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Cloudcroft's Commercial Kaleidoscope: A Whirlwind of Business Changes

Bigfoot's big exit, Rendezvous becomes Poke the Bear, new flavors at Dusty Boots, Trestle Medical Services welcomes patients, Homee expands, Speedy Deliveries promised, and Roots take bloom. Whew!
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Ruidoso Fire Believed 'Intentional'
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The Night Shift: Why Did Three of Four Officers Resign This Week?
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The South Fork and Salt Fires Blaze in Ruidoso, Mescalero Areas
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The Lodge at Cloudcroft: A Century-Old Icon's Renaissance
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One of the prettiest places in the area is in a sorry state
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Drew Gaines
The Lodge at Cloudcroft: A Century-Old Icon's Renaissance
Owner Joe Duncan shares the journey of restoring a mountain gem.
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Chris Hearne
Something's Burning: Protecting Cloudcroft Where Wildland and Village Meet
Part Two of the Local Forest Service Fire Management Officers' chat with Cloudcroft Reader on our district's changing fire conditions, their team…
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Hannah Dean
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Chris Hearne
Fire Forum Recap: Cloudcroft Residents Get Crash Course in Wildfire Preparedness
Five expert panelists address prevention, mitigation, and insurance concerns. Here's a summary of what went down Wednesday evening.
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Hannah Dean
A Replat Too Far: Controversial Skywater Subdivision Request Unanimously Voted Down
Three trustees call for Jim Maynard to step down as a trustee and mayor pro-tem after denying replat request for Skywater development
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Hannah Dean
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Chris Hearne
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Battling Wildfires in Cloudcroft: The Long Game
Sacramento Ranger District Fire Management Officers reflect on decades of experience and strategy in wildfire management, the Ruidoso fires, and…
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Hannah Dean
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Chris Hearne
Pics from the 2024 High Altitude Classic (and Afterparty)
Cloudcroft Reader hangs out at the sunny September competition day. Photos by Hannah Dean and Drew Gaines
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Hannah Dean
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Drew Gaines
To Consolidate Or Not: Otero County Volunteer Fire Departments Face Change
The High Rolls VFD votes on consolidation before the next round of Insurance Service Office inspections as the county faces volunteer shortages and…
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Drew Gaines
Cloudcroft Stars Support Local News
Many of your neighbors have already stepped-up to support the Cloudcroft Reader in our first year of publishing. Will you join them?
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Cloudcroft Fire Risk
Free public forum September 25th at 6pm featuring five experts on fire management and risk in Cloudcroft and New Mexico
Alta Vista Motel Slated for New Owner, New Look, New Name
Big Daddy’s Diner owners plan to remake chalet-style motel
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Hannah Dean
Drip, Drip: PURe Water Project
From setback to strategy: the birth of a new Village water plan
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Chris Hearne
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Cloudcroft's Murky Accounting
Village administration discovers it's been living in a financial fog
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Cloudcroft's Fire Chief Shares Village Emergency Alert Plan
As the South Fork and Salt Fires burn to our North, and thousands of people remain evacuated, Fire and EMS Chief Wuersching reminds Cloudcroft Village…
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Hannah Dean
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Chris Hearne
Ruidoso Fire Believed 'Intentional'
Cloudcroft Mayor says Cloudcroft stands by to help Ruidoso however possible and is working to prepare the Village if ever such an event occurs here.
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Hannah Dean
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Chris Hearne
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Catching Up with Coach Sheri Wimsatt
Cloudcroft School’s retiring Athletic Director talks with the Cloudcroft Reader about her career, life, and upcoming plans
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Hannah Dean
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The Night Shift: Why Did Three of Four Officers Resign This Week?
New Work Schedule Splits Council, Police.
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Hannah Dean
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Chris Hearne
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Making a Budget
Notes from Day One of Village Council's Open to the Public Budget Retreat
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Hannah Dean
Cloudcroft Bear Pride: New Mural Thanks to State Grant
Samantha Odom's latest public art piece brings school spirit to gymnasium
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Hannah Dean
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