Ruidoso Downs, NM

City Council

The Ruidoso Downs City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including adopting a five-year infrastructure capital improvements plan, approving a ballot question for the November 2026 election, hiring a utility clerk, and paying a prior fiscal year IRS invoice. The council will also enter closed session to discuss and possibly act on the discharge of a planning and zoning staff member and an appointed official.

• Resolution No. 2026-14 adopting FY 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan (ICIP)
• Resolution No. 2026-13 approving ballot question for November 3, 2026 election
• Hire Marisol Gonzales as Utility Clerk/Administrative Assistant
• Pay prior fiscal year 2021 IRS invoice of $5,135.12
• Closed session on discharge of Planning & Zoning Administrative Assistant/GIS Technician and appointed official

The Ruidoso Downs City Council approved four items: Resolution 2026-14 adopting the FY 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan, Resolution 2026-13 approving a ballot question for the November 3, 2026 election, the hire of Marisol Gonzales as Utility Clerk/Administrative Assistant, and payment of a prior fiscal year 2021 IRS invoice for $5,135.12. All votes were unanimous. In closed session, the council postponed action on discharging the Planning & Zoning Administrative Assistant/GIS Technician to the next meeting and took action on discharging the appointed official (chief of police), all votes unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 2026-14 adopting FY 2028-2032 ICIP (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-13 ballot question for Nov 3, 2026 election (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Marisol Gonzales as Utility Clerk/Administrative Assistant (unanimous)
• Approved paying prior FY 2021 IRS invoice of $5,135.12 (unanimous)
• Postponed discharge of Planning & Zoning Administrative Assistant/GIS Technician to next meeting (unanimous)
• Took action on discharge of appointed official (chief of police) in closed session (unanimous)

City Council

The Ruidoso Downs City Council will hold its regular meeting to approve consent agenda items, hear public comments, and take possible action on several new business items. Key decisions include a proposed ordinance amendment on smoking cannabis in public spaces, approval of engineering and accounting contracts, and hiring a new Finance Director. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes and department reports from February 2026.

• Approval of NM Statewide Price Agreement #30-00000-23-00070 with White Sands Construction, Inc. for concrete work on Harris Lane L200619 Project, $105,213.84
• Approval of Task Order No. 2026.01 for engineering services on L200672 Hill and Harris Lane Improvement Project to Dennis Engineering Company, $10,000.00 plus NM GRT
• Notice of Intent to Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-01 amending CORD Code Title XI, Chapter 115 on smoking cannabis in public spaces
• Approval of Accounting Consulting Services Agreement with Jaramillo Accounting Group LLC, not to exceed $60,000.00 plus taxes and expenses
• Approval of recommendation to hire Corey Tarman as Finance Director

The Ruidoso Downs City Council approved a notice of intent to adopt an ordinance amending the cannabis code to restrict smoking in public spaces, and approved hiring Corey Tarman as Finance Director. It also approved a $10,000 engineering task order for the Hill and Harris Lane project, postponed an accounting services agreement, and approved the consent agenda with one item removed for discussion.

• Approved agenda and consent agenda (all aye)
• Approved NM Statewide Price Agreement with White Sands Construction for $105,213.84 (all aye)
• Approved Task Order No. 2026.01 for engineering services to Dennis Engineering for $10,000 plus GRT (all aye)
• Approved Notice of Intent to Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-01 on smoking cannabis in public spaces (all aye)
• Postponed Accounting Consulting Services Agreement with Jaramillo Accounting Group LLC (not to exceed $60,000) to next meeting (all aye)
• Approved hiring Corey Tarman as Finance Director (all aye)

City Council

The Ruidoso Downs City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget for the City of Ruidoso Downs. This is a non-action item, meaning the council will review and discuss the budget but will not vote on it at this meeting. The agenda includes only this item along with standard procedural items.

• Fiscal Year 2027 Budget for the City of Ruidoso Downs (discussion only)

The City Council held a workshop meeting to review and make recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was non-action and procedural only.

