DHSEM to host event to help Ruidoso residents find legitimate contractors
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – An event to help Ruidoso residents rebuild after fires and flooding damaged the community in 2024 will be held in the village Saturday.
During the event, residents will meet with licensed contractors, hear about available services, learn about processes and permits, and take the first steps for rebuilding and repairing their property following the South Fork and Salt fires and subsequent flooding.
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Residents will also be able to enroll in Disaster Case Management for support with navigating the recovery process. Disaster case managers and state partner agencies will be on site to assist residents who attend.
The Contractor Connects event will be hosted by DHSEM's Disaster Case Management team from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at ENMU-Ruidoso, 709 Mechem Dr.
Residents impacted by the fires and floods who are unable to attend the event can enroll in Disaster Case Management by calling 505-670-4662. Learn more about Contractor Connects here.
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