Funeral Homes in Ruidoso, NM

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Cody Willard (journalist).

Ruidoso is a village in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States, adjacent to the Lincoln National Forest. The population was 8,029 at the 2010 census. The cities of Ruidoso Downs, Hollywood, Mescalero, and Alto are suburbs of Ruidoso, and contribute to the Ruidoso Micropolitan Statistical Area's population of 21,223.A mountain resort town, Ruidoso lies in the rugged Sierra Blanca mountain range of southcentral New Mexico, where it merges with the Sacramento Mountains to the south. Ruidoso is a rapidly growing resort community due to the region's alpine scenery, the Ruidoso Downs racetrack, and the slopes of Ski Apache, the Mescalero Apache Tribe-owned ski resort on Sierra Blanca, a 12,000-foot (3,700 m) mountain. The tribe also operates the Inn of the Mountain Gods resort in the area, which includes a casino, hotel, and golf course. Ruidoso is the largest community in Lincoln County, and serves as the regional economic hub.Ruidoso has been experiencing explosive growth. Currently, Ruidoso is the 4th fastest growing city in New Mexico, after Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and Las Cruces. Massive investment has poured into the town from many developers. Major projects including large housing subdivisions, condos, and retail establishments have altered the face of the once "sleepy mountain community." As a result, the Village is contending with serious questions about the adequacy of the local water supply and zoning enforcement. Like many small communities that have been recently 'discovered', there is an ongoing debate about how best to plan for additional growth.In December 2006, 7% of eligible voters approved a $12.6 million bond issue to finance the expansion and modernization of the local wastewater treatment plant which was built in 1982. The plant is barely adequate to handle the existing population, and does not meet current EPA standards.The village received its name from the Rio Ruidoso (Spanish for "Noisy River"), a small stream that weaves through the city.

Ruidoso Obituaries

It was disclosed by The Californian on February 7th, 2015 that Wesley J Covington perished in Castroville, California.  Covington was 77 years old and was born in Ruidoso, NM.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Wesley J's life.

It was written by Wise County Messenger on September 20th, 2014 that Kathryn L Kinnard (Hegwer) passed on in Decatur, Texas.  Ms. Kinnard was 49 years old and was born in Ruidoso, NM.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Kathryn L's life.

It was disclosed on May 8th, 2013 that John Peter "Pete" Murray died in Ruidoso, New Mexico.  Murray was 79 years old and was born in Lubbock, TX.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor John Peter "Pete"'s life.

It was noted by Hutchinson News on January 29th, 2013 that Misti C Anderson (Berhek) passed away in Kansas.  Ms. Anderson was 42 years old and was born in Ruidoso, NM.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Misti C's life.

It was disclosed by Hutchinson News on January 29th, 2013 that Misti C Anderson (Berhek) perished in Kansas.  Ms. Anderson was 42 years old and was born in Ruidoso, NM.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Misti C's life.

It was noted on January 28th, 2013 that Misti C Anderson (Berchek) died in Ruidoso, New Mexico.  Ms. Anderson was 42 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Misti C's life.

It was reported on January 28th, 2013 that Misti C Anderson (Berchek) passed on in Ruidoso, New Mexico.  Ms. Anderson was 42 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Misti C's life.

It was reported on December 8th, 2012 that Gregg R Goldman perished in Ruidoso, New Mexico.  Goldman was 45 years old and was born in Sacramento, CA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Gregg R's life.

It was revealed by Idaho Press Tribune on September 6th, 2012 that Jessie Earl Taylor passed on in Nampa, Idaho.  Taylor was 77 years old and was born in Ruidoso, NM.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Jessie Earl's life.

It was disclosed on June 26th, 2012 that Jack R Crawford perished in Ruidoso, New Mexico.  Crawford was 90 years old and was born in Jacksonville, TX.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Jack R's life.

History

The cities of Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico Downs, Hollywood, New Mexico Mescalero, New Mexico and Alto, New Mexico are suburbs of Ruidoso and contribute to the Ruidoso Micropolitan Statistical Area's population of 21,223. Ruidoso is a village in Lincoln County, New Mexico County, New Mexico, United States, adjacent to the Lincoln National Forest. The population was 7,698 at the United States Census, 2000 census. . .