City Council

The Ruidoso Downs City Council is holding a regular meeting with mostly routine items. The only new business item is discussion and possible approval of a $2,243 agreement with Caselle Community Connect for an online payment portal. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items like minutes approval and public comments.

• Approval of agreement with Caselle Community Connect for online payment portal, $2,243.00
• Approval of April 22, 2026 workshop minutes
• Approval of April 27, 2026 regular minutes
• Public comments (3-minute limit)

The Ruidoso Downs City Council approved an agreement with Caselle Community Connect for an online payment portal at a cost of $2,243.00. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of the agenda and consent agenda, which covered prior meeting minutes.

• Approved $2,243.00 agreement with Caselle Community Connect for online payment portal (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including April 22 and April 27, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Ruidoso Downs City Council will consider approving the Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary Budget, confirm two appointments to the Consolidated Dispatch Joint Use Board, and discuss a possible Open Meetings Act compliance issue from a May 18 closed session. The consent agenda includes routine reports and two service agreements totaling $11,507.18.

• Approval of FY2027 Preliminary Budget
• Confirmation of Paul Lilly as appointed member to Consolidated Dispatch Joint Use Board
• Confirmation of Sam Hanna as alternate appointed member to Consolidated Dispatch Joint Use Board
• Agreement with Terralogic Document Systems for document archival services, $3,644.54 for FY2027
• Agreement with Granicus at Carahsoft for agenda management services, $7,862.64 for FY2027

The Ruidoso Downs City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary Budget as presented by Finance Director Corey Tarman. The council also approved the agenda with the removal of two items under New Business, and the consent agenda, which included minutes, department reports, and service agreements. A disclosure was made that a closed session on May 18, 2026 may not have complied with the Open Meetings Act.

• Approved FY 2027 Preliminary Budget (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with removal of Items A & B under New Business (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Terralogic Document Systems agreement for $3,644.54 for FY 2027
• Approved Granicus at Carahsoft agreement for $7,862.64 for FY 2027

City Council

The Ruidoso Downs City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) and consider several action items. These include awarding an engineering services contract, accepting a $4,000,000 state grant for stormwater infrastructure, and approving a proclamation restricting fireworks due to extreme fire danger.

• Public hearing on Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) Projects 2028-2032
• Award of RFP 26-001P for Professional Engineering Services
• Resolution 2026-12: $4,000,000 Colonias Infrastructure Project Fund grant from NMFA for stormwater drainage to Rio Ruidoso River
• Proclamation 2026-01: Restricting sale and use of certain fireworks due to extreme fire danger

The Ruidoso Downs City Council approved the award of RFP 26-001P for professional engineering services to Dennis Engineering Company, and passed Resolution No. 2026-12 accepting a $4,000,000 Colonias Infrastructure Project Fund grant from the New Mexico Finance Authority for storm water infrastructure to reduce flooding. The council also approved Proclamation No. 2026-01 restricting fireworks sales and use due to extreme fire danger. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda and consent agenda (unanimous)
• Awarded RFP 26-001P for professional engineering services to Dennis Engineering Company (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-12 accepting $4,000,000 NMFA grant for storm water infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation No. 2026-01 restricting fireworks due to extreme fire danger (unanimous)

City Council

The Ruidoso Downs City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan. The body is set to approve a $4,000,000 grant from the New Mexico Finance Authority to design and construct stormwater infrastructure directing flow to the Rio Ruidoso River. Additionally, the council will award a contract for professional engineering services and issue a proclamation restricting fireworks due to extreme fire danger.

• Public hearing on Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) Projects 2028-2032
• Approval of RFP 26-001P for Professional Engineering Services
• Approval of Resolution No. 2026-12 authorizing a $4,000,000 grant from NMFA for stormwater infrastructure
• Approval of Proclamation No. 2026-01 restricting sale and use of certain fireworks due to extreme fire danger

The Ruidoso Downs City Council approved Resolution No. 2026-12, accepting a $4,000,000 Colonias Infrastructure Project Fund grant from the New Mexico Finance Authority for stormwater infrastructure directing water to the Rio Ruidoso River. The council also awarded RFP 26-001P for professional engineering services to Dennis Engineering Company, and approved Proclamation No. 2026-01 restricting fireworks sales and use due to extreme fire danger.

