April 1, 2021: On tap this week is the Easter Egg Hunt and celebrations at Sierra Vista Primary and White Mountain Elementary, information about fishing licenses, the master plan for Grindstone Lake, and Wingfield Park, the open fire ban within the Village of Ruidoso and the resulting removal of charcoal grills from village parks.

Native New Mexican Teresa Burns and outdoor enthusiast joins the show this week to discuss the rewards of kayaking, hiking, and camping at some of her favorite places including Abiquiu Lake and White Sands, plus her part-time life living aboard a 32-foot cabin cruiser on the Columbian River outside Portland, Oregon.

Spring Break tops the hour this week including a pause in Midtown Sidewalk Project construction, opening hours and dates at Ski Apache, and the need for weekend parking reservations and fishing licenses at Grindstone Lake. Samantha Mendez joins the show to discuss her role as Community Development Director and various economic revitalization and infrastructure grant projects.

March 8, 2021: Conversations with Mayor Crawford this week included the March 11 - 21 Spring Break schedule at Ski Apache, a progress update on the Midtown Sidewalk Improvement Project, where to get a COVID-19 test and the important role testing plays in the reopening of businesses, the near-completion of the Grindstone Lake beach and the use of a high-season reservation system for crowd control, the reopening of the Ruidoso Community Center, and the possibility of adding a second Ruidoso dog park.

Everett Brophy of Dynamic Discs returns to the Village Volume to talk about all things disc golf in Ruidoso including the March 6 Youth Disc Golf Camp at Wingfield Park, the March 12, 13 - 14 Lincoln County War Disc Tournaments at Grindstone Lake, the Moon Mountain course, and Dynamic Discs’ new retail location to open in Midtown in May.

This week’s episode concentrates on Ruidoso Parks and Recreation event and project updates including a March 6 Youth Disc Golf Camp, 3D Archery Shoots planned for Spring 2021, the completion of the Grindstone Lake Master Plan project, and future improvements for the Alto Lake Recreation Area.

Conversations with Mayor Crawford this week included the NMDOH Red, Yellow, Green Framework, regional COVID testing initiatives, infrastructure projects, OHV riding and trail development, the wild horse population, emergency water assistance for the Fawn Ridge development, and NM Senate Bill 153 in regards to its possible impact on NM horse racing and casinos.

Dr. Stephen Rath of Fusion Medical Spa, joins the Outdoor Hour to discuss the benefits of being outdoors and active during the COVID pandemic, his role in local immunization efforts, and his involvement with the National Ski Patrol, three decades of military service, and glider piloting.

Meet USAPA Pickleball Ambassador Patrick Quist and learn the sport’s history.

Get insider adventure tips and information from outdoor enthusiast Mischelley McEuen.

An uptick in outdoor activities presents benefits and challenges for Ruidoso adventure outfitter Lance Roe.

Mischelley Mceuen of Salon Zia joins the Village Volume this week for the first episode of 2021.

Avid trout fisherman George Schleymeyer discusses, among other things, the status of the Grindstone Master Plan.

Lifelong outdoor enthusiast Karl Wenner shares tips and advice on regional recreation.

Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Department Administrative Assistant Melissa Haynes joins the Outdoor Hour this week.

Everett Brophy of Dynamic Discs talks all things disc golf in Ruidoso including the newly installed beginner's course at Wingfield Park.

Ruidoso Parks and Recreation staffers Julian Lopez and Ulrich Siebertz discuss professional and personal outdoor pursuits and purposes including the upcoming 3-D Archery Shoot event.

Matt Ingram, Executive Director of the Ruidoso Midtown Association joins the Outdoor Hour this week to share his passion and purpose for outdoor recreation in Ruidoso.

Episode 5: July 31, 2020: Lance Roe of Ruidoso outfitter Backcountry Attitudes joins the Village Volume this week to talk outdoor recreation in Ruidoso including guided OHV and mountain bike tours, archery, and adventure gear.