MUNICIPAL CALENDAR

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.

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

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.

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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.

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

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

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

Vote in the Municipal Officer Election on March 3, 2026. Polls are open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. at the Ruidoso Convention Center.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.