• Approved Resolution No. 2026-12 accepting $4,000,000 NMFA grant for stormwater infrastructure (unanimous)
• Awarded RFP 26-001P for professional engineering services to Dennis Engineering Company (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation No. 2026-01 restricting fireworks sale and use due to extreme fire danger (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Ruidoso Downs City Council will hold a special meeting to consider appointing Dr. Paul Lilly as Chief of Police and to discuss the discharge of a probationary employee in closed session. The agenda includes only these two items, with no other business.

• Appointment of Dr. Paul Lilly as Chief of Police
• Closed session on discharge of probationary Utility Clerk/Administrative Assistant

The City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Paul Lilly as Chief of Police. In a closed session, the council also voted to discharge a probationary employee (Utility Clerk/Administrative Assistant) as permitted by state law. Both actions were approved by unanimous roll call votes.

• Approved appointment of Dr. Paul Lilly as Chief of Police (unanimous)
• Approved discharge of probationary Utility Clerk/Administrative Assistant (unanimous)

City Council

The Ruidoso Downs City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending rules for smoking cannabis in public spaces. The body will also approve several service contracts, including a $60,000 accounting agreement and a $58,544 federal grant for a well generator. Additionally, the council will confirm a new Planning & Zoning Commission member and approve the FY 2023 audit.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2026-01 amending Cannabis Subsection 115.06 regarding smoking in public spaces
• Approval of Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant DR-5492-0004 for Ruidoso Downs Riverside Well Generator ($58,544.06)
• Approval of Accounting Consulting Services Agreement with Jaramillo Accounting Group LLC (up to $60,000.00)
• Confirmation of Sam Woody as an Appointed Member of the City of Ruidoso Downs Planning & Zoning Commission
• Approval of website host services agreement with Revize, LLC ($9,000.00)

The Ruidoso Downs City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2026-01, clarifying a ban on smoking cannabis in public spaces. They also approved a $60,000 accounting consulting contract with Jaramillo Accounting Group (4-1), accepted the FY2023 audit, and approved a $58,544.06 grant for a well generator with a local match.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-01 banning smoking cannabis in public spaces (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 accounting consulting agreement with Jaramillo Accounting Group (4-1, Gutierrez nay)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-09 accepting FY2023 audit (unanimous)
• Approved $58,544.06 grant agreement for Riverside Well Generator with $14,626.01 local match (unanimous)
• Confirmed Sam Woody to Planning & Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-08 authorizing bank signatures, adding Finance Director for wire transfers (unanimous)
• Approved $3,750 agreement with American Legal Publishing for code review (unanimous)
• Approved $1,890 agreement with American Legal Publishing to host code online (unanimous)

City Council

The Ruidoso Downs City Council will vote on several items, including a proposed ordinance to ban smoking cannabis in public spaces, approval of a $60,000 accounting consulting contract, and hiring a new finance director. They will also consider two road improvement contracts and receive reports from county and city departments.

• Ordinance No. 2026-01: Amending CORD Code to restrict smoking cannabis in public spaces
• Accounting consulting agreement with Jaramillo Accounting Group LLC, up to $60,000 plus taxes
• Hire Corey Tarman as Finance Director
• Task Order No. 2026.01: $10,000 for engineering on Hill and Harris Lane project
• NM Statewide Price Agreement with White Sands Construction: $105,213.84 for concrete work on Harris Lane

The Ruidoso Downs City Council approved a notice of intent to adopt an ordinance amending the cannabis code regarding smoking in public spaces, and approved hiring Corey Tarman as Finance Director. The council also approved a $10,000 engineering task order for the Hill and Harris Lane project, and postponed an accounting services agreement to the next meeting.

