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The Summer Food Service Program, sponsored by the new Boys & Girls Club of Sierra Blanca, dishes up free lunches in a number of different communities.
Heading off another divisive issue
It would appear that Ruidoso is heading down the path toward another divisive issue that will unfortunately consume energy and distract the community from moving forward.
Graduation at Ruidoso was a couple of weeks ago, on a Saturday. But the class of 2013 will hold its commencement ceremony on a Sunday next year.
The decision was sudden. Town authorities didn't hear that it was going to happen until May 1, and work was over for most by about May 15.
Group spends $30K to defeat two Democrats
An environmental group has spent about $30,000 in the home stretch of the primary campaign in hopes of defeating two Democratic state senators, David Ulibarri and Phil Griego.
Groundbreaking ceremony held at Rainmakers
Shovels in hand, ground is broken for the club house at Rainmakers' golf course.
Teens deny arson charges in White Fire
RUIDOSO, N.M. - Two teens accused of sparking a wildfire that destroyed five homes last year claim they didn't do it.
Memorial Day weekend fun around the region
If you're still making plans for Memorial Day, you'll have lots of opportunities for fun, from the region's largest wine festival close to home to day trips to enjoy the blues in Silver City or the state's most popular water recreation areas near Truth or Consequences.
Officers: Instincts can be a best defense
The brutal May 5 abduction and assault of an employee who had just left McDonald s at 10 p.m. after her shift, has other restaurant employees in the area seeking guidance on how to avoid such situations.
ENMU-R president speaks on partnership with RMSD
Older generations in New Mexico are now better educated than the younger generation in terms of credentials beyond high school.
Ruidoso officers Carolee Sandoval, Jon Lund, Cpl. Larry Smith and Sgt. Lawrence Chavez responded to the 200 block of Upper Terrace May 22 at 10:16 p.m. for a 911 call about a suicidal subject.
Mother's Day flowers have wilted, motorcycles have roared on down the road, graduation pictures are showing up in sunny smiley clusters on facebook.
County provides funding for 'Zozo animal shelter, pool
Requests from Carrizozo town officials for financial help with an animal shelter and swimming pool were approved by Lincoln County commissioners as part of their Fiscal Year 2012-2013 preliminary budget.
Falling gas prices could bode well for Ruidoso
As oil prices continue to fall, the affect is slowly showing up at gas pumps. Regular grade prices in Ruidoso were at $3.69 or a bit lower on Wednesday.
Downs budget calls for cuts, raises
A preliminary budget, if approved Tuesday by Ruidoso Downs city councilors, would further reduce spending during fiscal year 2012-2013, in spite of a proposed 3.5-percent cost of living adjustment raise proposed for city employees.
Former fire chief's federal claims against village dismissed
All federal claims against the village of Ruidoso asserted by former Fire Chief Tom Gavin were dismissed May 15 by the United States District Court in New Mexico in granting a summary judgment in favor of the village but state claims were remanded back to the state district court.
Recent rains keep fire ban from forest
Two and a half weeks ago, the situation looked different for the national forest in Lincoln County, but the substantial rain of recent days means Smokey Bear Ranger District staff didn't have to impose fire restrictions for the Memorial Day weekend.
Dogs seized from hoarder swamp shelter
RUIDOSO, N.M. - Dogs seized from a home labeled a hoarding case in Ruidoso Downs have flooded a shelter that's already bursting at the seams.
Ruidoso Village Manager Debi Lee and Ruidoso Downs Public Works Director Cleatus Richards sign the final papers closing out the $31.5 million regional wastewater treatment project.
Former Belen, Ruidoso official picked to run Sunland Park finances
Michael P. Steininger, a veteran municipal administrator who has overseen finances for Belen and Ruidoso, will temporarily manage and oversee Sunland Park's finances, according to a news release.