Chamber Chat
April 8, 2022: Chamber Chat hosts Deborah Douds and Shawon Darden discuss upcoming Ruidoso events.
Chamber Chat: Elisa Vigil and Dayna Wortham
April 1, 2022: Elisa Vigil and Dayna Wortham of Region IX Education Cooperative joined the show this week to discuss the April 9 Mental Health and Wellness Fair from 10:00 to 2:00 at Mountain Annie’s, They also shared a list of vendors that will be attending as well as the types of services Region IX provides for the community.
Chamber Chat: Dakota Jackson and Harley Bautista
March 25, 2022: Dakota Jackson and Harley Bautista of T-Mobile joined the show this week to discuss the new T Mobile store location in Boulder Plaza and all the services and devices offered including the new Green iPhones and pet and child trackers.
Chamber Chat: Kiya Boss
March 18, 2022: Kiya Boss of the Ruidoso Valley Greeters, a non-profit organization formed for promoting business development, joined the show this week to discuss the 2022 return of the annual Christmas Jubilee (Nov. 11 - 13, 2022) and the ways local merchants can participate. Also discussed is the history of the Greeters and how to get involved.
Chamber Chat: Laurie Benavides and Becky Brooks
March 11, 2022: Laurie Benavides and Becky Brooks joined the show this week to discuss the High Mountain Youth Project, a Ruidoso nonprofit organization for vulnerable youth, the opening of their new location at 637 Sudderth Drive, and plans to add a 24-Hour Youth Crisis Shelter with overnight care in the Fall of 2022 for area homeless youth who need a place to stay. Don’t miss the organization’s fun-filled summer fundraiser event, the 4th Annual High Mountain Great Bed Race and Chile Cookoff, in Midtown on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
Chamber Chat: Sam Freed
March 4, 2022: Sam Freed, Director of Marketing for Noisy Water Winery joined the show this week to discuss the business’ new Midtown location as well as the March 4 Alex Reymundo - It’s the Tequila Talking Tour. comedy show at the winery’s Enchanted Vine event barn. Also discussed was the March 13 opening of the Enchanted Vine Farmers & Crafts Market hosted every Sunday starting at 10 am. Market until 2 pm with live music starting at Noon.
Chamber Chat: Stephanie Hale
February 25, 2022: Executive Director Stepahine Hale of THRIVE in Southern New Mexico, and THRIVE board member Bruce Ashburn of PNM joined the show this week to discuss the Benefit Concert with Jeff Carson on March 5, 2022. Also discussed was the success THRIVE had in fundraising last year and who they were able to help with the donated funds.
Chamber Chat: Oscar Saucedo and Jacob Kinney
February 18, 2022: Zia Natural Gas Business Development Manager, Oscar Saucedo, and Jacob Kinney, Pipeline Safety Manager join the show this week to discuss the importance of calling 811 before you dig so that you don’t accidentally hit any buried utility lines in your yard. Also discussed are some rebates that Zia Natural Gas offers for upgrading to more energy-efficient appliances.
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.