• Approved Notice of Intent to Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-01 amending cannabis smoking rules (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Corey Tarman as Finance Director (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order No. 2026.01 for engineering services on Hill and Harris Lane project, $10,000 plus GRT (unanimous)
• Postponed Accounting Consulting Services Agreement with Jaramillo Accounting Group LLC (up to $60,000) to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda (with Item H removed for discussion) (unanimous)

City Council

The Ruidoso Downs City Council will consider routine approvals including a $41,598.65 contract for museum sprinkler and fire alarm design, prior-year invoices, a task order amendment for the Harris Lane Road project, and two resolutions amending procurement and personnel policies. The meeting also includes public comments and councilor/mayor comments.

• Johnson Controls Agreement for Museum Sprinkler and Fire alarm design, $41,598.65
• Payment of prior FY2025 invoices: Staples Advantage $2,192.32 and Gannett (Ruidoso News) $43.36
• Task Order 2023-02 Amendment for Harris Lane Road Improvement Project, $3,600.00
• Resolution No. 2026-06 amending Procurement Policy
• Resolution No. 2026-07 amending Personnel Policy Manual Chapter 4, Rules 411 and 413

The Ruidoso Downs City Council approved all items on the agenda, including paying prior fiscal year invoices, amending a road improvement task order, confirming a committee appointment, and adopting two resolutions amending the procurement and personnel policies. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $41,598.65 Johnson Controls agreement for museum sprinkler and fire alarm design (consent agenda)
• Approved payment of $2,192.32 prior fiscal year invoice to Staples Advantage (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $43.36 prior fiscal year invoice to Gannett (Ruidoso News) (unanimous)
• Approved $3,600.00 Task Order 2023-02 Amendment for Harris Lane Road Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Confirmed Diane Moreno as appointed member to Parks and Beautification Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-06 amending Procurement Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-07 amending Personnel Policy Manual Chapter 4, Rule 413 (unanimous)

City Council

The Ruidoso Downs City Council will consider approving two audit services contracts with Pattillo, Brown, and Hill, LLP for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, each for $32,288, a marketing services agreement with Mountain Zombie, LLC for $54,000, a budget adjustment resolution, and confirmation of appointed board members. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as department reports and minutes.

• Audit Services Contract with Pattillo, Brown, and Hill, LLP for FY2024 - $32,288
• Audit Services Contract with Pattillo, Brown, and Hill, LLP for FY2025 - $32,288
• Agreement with Mountain Zombie, LLC for Marketing Services - $54,000
• Resolution No. 2026-05 approving budget adjustment for Q3 FY2026
• Confirmation of appointed members to special boards, commissions, or committees

The Ruidoso Downs City Council approved two audit services contracts with Pattillo, Brown, and Hill, LLP for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, each in the amount of $32,288.00, and a marketing services agreement with Mountain Zombie, LLC for $54,000.00. The council also approved Resolution No. 2026-05 for third-quarter budget adjustments related to Hubbard Museum renovations, and confirmed appointed members of special boards and commissions. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved audit services contract with Pattillo, Brown, and Hill, LLP for FY2024 ($32,288.00) (unanimous)
• Approved audit services contract with Pattillo, Brown, and Hill, LLP for FY2025 ($32,288.00) (unanimous)
• Approved marketing services agreement with Mountain Zombie, LLC ($54,000.00) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-05 for third-quarter budget adjustments (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointed members of special boards, commissions, or committees (unanimous)

City Council

The Ruidoso Downs City Council will hold a regular meeting with mostly routine items, including approval of minutes and a consent agenda. The main new business items are a proposed mutual aid cross-commissioning agreement with the Village of Ruidoso and a request to expand the Municipal Court office space within City Hall. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Mutual Aid Cross-Commissioning Agreement between Village of Ruidoso and City of Ruidoso Downs
• Request for Municipal Court office space expansion within City Hall
• Approval of governing body minutes from January 26, 2026

The Ruidoso Downs City Council approved a request to expand the Municipal Court office space into a portion of the police department back office within City Hall. The council also postponed a mutual aid cross-commissioning agreement with the Village of Ruidoso to the next regular meeting. All votes were unanimous, with Councilor Maria Gutierrez recusing herself from the court expansion vote due to her employment with the Municipal Court.

