Village of Ruidoso Announces Public Comment Period for Community Recovery Grants
Ruidoso, NM—The Village of Ruidoso invites residents to participate in an important community recovery process. The State of New Mexico has received $137.1 million through the Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR). These funds will support long-term recovery efforts in areas impacted by disasters, including the DR-4795: South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, and Flooding, as well as the DR-4843: New Mexico Severe Storm and Flooding.
Public Hearing Kick-Off Event
To start the public comment period, the Village of Ruidoso will host a Community Recovery Grant Public Hearing on April 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at ENMU Ruidoso, Room 201, located at 709 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso, NM.
How to Participate
Residents can share their input in several ways:
Attend an in-person or virtual public hearing
Submit feedback online at DHSEM.NM.GOV/CDBG-DR2025
Email comments to publiccomments@dhsem.m.gov
Call 505-670-4662 to provide feedback
Mail written comments to Public Comments 3005 S St Francis Dr, STE 1-D, #404 Santa Fe, NM 87505
Event Schedule
Kick-Off Events
April 8, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. ENMU Roswell, 20 West Mathis, Roswell, NM Occupational Technology Center, Seminar Room 124
April 9, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. ENMU Ruidoso, 709 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso, NM Room 201
Community Focus Groups
April 14, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Capitan Public Library, 101 East 2nd Street, Capitan, NM
April 17, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Joy Center, 503 E. Argyle, Hagerman, NM
April 22, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Lake Arthur Joy Center, 700 N. Oklahoma, Lake Arthur, NM
April 23, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. (Virtual via Zoom) Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 872 2163 3639 Or call: 1-253-215-8782
April 25, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. (Virtual via Zoom) Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 828 6685 5071 Or call: 1-253-215-8782
April 28, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Ruidoso Senior Center, 393 US 70, Ruidoso Downs, NM
April 30, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. ENMU Ruidoso, 709 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso, NM Room 20
Stay Informed
For more information and to access virtual meeting links, please visit the Village of Ruidoso website at Ruidoso-NM.gov.
Your voice matters—get involved and help shape our community’s future!
