VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO
RESOLUTION 2020-17

A RESOLUTION DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN
THE VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO

WHEREAS, the World Health Organization has officially declared there to be a global pandemic of 9
{Coronavirus}; and

WHEREAS the Governor ofthe State of New Mexico has declared a State of Emergency In order to contain and combat
the virus; and

WHEREAS the New Mexico Health Secretary has issued a public health order suspending mass gatherings In New
Mexico effective immediately In order to prevent the spread of the virus; and

WHEREAS, the President of the United States has officially declared a state of health emergency with regards to the
national COVID- 19 epidemic; and

WHEREAS. the CDC has advised that local governments should take immediate action to limit the spread of the virus
through social distancing cancellation of public meetings limiting public gatherings and events and implementing

additional public health safety and education measures to prevent contain and, where possible to mitigate the impact of
the virus; and

WHEREAS, cases of the virus in New Mexico have been confirmed and continue to increase and are growing closer to
the Village of Ruidoso, now being as close as Dona Ana County, Chavez County, and Socorro County; and

WHEREAS, national and state health experts now believe that the spread of the virus throughout the country appears to
be inevitable at this point; and

WHEREAS the Village has complied with the state requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act for the posting and
notification of an emergency meeting of the Village Council during a declared state of emergency; and

WHEREAS, The Village of Ruidoso is eligible to ?le for emergency ?nancial resources related to the time spent and
supplies used during this medical emergency event; and

WHEREAS, The Federal Government has passed the Federal Emergency Leave Act.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO that under the
laws of New Mexico Civil Preparation Act do declare a state of emergency for the Village of Ruidoso, New Mexico for the
purpose of exercising necessary emergency powers, for requesting aid. expending local resources, and requesting State
assistance.

That, consistent with the declarations of the WHO, the federal government, and the Governor of the State of New Mexico,
a Disaster Declaration of a Health Emergency is hereby established by the Council for and in the Village of Ruidoso.

The Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and Village Manager to conduct such emergency measures as may be
appropriate to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare of both our residents and visitors.

Consistent with the state requirements under the Open Public Meetings Act and all other applicable regulations and
statutes for both an emergency meeting and the declaration of a state of emergency by a local government, the Clerk and
Attorney shall provide to the required offices notice of this meeting, the actions of the governing body, and make available
said notice and actions to the public upon request.

  
  

Provide eighty {80) hours of Emergency Leave to full-time employees in accordance with th
Act. To be used in accordance with the Village of Ruidoso Administrative Regulation 202 0

Emergency Leave

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of March 2020.;

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Bertha De Los Santos. Deputy Village Clerk

 

D. rawfdird, Mayor

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