• Approved Municipal Court office space expansion into police department back office (unanimous, Gutierrez recused)
• Postponed Mutual Aid Cross-Commissioning Agreement with Village of Ruidoso to Feb 23, 2026 (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Ruidoso Downs City Council will hold a public hearing on adopting the 2023 Lincoln County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, and will decide on an appeal of a Planning Commission approval for a recreational vehicle park in a C-2 zoning district. The council will also discuss and possibly approve a pay raise for all police department personnel after restructuring, a sewer line maintenance agreement with the Village of Ruidoso, a NMDFA grant application for law enforcement protection funds, and appointments to the Consolidated Joint Dispatch Board. Consent agenda items include approval of the FY 2025 budget process and hiring a street maintenance worker.

• Public hearing: Adoption of Resolution 2024-03 for the 2023 Lincoln County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
• Appeal of P & Z Case 2023-11 for a Recreational Vehicle Park in a C-2 Zoning District
• Possible approval of pay raise for all Police Department personnel after restructuring
• Sewer Line Maintenance Agreement for Joint Interceptor Crossing at US Highway 70, including Cardinal Drive and Swallow Drive
• Hire Miguel Gallegos-Flores as Street Maintenance Worker at $16.00 per hour

The City Council adopted Resolution 2024-03, the 2023 Lincoln County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, after a public hearing. The council also approved a pay raise plan for police personnel that involved restructuring positions, and approved a sewer line maintenance agreement with the Village of Ruidoso. The council postponed a decision on the appeal of a conditional use permit for an RV park.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-03, the 2023 Lincoln County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
• Approved pay raises for police personnel after restructuring, including removing a Community Service Officer position
• Approved Sewer Line Maintenance Agreement with Village of Ruidoso for Cardinal Drive and Swallow Drive
• Approved submittal of NMDFA Grant Application for Law Enforcement Protection Funds
• Appointed Fire Chief Heath Keck to the Consolidated Joint Dispatch Board
• Appointed Mayor Pro-Tem Judy Miller to the Consolidated Joint Dispatch Board
• Approved Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Process
• Approved hiring Miguel Gallegos-Flores as Street Maintenance Worker

City Council Workshop

The Ruidoso Downs City Council is holding a workshop to discuss three non-action items: the Fiscal Year 2025 budget process, a recommendation to hire Miguel Gallegos-Flores as a Street Maintenance Worker at $16.00 per hour, and affirming a pay raise for all police department personnel after restructuring. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Discussion on Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Process with timeline from March 1 to July 31, 2024
• Hire recommendation for Miguel Gallegos-Flores, Street Maintenance Worker, $16.00/hour
• Discussion on affirming pay raise for all police department personnel after restructuring
• Budget worksheets due March 15, 2024; budget workshops April 3-4, 2024
• Interim budget due to DFA June 1, 2024; final budget due July 31, 2024

City Council Workshop - Canceled

The City of Ruidoso Downs has canceled the workshop meeting originally scheduled for April 1, 2024. The agenda listed a non-action discussion on the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget, but no decisions or votes were taken because the meeting was canceled.

• Cancellation of the April 1, 2024, City Council Workshop
• Fiscal Year 2025 Budget discussion was listed as a non-action item

City Council Workshop

The Ruidoso Downs City Council is holding a workshop to discuss two non-action items. The first is a $55,899.56 change order for the All American Park Drainage Improvement Project, which would fund earthwork and curbing for the north baseball field parking lot. The second is a discussion of a Planning Commission-approved special humanitarian variance request to place a manufactured home at 205 Griffith Dr. No formal votes are scheduled at this workshop.

