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Boil water advisories issued after Ruidoso flooding
RUIDOSO, N.M. — Boil water advisories have been issued for parts of the Ruidoso area where flooding caused damage and disruptions to drinking water systems.
The advisories are intended to protect the health of residents and visitors. These areas are under a boil water advisory:
| Public Water System | General Area Served | Population | Advisory Status |
| Cedar Creek Mutual Water Consumers Assoc. | Ruidoso | 33 | Precautionary boil water advisory issued for the entire system |
| River Ranch RV Park | Ruidoso Downs | 150 | Precautionary boil water advisory issued for the entire system |
| Ruidoso Downs Racetrack | Ruidoso Downs | 3,200 | Precautionary boil water advisory issued as a safety measure during system shutdown |
| Ruidoso Water System – Upper Canyon Area | Ruidoso | 15,947 | Village of Ruidoso has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for the Upper Canyon area of their system. |
Residents and businesses using water from these systems should boil water for at least one minute before:
- Drinking
- Making coffee, tea and other drinks
- Making ice
- Cooking
- Washing fruits and vegetables
- Using water to feed a baby
- Brushing teeth
- Providing as drinking water for pets
These systems reported no significant impact or service disruptions:
| Public Water System | General Area Served | Population |
| Alto Lakes Water and Sanitation District | Alto | 2,870 |
| Apple Blossom and White Angel Mesa WUA | Ruidoso Downs | 33 |
| BPOE Elks Lodge | Ruidoso | 25 |
| Safe Haven RV Park | Ruidoso Downs | 58 |
| Seeping Springs Campground | Ruidoso Downs | 75 |
| Smokey Bear R S Lincoln USFS | Ruidoso | 180 |
| Twin Spruce Campground | Ruidoso | 200 |
| Ruidoso Downs Water System | Ruidoso Downs | 2,146 |
The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security has more information and resources for disaster recovery on its website.