Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford

Mondays with the Mayor

January 23, 2023: Today’s episode focused on Village staging and preparations for the upcoming winter storm warning. Tim Roberts reported on the Wingfield House Heritage Center and Convention Center, while Police Chief Lawrence Chavez discussed last week's police activities, like the capture of a suspected burglar. Later, a listener called in to talk about the manholes on Mechem Drive. Also, community center events for the upcoming week were discussed.

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Chamber Chat: Shirley Donaldson

April 22, 2022: Guest Shirley Donaldson, joins the Chamber Chat hosts to discuss her clogging classes offered at the Community Center including beginners and advanced classes. She explained what clogging is and what types of music you can clog to. Also discussed were the Level II Fire Protections issued by the Village and upcoming community events including the May 5-6 Cinco De Mayo Celebration at the Ruidoso Convention Center.

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Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford

Mondays with the Mayor

April 4, 2022: Topics discussed this week included the April 1 start of NM recreational adult-use cannabis with Arnold Duke from Elevation 6420 in the studio. Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Director Rodney Griego and Lizza Miller joined the show with a status update about the Moon Mountain feasibility study. Shirley Donaldson shared information about the May 2022 beginners’ clogging class at the Ruidoso Community Center. Sue Hutchinson and Chef Brendan Gochenour discussed the Hope Harbor April 30 fundraiser, ‘Afternoon of Hope’ at ENMU. Also joining the show this week were Eddie Gutierrez and Jamey Rupley of Downshift Brewing Company at the Hidden Tap and Police Chief Lawrence Chavis to discuss the Citizens’ Police Academy and the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 30, a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs.

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Chamber Chat: James Hobbs

November 19, 2021: James Hobbs of the Flying J Ranch joins the show this week to discuss their upcoming White Mountain Christmas holiday show season. Also discussed is a PBS TV special with KENM, Flying J Wranglers: Flying J Ranch 40 Years of Magic, scheduled for broadcast on Saturday, Nov 27, 2021, at 8:30 pm.

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Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford

Mondays with the Mayor

November 15, 2021: Topics discussed this week include the current COVID-19 capacity at Lincoln County Medical Center, the recent rate cut on water utility bills, upcoming activities at the Ruidoso Community Center, and the RSVP program. Also discussed were new Village of Ruidoso employment opportunities. Former Doña Ana County Commissioner Isabella Solis also joined the show this week to discuss her announcement to run for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor.

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Community, Chamber Chat Deborah Douds and Andrea Joray Community, Chamber Chat Deborah Douds and Andrea Joray

Chamber Chat: Andrea Fernandez

November 12, 2021: Andrea Fernandez of the Lincoln County Community Health Council joins the show this week to discuss the deadline for area businesses and service providers to be listed in the upcoming Health and Wellness guide. Also discussed are events at the Ruidoso Community Center including their $2 breakfast and dance classes.

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Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford

Mondays with the Mayor

October 25, 2021: Topics discussed this week include end-of-quarter financials, ratification of a grant application for Lincoln County Hazard Mitigation Plan, and a change order for rock excavation for the Town and Country project. Infrastructure status updates included the near completion of Village Hall renovations, the Wingfield House project, and the Horton Complex. In the studio this week were Anthony Montes and Andrea Ward of the Ruidoso Community Center discussing center activities and events. School Board Candidates, Dave Tomlin and Vicki Porter were in for introductions and Q&A in advance of the 2021 Local Elections. Police Chief Chavez introduced the department’s newest detective, Jonathan Brashear, and advise on Halloween community safety.

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