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Ruidoso housing-recovery help sessions scheduled for November 10 and 12
Residents seeking housing-recovery assistance can get application help at the Ruidoso Public Library on November 10 and 12, according to the Village of Ruidoso’s published schedule. Sessions are listed for 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at 107 Kansas City Road.
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