org/HolidayDonorGift using code 10053875.
Consolidated Dispatch Joint Board Regular Meeting
When: December 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM
What: Ruidoso Consolidated Dispatch Joint Board Regular Meeting
Where: 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345
Date Posted: December 12, 2025, at 2:03 PM
Document(s): Consolidated Dispatch Joint Board Regular Meeting Agenda Packet - December 17, 2025
Village of Ruidoso/Ruidoso Downs Regional Treatment Plant Joint Use Board Regular Meeting [CANCELED]
When: December 17, 2025, at 10:00 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 - December 17, 2025
Posted: December 9, 2025, at 12:40 PM
Homemade Holidays at Wingfield Heritage House Museum
Get into the spirit of the season at the Wingfield Heritage House Museum’s Homemade Holidays event on December 6, 2025, from 3–5:30 PM! Create handmade garlands and vintage holiday cards, learn the history of stockings by the fireplace, and sip hot cocoa before the parade—a festive afternoon of old-fashioned holiday cheer for the whole family.