Chamber Chat: Jeff Frawley
February 11, 2022: Professor of English, Department Chair of Language & Fine Arts Jeff Frawley of ENMU-Ruidoso joins the show this week to discuss the university’s new Fine Arts Magazine, Ridgeline Review, and how the community can submit for publication. Also discussed was the new guest speaker series, Feed Your Brain, every Wednesday at the ENMU-Ruidoso campus.
Chamber Chat: Wendy Mason
January 28, 2022: Wildfire Prevention & Communications Coordinator Wendy Mason of the NM State Forestry Division joins the show this week to discuss the upcoming wildfire season and safety measures the public can take to help to prevent them.
Chamber Chat: Ty Bonnell
January 21, 2022: Executive Director with Ski Apache Adaptive Sports, Ty Bonnell joins the show this week to discuss the Annual Silent Auction fundraiser on January 29 at the Ruidoso Convention Center as well as how the program works and who it benefits. Also discussed is the addition of mountain biking in summer 2022 to the Adaptive Sports program.
Chamber Chat: Rochelle Lentschke and Tatiana Magana
January 7, 2022: Apprenticeship & Outreach Coordinator, Rochelle Lentschke, and Tatiana Magana, Youth Career Coach, of NM Workforce Connection join the show this week to discuss career resources and services. They share how the program can help employers and people looking for a career in the community as well as promote the upcoming Opportunity Fair in February.
Chamber Chat: Mary Maxon, Michael and Delana Clements
December 31, 2021: Mary Maxon, Michael and Delana Clements of the Old Dowlin Mill joined the show this week to discuss Old Mill repair progress including the just-completed roof and the need for additional funds, through donations, to complete the reconstruction project. Also discussed were New Year’s Eve and upcoming holiday events.
Chamber Chat: Victor Montes
December 10, 2021: Victor Montes of Lincoln County Toys for Tots joins the show this week to discuss their program and when and where they will be sorting the donations to be delivered in addition to last weekend's Parade of Lights winners for Best Floats and Vehicles. Also discussed were upcoming village events including the community Coat Drive, the Flying J Ranch Christmas Program, and the upcoming Vines in the Pines event to be held on Feb. 19, 20, 2022 at the Ruidoso Convention Center.
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.
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.
Chamber Chat: Jazmine Estrada
November 5, 2021: Jazmine Estrada, Board President of the Humane Society of Lincoln County, joins the show this week to discuss the new Shelter and Thrift Shop, a new Challenge Grant from the Hubbard Foundation, and upcoming events hosted by the Humane Society.
Chamber Chat
October 29, 2021: Chamber Chat hosts Deborah Douds and Shawon Darden discuss the benefits of membership with the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce and Halloween events scheduled in and around the village over the weekend.
Chamber Chat: Kathleen McDonald
October 22, 2021: Chamber Chat talks with show guest Kathleen McDonald, Publicist at the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts to discuss the fall-winter-spring 2021/22 program. The second half of the show was a rundown of upcoming Ruidoso events and activities.
Chamber Chat: Sue Francis
October 15, 2021: Chamber Chat talks with show guest Sue Francis, Executive Director of HEAL and The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter to discuss the Nest Fest fundraiser event on Sunday, Oct 17, 2021, at Enchanted Vine. The second half of the show was a rundown of October events and activities in Ruidoso.
Chamber Chat: Stephanie Hale and Gillian Baudo
October 8, 2021: Chamber Chat talks with show guests Stephanie Hale, Executive Director of Thrive in Southern New Mexico, and Gillian Baudo with the Community Foundation of Lincoln County to discuss how each organization receives and distributes funds for the community via grants and community programs.
Chamber Chat: Crystal Sifuentes
October 1, 2021: Chamber Chat talks with show guest Crystal Sifuentes, Executive Operations Assistant with Ruidoso Downs Race Track, to talk about the All American CowboyFest. Also discussed were all the activities associated with the Aspenfest. The Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce member highlight is Stacey Tatum of The RareBird Workshop.