October 26, 2026: Guests and Topics Discussed
Heath Dobrovolny, Deputy Village Manager: Discussed the Ruidoso Comprehensive Plan meeting planned for November and how the plan helps guide the Village’s future growth, improvements, and overall direction. He and Mayor Lynn Crawford also discussed potential zoning changes related to mobile and manufactured homes.
Fire Chief Cade Hall: Addressed the devastating flooding in northern New Mexico and discussed how the Ruidoso Fire Department can assist affected communities. He also announced plans to travel to Florida this week to inspect and take delivery of the department’s newest fire truck.
Levi Beaty, Public Works Director: Provided updates on several ongoing infrastructure projects. The Two Rivers raw waterline installation has required temporary road closures on Robin Road and Carrizo Canyon Road from Sudderth Drive, expected to last a couple of weeks while crews bore beneath Sudderth Drive. He also announced that a bid has been awarded for the Dropping Juniper waterline project, with construction expected to begin within the next couple of months.
Eddie Ryan, Manager of Events and Strategic Partnerships: Recapped two recent ribbon-cutting ceremonies celebrating local businesses in the Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs communities: The Village Bike Shop and Tractor Supply.
Lara Price, Economic Development Director: Highlighted the upcoming Canva Made Easy class at ENMU-Ruidoso. Price and Olivia Withrow of the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce will teach participants how to navigate Canva and create professional flyers, social media posts, and other marketing materials for personal and business use.
Mark Coker, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director: Discussed preparations for this week’s Midtown Trick-or-Treat event, along with planned adjustments to the pumpkin roll.
Stephanie Long, Wingfield Heritage House Curator: Recapped the museum’s second-anniversary celebration held last week, including the debut of the new photography exhibit, Carmon Phillips: Capturing Mid-Century Ruidoso.
Police Chief Steve Minner and Deputy Police Chief Jason Janopolous: Provided an update on last week’s aggravated burglary at the Shell gas station on Sudderth Drive and encouraged the public to visit the Ruidoso Police Department’s Facebook page to help identify the individual involved. They also discussed the Village’s Automated Speed Enforcement Program, noting that several vehicles have been flagged five or more times for exceeding the speed limit in monitored zones.