Voluntary Evacuation for Upper Canyon Residents Due to Landslide Risk

RUIDOSO, NM – Residents in Upper Canyon, specifically beyond Main & Fox Rd., are now under a SET / VOLUNTARY EVACUATION effective immediately and until noon on September 30, 2026. This urgent measure is due to an increased landslide risk following a forecast of heavy rain.

The Village of Ruidoso Office of Emergency Management issued this Civil Emergency Message, emphasizing that landslides can occur suddenly and pose a deadly threat. Those choosing to evacuate can find shelter at Gateway Church.

For ongoing updates and additional information, residents are advised to tune into 1490 AM or follow the official social media accounts of the Village of Ruidoso.