Mondays with the Mayor
February 14, 2022: Topics discussed this week included the 2022 Municipal Officer Elections and next week’s candidates’ forum on this radio show, and village water use and rights. Infrastructure updates included the status of Broadband Expansion, Center Street Renovation, and Midtown Light Pole Replacement projects. Additionally, Ruidoso Police Chief Lawrence Chavez was in the studio to discuss two new officer hirings and George “The Trout Man” Schlemeyer was in to talk about improvements at Grindstone and Alto Lakes.
Mondays with the Mayor
February 7, 2022: Topics discussed this week included the Lincoln County Day Legislative Reception in Santa Fe hosted on Feb. 2 by the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce. Networking opportunities included a virtual meeting with the Governor about funding for bridge and sewer rehabilitation. Additionally, Ruidoso Police Chief Lawrence Chavez was in the studio to share an immediate need for new officers and the criteria for non-certified recruits.
Mondays with the Mayor
January 10, 2022: Show highlights this week included Mayor Crawford’s scheduled January 24 State of the Village address, the upcoming meeting with Infrastructure Finance Czar, Marty Chavez regarding the application and use of federal recovery money, the surge in Lincoln County COVID infection cases and LCMD hospitalization data. Also discussed were the 2022 Municipal Officer Election and the GO Bond for the purpose of enlarging, improving, and/or extending the production and distribution components of the Village's water system. Ruidoso Police Chief Lawrence Chavez was in-studio to discuss the progress of the consolidated dispatch at the Horton Complex, including the funding of a new communications tower.
Mondays with the Mayor
December 13, 2021: Topics of discussion this week included the success of the Parks & Recreation Christmas Drone Show put on last weekend, the Eye On Water mobile apps to monitor personal water consumption and how to create an account. Also discussed were the Tuesday, December 14 council meeting agenda and the creation of a Safety Officer position for the Village. State Representative Zach Cook called in from Santa Fe to discuss NM Redistricting and Ruidoso Police Chief Lawrence Chavez joined the show to discuss the increase of vehicle theft and burglaries over the holiday season and the steps people can take to prevent vehicle theft.
Mondays with the Mayor
November 22, 2021: Guest host and Parks and Recreation Supervisor Rodney Griego was in the studio to discuss the near completion of the new Cree Meadows Trail, future plans and projects including conceptual plans for Wingfield Park and the White Mountain Sports Complex. Village Project Manager Zeke Greer provided infrastructure updates on village bridges, the new Lift Station in the Upper Canyon, and easing traffic flow for the holidays. Dick Cooke, Director of Forestry, provided information about a Moon Mountain Fuel Management Study, and State Representative Zach Cook discussed the December and January state legislative sessions.
Mondays with the Mayor: Tim Dodge, Ron Sena, and Dr. Anthony “Ant” Thornton
September 27, 2021: Dr. Anthony “Ant” Thornton, Candidate for Lieutenant Governor joined the show this week to discuss his platform and changes he would like to see in New Mexico. The Mayor and Village Managers discussed Grindstone and Alto lakes water levels and the “Snake Shake” concessions at Alto Lake and upcoming events including the Aspenfest parade and after-party at Wingfield Park. Additionally, they discussed the upcoming Village Council agenda items and the roles and responsibilities of the Mayor and Village Council. Infrastructure updates included the continued need for and progress on affordable housing in the Ruidoso area.