Administration Officers The Ruidoso Downs Police Department is led by Police Chief, Doug Babcock. His responsibilities include the administration of the department which encompasses the Police, Communications, and Animal Control Departments. He was appointed by Mayor Tom E. Armstrong and the City Council and was sworn into office on March 14, 2011 at City Council meeting by Municipal Judge Harrold Mansell. If you have any questions or problems that you would like to discuss with him please call at (575) 378-4001.