• Change Order No. 1 for All American Park Drainage Improvement Project: $55,899.56, covered by grant funds
• Change order funds earthwork and curbing for north baseball field parking lot; asphalt and basecourse still unfunded
• Special Humanitarian Variance Case #2024-V3 for manufactured home at 205 Griffith Dr, R-1 Zoning District
• Variance conditions: annual status report, apply for ADU conditional use if second home no longer needed
• Public hearing on variance scheduled for April 22, 2024

City Council Workshop - Canceled

This City Council workshop meeting, originally scheduled for April 4, 2024, was canceled. The only agenda item was a non-action discussion of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget, meaning no decisions or votes were scheduled. The agenda is otherwise procedural boilerplate (call to order, pledge, roll call, adjournment).

• Workshop meeting canceled
• Discussion on Fiscal Year 2025 Budget (non-action item)

City Council Workshop

The City of Ruidoso Downs Governing Body held a workshop meeting on April 15, 2024, to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. This was a non-action item, meaning no votes or binding decisions were taken. The agenda consisted solely of procedural steps and this budget discussion.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2025 Budget (non-action item)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Ruidoso Downs City Council will vote on a consent agenda and several new business items, including a $270,498 brush truck purchase, a budget adjustment resolution, and multiple construction contracts for the Hubbard Museum of the American West (HMAW). The meeting also includes public input and council comments.

• Resolution 2024-08 approving third quarter FY2024 budget adjustments
• Purchase of 2023 NFPA 1906 compliant brush truck for $270,498.00
• Change Order No. 1 for All-American Park Drainage Improvement Project for $55,899.56
• Award to White Sands Construction for Reservoir Dr. milling and haul off for $39,311.15
• Multiple HMAW contracts: restroom partitions ($13,562.97), drain trench ($26,647.63), front door/ADA ($57,888.80), sidewalk ($24,592.90), handrail ($23,591.97), canopy ($27,921.27), parking lot doors ($25,824.04)

City Council Workshop

The Ruidoso Downs City Council is holding a workshop meeting with a single non-action item: a discussion about increasing fine amounts for traffic and criminal city ordinances, with the change proposed to take effect on July 1, 2024. The financial impact noted is increased revenue for the city's corrections fund. No formal action will be taken at this workshop.

• Discussion to increase Uniform Traffic Ordinance Penalty Assessment Misdemeanor fines
• Proposed effective date: July 1, 2024
• Financial impact: increased city revenue for corrections fund
• Attachments include Schedule of Fines Increase Proposal and CORD Ordinance 2019-02

City Council Workshop - Canceled

This agenda is for a workshop meeting of the Ruidoso Downs Governing Body, originally scheduled for June 10, 2024, but the notice is marked as canceled for the 2026-02-19 date. The agenda contains only procedural items—call to order, pledge, roll call, non-action items, and adjournment—with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Meeting canceled
• Agenda contains only procedural items (call to order, pledge, roll call, non-action items, adjournment)

The minutes record that the City Council workshop scheduled for June 10, 2024, was canceled. No substantive decisions or actions were taken; the document is procedural only.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Ruidoso Downs City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2026-2030 Capital Improvements Plan and consider multiple actions related to the South Fork and Salt Fire recovery, including disaster declarations, temporary RV permits for evacuees, and solid waste fee payments. The council will also vote on several road improvement grants and contracts, including a change order for the All American Park Paving Project and a $294,000 grant for East and West Circle Roadway Improvements.

• Public hearing on 2026-2030 City of Ruidoso Downs ICIP
• Resolution 2024-10: Lincoln County Disaster Declaration for South Fork and Salt Fire
• Resolution 2024-11: Request for Emergency Declaration in Ruidoso Downs
• Approval of $294,000 NMDOT MAP L200655 Grant for East and West Circle Roadway Improvements
• Change Order No. 2 to Renegade Const. for All American Park Paving Project in amount of -$11,394.00

City Council Workshop

This is a workshop meeting of the Ruidoso Downs Governing Body, called by Mayor Dean Holman. The agenda contains only standard procedural items—call to order, pledge, roll call, non-action items, and adjournment—with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Meeting is a workshop, not a regular action meeting
• No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings on the agenda
• Non-action items are the only substantive agenda entry

The Ruidoso Downs City Council held a workshop on July 8, 2024, but the minutes record only procedural items: call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and adjournment. No substantive decisions, approvals, or discussions were recorded.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Ruidoso Downs City Council will consider final budget adjustments for FY2024, the FY2025 final budget, and the FY2026-2030 Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan. A public hearing will be held on Ordinance 2024-01, which would establish a penalty assessment program for traffic violations. The consent agenda includes approval of a $294,000 NMDOT road fund grant agreement and several service contracts.

