Mondays with the Mayor
March 14, 2022: Village Councilor John Cornelius joined the show this week to discuss his history with the village from the early 70s through his past 8 years as a council member including workforce housing and his son's involvement in securing the village's online security and his role with FEMA in Washington for getting the funds from the 2008 flood. Also discussed was the successful first annual Ruidoso Outdoor Expo. Cannabis Advocate Josh McCurdy also joined the show to discuss the upcoming April 1st retail sale of recreational cannabis in New Mexico and the associated regulations and challenges.
Mondays with the Mayor
March 7, 2022: Topics discussed this week included the past weekend's Blue & Gold Ruidoso Warriors fundraiser, the March 12, 13, 2022, Ruidoso Outdoor Expo at the Ruidoso Convention Center, and the agenda for Tuesday’s Council Meeting including the approval of the sewer line extension for the new Region IX location on Mechem Drive plus an agreement for services with EcoServants. Also discussed were Village employees and promotions, and resurfacing grant applications for Brady Canyon and the Upper Canyon traffic circle. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez introduced the department’s newest officer, Ryan Munoz, and the Mayor swore him in. Chief Chavez also discussed last week's police activities including a disturbance at the hospital and the arrest of two suspects in a string of home robberies and the community's assistance in their capture.