Information on Ruidoso, Lincoln County
The Village of Ruidoso is located in the state of New Mexico, in Lincoln County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Ruidoso Village HALL, Lincoln County
| Ruidoso Village Hall's address | Ruidoso Ruidoso Municipal Building 313 Cree Meadows Dr Ruidoso, NM 88345 United States | |
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| Phone number of Ruidoso Village Hall | +1 575-258-4343 | |
| Ruidoso, NM email | Not available | |
| Ruidoso official website | ruidoso-nm.gov | |
| Mayor of Ruidoso | Lynn D. Crawford | |
| Lincoln County, New Mexico: Vital Records | Ruidoso vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your New Mexico birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Ruidoso
What county is Ruidoso NM in?Ruidoso, NM is located in Lincoln County |
Where is Ruidoso, New Mexico ?Ruidoso is situated in Lincoln County, in the south-central part of the state, within the United States. It lies in the Sierra Blanca mountain range, close to the Lincoln National Forest. The village is approximately 120 miles north of El Paso, Texas, and 70 miles west of Roswell, New Mexico. |
What is the cost of living in Ruidoso NM ? |
Ruidoso administrative division
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Lincoln - other counties in New Mexico |
Ruidoso building department, NM
If you're looking to undertake a construction project in Ruidoso, NM, obtaining the necessary permits is a critical first step. These permits can be requested from the Planning and Zoning Department, which is located at Village Hall. It's important to reach out directly to this office to get detailed information on the costs and estimated processing times for your specific permit needs. The staff can guide you through the application process, ensuring that all local building regulations and requirements are met before you break ground.
| Office | Ruidoso Planning and Zoning Department |
|---|---|
| City | Ruidoso |
| State | NM |
| Address | 313 Cree Meadows Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345 |
| Phone | 575-258-4343 |
| Website | https://www.ruidoso-nm.gov/departments/planning-and-zoning |
Demography of Ruidoso
| Name of Ruidoso inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | Not available | N.C / N.C | ||
| Population density in Ruidoso | Not available | |||
Events nearby
| Pepe Aguilar | 2025-06-19 at Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino | ||
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| Ginuwine | 2025-06-20 at Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino | ||
| Katt Williams | 2025-06-21 at Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino | ||
| Flatland Cavalry | 2025-06-28 at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack | ||
 | Songwriter's Showcase: Women in Music | 2025-05-30 at The Liberty | |
 | THE DIRT | 2025-06-06 at The Liberty | |
 | Kolby Cooper + Kody West | 2025-06-12 at The Liberty |
List of Passport Facilities in Ruidoso, NM
Where to apply for a passport in Ruidoso, NM? There are 1 passport offices in Ruidoso, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| RUIDOSO POST OFFICE | 1090 MECHEM DRIVE | 5752581882 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Ruidoso
There are 8 bank branches in Ruidoso.
City Bank is the most popular bank in Ruidoso with 2 branch offices, followed by Pioneer Bank with 1 branch offices and then First Savings Bank with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Ruidoso:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| City Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Pioneer Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First Savings Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Compass Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First National Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Washington Federal Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Ruidoso administrative numbers
| Ruidoso Village code | 3565210 |
|---|---|
| Ruidoso Village postcode | 88345 |
Transportation modes in Ruidoso
| Airport | Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport 39.7 miles Holloman Air Force Base 42.5 miles Roswell International Air Center 65.8 miles |
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Ruidoso territory
| Ruidoso area | 16,15 sq mi (41,84 km²) |
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| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 33.3458 Longitude: -105.668 Latitude: 33° 20' 45'' North Longitude: 105° 40' 5'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -7:00 (America/Denver) Summer time : UTC -6:00 Winter time : UTC -7:00 |
| Local time | |
| Cities twinned with Ruidoso | Currently, the town Ruidoso isn’t twinned |
| Natural parks | Ruidoso isn't part of a natural park |
What is Ruidoso close to?
Leaflet | Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
| Nearby cities include: Ruidoso Downs, Cloudcroft and Tularosa | ||
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| Cloudcroft |  | Ruidoso Downs |
| Cloudcroft | Ruidoso Downs | Ruidoso Downs |
| Ruidoso Downs 4.2 miles | Cloudcroft 27.4 miles | Tularosa 27.6 miles |
Distance between Ruidoso and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 735 miles | Houston : 654 miles | Philadelphia : 1746 miles |
| Phoenix : 371 miles closest | San Antonio : 500 miles | San Diego : 665 miles |
| Dallas : 517 miles | San Jose : 950 miles | Jacksonville : 1423 miles |
| Indianapolis : 1169 miles | San Francisco : 1022 miles | Austin : 510 miles |
| Columbus : 1335 miles | Fort Worth : 484 miles | Charlotte : 1422 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Ruidoso, NM
Elementary schools in Ruidoso
Nob Hill Early Childhood Center
District of Ruidoso Municipal SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : K
Students : 197
Sierra Vista Primary
District of Ruidoso Municipal SchoolsLowest grade : 1, Highest grade : 2
Students : 308
White Mountain Elementary
District of Ruidoso Municipal SchoolsLowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 5
Students : 478
Middle schools in Ruidoso
Ruidoso Middle
District of Ruidoso Municipal SchoolsLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 467
High schools in Ruidoso
Ruidoso High
District of Ruidoso Municipal SchoolsLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 573
Private schools in Ruidoso
Sierra Blanca Christian Academy
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 9Students : 49
Leisure and activities in Ruidoso surrounding area
| Golf course | |
|---|---|
| Innsbrook Village Country Club | Cree Meadows Country Club |
| The Links at Sierra Blanca | |