• Ordinance 2024-01: establishing a penalty assessment program for traffic misdemeanors
• Resolution 2024-14: adopting FY2025 final budget for all funds
• Resolution 2024-16: adopting FY2026-2030 Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan (ICIP)
• Resolution 2024-17: accepting $294,000 NMDOT MAP L200655 grant for East and West Circle Roadway Improvements
• Agreement with Humane Society of Lincoln County for kennel facilities: $27,000

City Council Regular Meeting

The Ruidoso Downs City Council will consider final budget adjustments for FY2024, the FY2025 final budget, and a five-year infrastructure plan. A public hearing will address a new penalty assessment program for traffic violations. The consent agenda includes contracts for road improvements, software services, and animal care.

• Resolution 2024-17: $294,000 NMDOT road fund grant for East and West Circle roadway improvements
• Ordinance 2024-01: establishing a penalty assessment program for traffic misdemeanors
• Resolution 2024-14: adopting FY2025 final budget for all funds
• Resolution 2024-16: adopting FY2026-2030 Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan
• Agreement with Humane Society of Lincoln County: $27,000 for kennel facilities and animal care

City Council Regular Meeting

The Ruidoso Downs City Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of a conditional use approval for an RV park, and consider ordinances on traffic penalties and court costs. They will also vote on consent items including a $150,000 transfer for flood disaster, a $335,000 road grant, and a new city hall design.

• Appeal of P&Z Case 2024-C4 for RV park in C-2 zoning
• Ordinance 2024-01 establishing penalty assessment program
• Ordinance 2024-02 amending municipal court costs
• Resolution 2024-19: $335,000 NM DOT COOP grant for East/West Circle
• Transfer $150,000 from Emergency Fund for flooding disaster

City Council Workshop

The Ruidoso Downs City Council is holding a workshop to discuss several non-action items, including a $200,000 grant for police fleet replacement, a $150,000 transfer from the emergency fund for flood disaster response, and various other topics like flood mitigation, trash ordinances, and contract changes. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of $200,000 MOU with Southeastern New Mexico Economic Development District for police fleet replacement
• Discussion of $150,000 transfer from Emergency Fund for flooding disaster
• Discussion of flood mitigation for Ruidoso Gardens Subdivision
• Discussion of adding an ordinance for trash on empty lots
• Discussion of changing contract with Green Tree for slash pickup

City Council Workshop

The Ruidoso Downs City Council is holding a workshop to discuss two non-action items: the design for a new City Hall inside the Hubbard Museum of the American West, and a letter of financial commitment to Zia Therapy Center for public transportation. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• New City Hall design discussion; estimated construction cost $1,991,640.11, with $856,590 secured and $943,410 to be financed or granted
• Letter of financial commitment to Zia Therapy Center for FY 2026 public transportation in the amount of $86,430.00
• Funding for transit commitment: $30,000 from General Fund and $56,430 from Lodgers' Tax

City Council Regular Meeting

The Ruidoso Downs City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2024-03 amending noise regulations, and discuss extending temporary RV permits for evacuees of the South Fork and Salt fires. The consent agenda includes approval of the new city hall design (estimated $1.99M), a $86,430 financial commitment to Zia Therapy Center for public transportation, and a contract with Zia for FY24-25. The council will also consider appointing Sara Ames to the Economic Development Board.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-03 amending noise definitions and unreasonable noise offenses
• Approval of new city hall design inside Hubbard Museum, estimated construction cost $1,991,640.11
• Letter of financial commitment to Zia Therapy Center for FY2026 public transportation: $86,430.00
• Contract with Zia Therapy Center for public transportation FY24-25
• Discussion on extending temporary RV permits for South Fork and Salt fire evacuees