XTERRA World Championship • Ruidoso, New Mexico • October 8–11, 2026
Quick access to emergency services, medical care, weather and flash flood safety information, and official alerts during XTERRA World Championship week in Ruidoso.
Emergency
Police • Fire • Medical
For a life-threatening illness, injury, or other emergency, call 9-1-1. When calling, provide your location and, if you are on course, the nearest trail marker or aid station if known.
CALL 9-1-1Stay Informed
Keep your phone available during XTERRA World Championship week and pay attention to official race communications, emergency notifications, and instructions from race and public safety officials.
XTERRA Race-Week Alerts
Receive XTERRA World Championship race-week text alerts and important event information on your mobile phone.
Recommended for Visitors
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) are free emergency messages sent automatically to compatible mobile phones in an affected geographic area. No registration is required.
Before race day, check your phone settings to make sure emergency and public safety alerts are enabled.
Use Ruidoso Ready for information about local emergency notifications, evacuation information, severe weather alerts, road closures, and other public safety resources during your stay.
Local Medical Resources
Find emergency, urgent, and primary care options in Ruidoso during XTERRA World Championship week. For a life-threatening illness or injury, call 9-1-1.
Emergency Department • Open 24 Hours
211 Sudderth Drive
Ruidoso, NM 88345
Phone: 575-257-8200
Emergency Department: Open 24 hours
For medical emergencies or conditions requiring emergency-level care, go directly to the Emergency Department or call 9-1-1.
Walk-In & Urgent Care
159 Mescalero Trail, Suite 8
Ruidoso, NM 88345
Phone: 575-808-8297
Hours: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, with staff on standby after 3:00 PM if needed.
Unavailable October 6–7.
XTERRA rate: $95 per visit for athletes, attendees, and their families. International athletes should be prepared to pay at the time of service.
For non-emergency care, call ahead to confirm services, hours, and appointment or walk-in availability.
1214 Mechem Drive, Suite B
Ruidoso, NM 88345
Phone: 575-286-0050
Hours:
Tuesday–Friday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
101 5th Street
Ruidoso, NM 88345
Phone: 575-630-0211
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Call ahead to confirm appointment availability.
New Mexico Department of Health
111 Kansas City Road
Ruidoso, NM 88345
Phone: 575-545-6789
Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–6:30 PM
Same-day appointments are available and walk-ins are welcome.
Weather Awareness
Weather conditions can change quickly in Ruidoso. Recent wildfire burn scars can increase the risk of fast-moving flash floods, mudflows, and debris flows during heavy rain. Flooding can also occur downstream even when it is not raining where you are.
Flash Flood Warning or Emergency
If a Flash Flood Warning or Flash Flood Emergency is issued for your location, move to higher ground and follow instructions from public safety officials. Never walk, swim, or drive through floodwater, and never drive around barricades.
Mountain weather can change rapidly. Monitor official weather and emergency information before heading out and while you are on course.
Flash flooding can reach an area even when it is not raining there. Storms upstream can quickly send water and debris downhill.
Do not enter flooded roadways, low-water crossings, arroyos, or other areas where water is moving across your route.
Use these official Village of Ruidoso resources for burn-scar flood guidance, road closures, flood conditions, weather alerts, evacuation notices, shelters, and other emergency information.
Public Safety Partners
Local public safety agencies are working alongside XTERRA organizers to support athletes, spectators, and visitors during World Championship week in Ruidoso.
