Volume VIII
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April 2022
Hello Ruidoso, and welcome to Spring! We are thankful for the snow we received this winter and now are looking forward to warmer weather. The legislative session has ended, and the Village fared well, better than most. The Village lobbied hard and is prepared to use the funding received for some of the many shovel-ready projects we have. Thanks again to the Village Council, the VOR staff and our citizens that helped get our message to the lawmakers. As you are aware, the Paradise Canyon project has started along with the inconvenience that comes with projects like this. I would like to thank Mayor Lynn Crawford everyone for their patience, all the calls and emails are appreciated. The Center Street refurbish has started as well and will be complete by Memorial Day Weekend. The old Water Shop building is now removed, and the Municipal Court building will soon follow. Municipal Court and Judge Potter will be temporarily housed at Village Hall while their permanent home is being constructed at the Horton Complex. It is hard to imagine all the work that is being done to complete these projects. Think of the money generated by these improvements and the gain to the community in the near future! Another jewel in the crown of Ruidoso has been acquired, as we have been able to purchase the property at the corner of Sudderth and Country Club. This vacant lot will soon have a Master Plan with public input as to its future use. The property reaches from the roadways to the river, and it has been envisioned that a fish habitat with river restoration be employed to improve the function and use of the river. I am sure there will be additional parking with the majority used for green space and the continuation of the river walking trail. Imagine outdoor activities, small concerts, plays, and places to relax and enjoy nature. I would like to thank Nancy Canning for making this available to the Village for all to enjoy. With the conclusion of Spring Break, it was very evident that we have a severe shortage of workers to operate our shops and restaurants. It will take all of us to remedy this problem. Please continue to support the Workforce, Multi-Family and Single-Family Housing initiatives as it affects us all. Businesses cannot be as profitable, and experiences will be less pleasurable with long waits and fewer services offered. This problem is not exclusive to Ruidoso as it is an issue affecting businesses across the country, however, it is often more noticeable in a small community like ours. I am confident we can work together and make significant strides to conquer this issue. After all, I saw this community thrive during the pandemic, and I expect us to continue to thrive through inflation and labor shortages as well. Don’t forget to tune-in to Mondays with the Mayor on 1490 AM every Monday from 8:00 – 10:00 AM. It’s the news you can use. We love it when you call in with questions! Until next time, let’s continue to be positive, help our neighbors, and be polite.
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