Welcome to the Ruidoso Police Department’s Records Request Portal

Welcome to the official records request page for the Ruidoso Police Department. Here, you can easily access and download the official request form to obtain police records, crash reports, and local background checks. Identification is required for all requests.

Available Police Records and Fees

• Incident Reports: $1.00 per page

• Crash Reports: $14.00 per report

• Audio DVDs: $12.00 each

• Miscellaneous Copies: $1.00 per page

• Flash Drives: $24.00 each

• Local Background Checks: $5.00 per person

Important Privacy Information

Certain records—such as arrest records resulting in dismissals or non-prosecution—may require additional documentation before being released. Requests for commercial solicitation purposes are prohibited.

How to Request Records

1. Complete the Records Request Form.

2. Complete the form with as much detail as possible to ensure a timely and accurate response.

3. Submit the form:

4. Pay the applicable fees at the time of submission (if required).

  • Some records that can be emailed are free of charge.

Questions? Contact Us!

For any questions or assistance with your request, please contact:

Jessica Tijerina

Police Records Clerk

Email: jessicatijerina@ruidoso-nm.gov

Tel: (575) 258-7365 ext. 1126

We are committed to transparency and processing your request as quickly as possible.