CAPITAL PROJECTS

Housing Updates

The Village of Ruidoso proclaimed April as “Fair Housing Month.” The Village’s Workforce Housing Advisory Board, in partnership with the Lincoln County Board of Realtor Associates, had an informational booth at the annual Cedar Creek Easter Egg Hunt on April 8, 2023. During this event, they conducted surveys to understand the current needs of residents and distributed information relating to longterm rentals and home buying.

Here is a brief update of local housing projects:

Mechem Meadows

Located at 1114 Mechem Drive, Mechem Meadows is near completion. The roads are being constructed using millings to cover driving surfaces. Once this is done, move-in will begin. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is set to take place on Tuesday, May 16th, at 2 PM. The public is welcome to join in celebrating Ruidoso’s first-ever workforce housing development.

1104 Mechem Drive

The Village of Ruidoso and Mesa Apartments applied for the second time to the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority for the 9% tax credit allocation. Intending to secure funding for the construction of approximately 72 apartment units located at 1104 Mechem Drive, the application was denied again. A meeting will be held in May with all parties involved to review the application and re-strategize for next year’s funding cycle.

99 Sunny Slope Drive

This lot will soon house a single-wide, manufactured 3-bedroom home. Due to the lot’s historical surface water runoff, the site plan has been engineered to include soil and density testing. Once the dirt work is complete, the electrical, water, and sewer infrastructure will be installed. Move-in will begin as soon as the work is complete.

603 Mechem Drive

The multi-family lot at 603 Mechem Drive will soon expand to accommodate 12- 20 additional dwellings. The site plan design will include duplexes to increase density. A shared outdoor space is being considered to promote a neighborhood feel to the lot and provide a sense of community.