Ruidoso Beautiful Great American Cleanup 2026
Keep Ruidoso Beautiful and Parks and Recreation is hosting a Great American Cleanup at Wingfield Park on May 3, 2026, from 1 pm to 4 pm. Food and prize giveaways for volunteers. Registration begins at 12:30 pm. Gloves, vests, bags, and t-shirts are provided.
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Policies [EMPLOYEE TRAINING] ON-HOLD
Updated 4/24/26: This training is currently on hold due to staffing changes. Updates will be shared as they become available.
Bloodborne Pathogens [EMPLOYEE TRAINING] ON-HOLD
Updated 4/24/26: This training is currently on hold due to staffing changes. Updates will be shared as they become available.
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.
Personal Protective Equipment [EMPLOYEE TRAINING] ON-HOLD
Updated 4/24/26: This training is currently on hold due to staffing changes. Updates will be shared as they become available.
Accident Investigation [EMPLOYEE TRAINING] ON-HOLD
Updated 4/24/26: This training is currently on hold due to staffing changes. Updates will be shared as they become available.
Health and Safety Defensive Driving Class (DDC) [EMPLOYEE TRAINING] ON-HOLD
Updated 4/24/26: This training is currently on hold due to staffing changes. Updates will be shared as they become available.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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