Ruidoso's tentative resolution (2012-03) of 12-Jan-2021 (please read here), requests the 14  wild horses (seen here on 30-Dec-2020) be removed from the village.  They are beloved by residents and visitors and cause fewer (if any) problems than the existing allowed wildlife of Elk, Deer, Turkeys, Bears, Mountain Lions and others.  The Elk are more dangerous than the 14 free roaming horses because they are larger, less predictable and take longer to get out of the road. Our wild horses are easily shooed away.

If the village of Ruidoso wants more safety with these wild animals, they could consider fencing in some places and cattle guards to keep all hoofed animals away from major traffic areas.  

Population management is not yet a problem with only 14,but there is one well known, tried and true method using the horse contraceptive PZP (details here) It has been used successfully for several years by the National Park service with herds they manage. (details here)

Even our tourism and chamber of commerce leaders publish that the horses are wonderful! Visitors, residents and neighbors all enjoy the presence of these majestic beasts and we strongly urge the village Council and village Manager to allow them to continue to thrive and beautify our mountain neighborhoods. 

If possible,please indicate whether you might be a resident of Ruidoso, a neighbor (close,but outside the village limits), a visitor or an interested other party.

Thank you and please vote/sign to keep our beautiful wild and free roaming horses in Ruidoso!