Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Recreation And Tourism topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Residents urge more sports fields and parking as tournaments bring crowds to Ruidoso
Summary
Public commenter Dave 'T-Bone' Tetr said recent tournaments drew large crowds and estimated an $8–12 million economic benefit for Ruidoso, and he urged development of additional ball-field complexes, parking improvements, and disc-golf courses to sustain tourism and youth athletics.
Dave Tetr ("T-Bone"), a local resident and former parks staffer, told the council that several recent tournaments drew large numbers of participants and spectators (he estimated about 17,000 people across events) and that the local economic impact could be between $8 million and $12 million. He said current fields and parking (including Eagle Creek) are insufficient, that attendees parked on highways on May 30 and received tickets, and that the village needs additional fields — mentioning White Mountain as a potential site for a multi-field clover configuration (15–20 acres per clover with concessions and restrooms). He also suggested pursuing disc-golf tournament opportunities and exploring Forest Service land for additional courses.
Tetr framed the request as both a youth-program and tourism opportunity that would support local merchants and lodging providers. The comment was presented as public input; the transcript does not show immediate staff direction or council action in the excerpt.
