Chamber Chat
September 23, 2022: Guests Johnny, Helen, Terri, and Judy Barajas joined the show this week to discuss how the Village of Ruidoso has changed since the 1940s. Also announced that Helen was selected as the Grand Marshal of the 2022 Aspenfest Parade.
Chamber Chat
September 16, 2022: Guests Eddie Craine, Sonya Klippert, and TJ Romero. with Healing America's Heroes program in Fort Stanton join the show this week to discuss their Equine and Fly Fishing program to help Veterans, military, and first responders, suffering from PTSD and other injuries received during service.
Chamber Chat
September 9, 2022: Guests Emily Hobbs, Mickey Backus, and Tim McCasland from the Flying J Ranch joined the show to discuss their September 11, 2022, Legends of Bluegrass concert and the White Mountain Christmas at the Ranch show season beginning on November 25, 2022.
Chamber Chat
September 2, 2022: Guest Kathleen McDonald with the Spencer Theater for Performing Arts joined the show to announce the Fall/Winter/Spring of 2022/23 performance schedule including The Nutcracker, Jungle Book, and CATS.
Chamber Chat
August 26, 2022: Upcoming events shared this week included the October 1 and 2, 2022 Ruidoso annual AspenFest and December 3, 2022, Festival of Lights Parade and After Party. Also discussed were the Sept. 12 - 18, 2022, Ride Ruidoso Week motorcycle benefit event and the Second Annual Indigenous Celebration on Saturday and Sunday, October 8,9, 2022, at Wingfield Park.
Chamber Chat
August 19, 2022: Upcoming events shared this week included the Midtown Trick or Treat celebration, Aspenfest Parade and Fall Festival, the 33rd annual NM State Disc Golf Tournament, the Healing America's Heroes After-Hours event at Fort Stanton, the Bluegrass with the Flying J Wranglers concert, and more.
Chamber Chat: Jana Lynch
August 12, 2022: Upcoming events shared this week included the Chile The Kid Wine and Beer Festival at Ruidoso Downs Race Track, the First Annual Sierra Blanca Pow Wow at the Ruidoso Convention Center, the Ruidoso Hospice Foundation Annual Butterfly Release, and much more. Local artist Jana Lynch was also in the studio to discuss her Tree of Hope butterfly project, a Peace Garden art installation at Wingfield Park benefiting the Lincoln County Food Bank.
Chamber Chat
July 22, 2022: Show topics this week included upcoming events in the area, including the Billy the Kid Pageant and Old Lincoln Days, the Alto Artist Tour, Ride Ruidoso Week, and more. Also discussed was the new school year and the need to watch for kids getting on and off school buses.
Chamber Chat: Alisha Westmacott
July 15, 2022: Joining the show this week was guest Alisha Westmacott, Coordinator with Lincoln County Community Health Council to discuss the 2022 Health and Wellness Guide and other community health services.
Chamber Chat: Robin DeMott
July 8, 2022: Joining the show this week was guest Robin DeMott, Chief External Affairs Officer at ENMU-Ruidoso – Robin was in to discuss the upcoming Kids College at ENMU-Ruidoso from July 18 - 29, 2022. The Kids College will offer cooking, arts, history, field trips, and more classes. Robin will be offering a Horse Camp teaching kids about horses and their care with hands-on experience.
Chamber Chat: Elizabeth Vargas, Melissa Haynes and Tim Roberts
July 1, 2022: Joining the show this week was guest Elizabeth Vargas, PIO US Small Business Administration to discuss the low-interest SBA federal disaster assistance loans are available to NM businesses and residents inc. home owners, renters & personal property as a result of the wildfires and straight-line winds. Melissa Haynes with Ruidoso Parks and Recreation and Tim Roberts with the Ruidoso Convention Center were also in the studio to discuss July 4th Weekend activities and entertainment.
Chamber Chat: Peggy Wilson
June 24, 2022: Peggy Wilson a Capitan Library volunteer joined the show this week to discuss the Art and Antique Collectible Marketplace show to be held on Saturday, July 2nd and the unique items that will be available including artwork by Peter Hurd and Ted Robertson. Also discussed was the annual Smokey Bear Independence Day Parade and July 1 - 4, 2022, Smokey Bear Stampede. The second half of the show highlighted upcoming Ruidoso events including the Chamber Annual Awards Banquet.
Chamber Chat: Logan Fleharty
June 17, 2022: Logan Fleharty with Scorpion Tattoos joined the show to discuss Ruidoso Tattoo Expo taking place June 17 - 19, 2022, at the Ruidoso Convention Center featuring on-site tattooing, live music, a car show, Nerf gun wars, Suspension Artists, a CYR Wheel performance, and magician show. The second half of the show highlighted Brewdoso and the Party in the Pines concerts at Wingfield Park on June 18, and 19, in addition to other summer events.
Chamber Chat: Becky Brooks and Laurie Benavides
June 3, 2022: Becky Brooks and Laurie Benavides with High Mountain Youth Project joined the show to discuss the June 4, 2022, 4th Annual Great High Mountain Bed Race, an annual fundraiser to support evening study and drop-in programs. The second half of the show highlighted June events in Ruidoso.
Chamber Chat: Elizabeth Vargas and Matt Ingram
May 27, 2022: Elizabeth Vargas, Public Information Officer with the US Small Business Administration joined the show to discuss the US Small Business Administration’s Disaster Recovery Center office at ENMU-Ruidoso and how the SBA can assist families and business owners affected by the McBride Fire. Matt Ingram, with the Ruidoso Downs Race Track, phoned in to discuss summer events at the racetrack including the Heritage Antique Show and Sale, Tacos and Tequila Festival, and Rounds at the Downs PRO-AM boxing event, and more.May 20, 2022: Guest Kathleen McDonald of the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts joined the show this week to discuss summer programming and events.
Chamber Chat: Kathleen McDonald
May 20, 2022: Guest Kathleen McDonald of the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts joined the show this week to discuss summer programming and events.
Chamber Chat: Bob Koenig
May 13, 2022: Guest Bob Koenig joined the show this week to discuss local hiking trails, clubs, and hiking safety.
Chamber Chat: Tatiana Magana and and Rochelle Lentschke
May 6, 2022: NM Workforce Connection guests Tatiana Magana (Youth Career Coach) and Rochelle Lentschke (Apprenticeship Coordinator) joined the show this week to discuss career exploration, the May 10, 11, and 17, 2022, Inn of the Mountain Gods Career Fairs, and Youth Conference being held in Roswell in June. Chamber Chat hosts shared May events including the May 5 - 6 Cinco De Mayo Celebration at the Convention Center and Ruidoso Downs Race Track events over the Kentucky Derby weekend.
Chamber Chat: Loran Fike
April 29, 2022: Guest Lorna Fike, Executive Director of Hope Harbor Transitional Home joined the show this week to discuss the Afternoon of Hope fundraiser event at ENMU on April 30, 2022, from 2 pm to 4 pm. Also discussed is the way Hope Harbor will be able to help women with abused children to give them the help and tools they need for a new life.
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.