Wiley Sworn in; VoC Fact Sheet; Opening Day at Ski Cloudcroft; Healthcare in Otero County; Lodge Menu Preview; and More
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Ch-Ch-Changes: Catch up with Cloudcroft’s Administration Fact Sheet
Here’s the skinny on who’s who in the Village of Cloudcroft administration—the volunteers and employees keeping the village running— starting in January 2026:
Village Council & Administration
Mayor: Dusty Wiley
Trustees: Matt Willett, Keith Hamilton, Gail McCoy, Danny Hardwick
Attorney: Zach Cook
Judge: Mark Tatum
Key Positions & Department Heads
Volunteer Fire Department/EMS Chief and Emergency Manager: Erich Wuersching
Public Works Supervisor: Joe John (JJ) Carrizal
Wastewater Plant Operator: Scott Powell
Village Office (Finance, Clerks, Administration): Ashley White, Sylvia Hall, Rachel Truex
Library Director: Sandra Barr
Planning & Zoning Commission
Chair: Rick Donnelly
Vice Chair: Dave Bradshaw
Member: Amy Coor (plus, two open seats)
Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board
Chair: Julie Bragg
Members: Bri Jonnes, Amy Coor, Lauren Groesbeck, Karl Campbell
Library Advisory Board
Chair: Andrika Ruiz
Members: Rachel Truex, Charlette Foster, Joan Nussbaum, Gina Sweeny
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Chair: Matt Willett
Members: Bri Jonnes, Amy Coor, Adrienne West, Harry Crinklaw
Reader Reels: Ski Cloudcroft Opens
Ski Cloudcroft—the southernmost ski area in New Mexico, and second in the US only to Mount Lemmon Ski Valley in Arizona—opened for the season last week. They have all ages fun including snow tubing, a bunny hill, and ski and snowboard instructors.
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Try Vinyasa, VinYin, Restorative Thai Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and more at this cozy space and comfortable pace in the Village Plaza. Open by appointment.
Final 2025 Village Council Meeting: 5 Takeaways
Just in time for the holidays, the council members wished each other well and thanked both King and Maynard for their public service.
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First Bite: Preview a Taste of the New 1899 Menu at the Lodge
Contributing Editor Drew Gaines recently visited Chef Richard Lepree in his kitchen at the Lodge. We look forward to publishing an exclusive video interview with Lepree, the brigade de cuisine, and more soon through the Reader.
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Reader Reels: Christmas in Cloudcroft
Check out the Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade in the Christmas Capitol of New Mexico. This year’s tree was donated by Ski Cloudcroft and cut by the Village of Cloudcroft, and decorated by Tularosa Communications.
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Be in the Mountains Yoga & Massage
A cozy space for yoga and massage therapy at the Village PlazaOsha Trail Depot
Your destination for unique, hand-crafted treasuresCloudcroft Sandwich Shop
In the heart of downtown Cloudcroft, New MexicoJohn R. Battle, CPA, CVA, MAFF, CMAA
Personal & Business Taxes, Tax Planning & ConsultingThe Stove and Spa Store
We offer a variety of services to ensure your hearth and spa dreams are met!The Lodge at Cloudcroft
Landmark Choice Among New Mexico ResortsSacramento Camp & Conference Center
Come to the Mountain — Let God Refresh Your SoulNew Mexico Rails-to-Trails Association
We Convert Abandoned Railroad Lines Into Recreational TrailsLaughing Leaf Dispensary
Discover a world of wellness at Laughing LeafInstant Karma
Adventure Within: Transformative Yoga, Ayurvedic Wisdom, Nourishing Organics, Fair Trade BoutiqueOff the Beaten Path
Eclectic gifts & original artworkFuture Real Estate
Raise your expectations.Ski Cloudcroft
The Southern southernmost in New MexicoCloudcroft Therapeutic Massage
Maximizing Movement, Quality of Life ImprovementHigh Altitude
Your favorite little outdoor outfitter on Burro AvenueBlushing Yucca Esthetics
✨ Book your glow-up today✨The Elk Shed
Purveyors of Southwest Mountain Goods & FineryThe PAC
Pickleball Addicts of Cloudcroft—Pickleball in the CloudsPeñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative
For all the ways you love to connectBre Hope Media
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