Alta Vista Motel is selling to new owners, Ryan and Denise Losette of Big Daddy’s Diner, next to the motel on the James Canyon Highway.
Cloudcroft Reader spoke with current Alta Vista owner Jerrilyn “Betty” Russell, who confirmed that the Losettes are purchasing the quaint motel, which directly neighbors their restaurant, Big Daddy’s Diner.
We also talked to Ryan Losette, who said,
“The paperwork hasn’t gone through yet.”
“It’s going to remain a hotel. I’ve got a silent partner who’s going to invest in it with me, a friend I used to work with. And then he’s going to come in with all the remodel money and we plan on majorly upgrading it.”
“We wouldn’t expect it to be done until, let’s see, probably next summer.”
“Everything needs to be gutted out. And it's all like shag carpet and stuff like that. We're ripping all that out and putting wood floors."
As for the name? Losette says,
“I think we’re going to name it ‘Inn the Clouds.’”
The Alta Vista Motel has a plat request at the upcoming September 3rd Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Recently, Cloudcroft Reader reported on a surprising replat reversal from Mayor Turner involving the Skywater properties directly behind the Cloudcroft Brewing Company.
A Skywater Subdivision plat is on the agenda, which includes the following new business:
“1315 Burro Ave / Sign Permit
205 James Canyon Hwy/Awning/Bldg Permit – will be present if any questions
802 Chautauqua Canyon Plat Review
502 Woodland Way: Building Permit
Alta Vista Motel Plat Review
Skywater Subdivision Plat Review
Review building permit ordinance and CID”
View the full agenda here:
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Cloudcroft Reader checked in with Ruidoso on Wednesday, August 28th, visiting the South Fork Fire burn scars, villages of Ruidoso and Alto, and local Ashley Dalton’s Insurance Agency.
We look forward to publishing what we found out, and soon.
The Village of Cloudcroft is celebrating Labor Day weekend with several free community events, including:
Old West Cowboys & Boardwalk Sales on Burro Avenue and throughout downtown Cloudcroft, Aug. 31-Sept. 2 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
An old-fashioned Melodrama in the Zenith Park Pavillion from the Cloudcroft Light Opera Co. called “Stop the Presses” at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 30th-Sept. 1st.
On August 31st, the Cloudcroft Art Society Co-op Gallery Art Sale at Michael Nivison Public Library from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
A street dance and line dancing on Burro Avenue, Saturday Aug. 31st from 5:00-9:00 p.m., and;
“Movie Night Under the Stars” on Saturday, Aug. 31st starts at 7:30 p.m., featuring The Wizard of Oz.
Cloudcroft Reader Presents:
Cloudcroft’s Fire Risk, a free public forum to discuss fire risk, mitigation, insurance, and more.
The meeting will be held at the Lodge Pavillion from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25th.
Sponsored by Otero County Electric Cooperative
The forum will focus on what government agencies are doing to mitigate risks and what you can do to prepare for a fire. We'll also examine the impact on insurance and how you can best protect your investment.
Cloudcroft Reader will moderate a panel including:
Caleb Finch, District Fire Management Officer for the Sacramento Ranger District
Mario Romero, General Manager/CEO, Otero County Electric Cooperative
Chief Erich Wuersching, Cloudcroft Volunteer Fire Department;
Nick Smokovich, Capitan District Forester/NM State Forestry Division;
Officials from the Village administration, including Mayor Craig Turner, are also expected to attend.
Presentations will be kept short and sweet to ensure plenty of time for questions and discussions. Seating is limited. Cash bar. Cloudcroft Reader pledge supporters (“Cloudcroft Stars”) can RSVP for a reserved seat. Email your request to rsvp-fire@cloudcroftreader.com
We hope you can join us for this important community forum.
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