Utilities & Infrastructure in Ruidoso Downs, NM

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

78.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

27.3%

of households

No Internet

14.0%

of households

Total Households

1,032

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
27.3%
Cellular Data Plan
74.4%
Satellite
19.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
36.0%
No Internet Access
14.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.0%

of households

Smartphone

88.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

42.4%

of households

Tablet

41.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.0%
Smartphone
88.6%
Desktop / Laptop
42.4%
Tablet
41.8%
Smartphone Only
34.3%
No Computer
9.0%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

2,146

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
RUIDOSO DOWNS WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water2,1460

78.2% of households in Ruidoso Downs have broadband internet access. 27.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 36.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.0% of households have no internet access. 34.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,146 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.