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Mondays with the Mayor: Tim Dodge, and Ron Sena

July 12, 2021: Topics discussed this week include an update on the July 6 Rio Ruidoso flood information including the Monday, June 12 public debriefing meeting, the use of emergency sirens, the Gavilan Canyon Bridge repairs, and clean up. Also discussed was the Cannabis Rules Hearing and how the village will address community questions New Mexico State Representative Zach Cook in the studio to discuss cannabis regulation and licensing.

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Hello From Ruidoso: Andrea Fernandez

July 9, 2021: Hello From Ruidoso hosted by Jana Lynch and Cheryl Cagle replaces the Village Volume featuring local guests discussing a wide array of topics including art, health, overcoming life challenges, and current events. This first episode is an introduction to Jana and Cheryl as well as introducing recurring guests Miriam Shanks and Ellie Figueroa. Miriam will be reading poetry and creating a weekly radio story featuring local businesses. And Ellie will be in to discuss health and fitness. This week's main guest is Andrea Fernandez who joins the show to discuss sustainable food and her involvement with the Wingfield Market and Smokey's Garden at the Smokey Bear Ranger Station on Mechem Drive.

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Mondays with the Mayor: Tim Dodge, and Ron Sena

June 28, 2021: Topics discussed this week included the upcoming trip to Albuquerque for the Cannabis Rules Hearing, village bridge repairs, and the higher cost of building materials. Also discussed was the annual Chamber of Commerce awards ceremony and the Ruidoso Adventure Tours Sweepstakes due to launch July 1 at DiscoverRuidoso.com. Rodney Griego from Parks and Rec called in to discuss the results of the Ruidoso Marathon and upcoming Parks and Recreation events. Jana Lynch was in the studio to discuss community food insecurity, the Lincoln County Food Bank, and the possibility of hosting a new radio show.

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Mondays with the Mayor: Tim Dodge, and Ron Sena

June 21, 2021: Topics discussed this week included Fathers Day weekend events at Ruidoso Downs Race Track and the Wibit at Grindstone Lake. Also discussed were the upcoming Ruidoso Adventure Tours Sweepstakes, the NM Vax 2 the Max Sweepstakes and upcoming and continuing projects in the Village including the White Mountain Recreation area, Village Hall, Moon Mountain, Wingfield House, and more. Dr. Clayton Alred called in to discuss the High Mountain Youth Projects fundraiser with Café Rio to help with regional homeless youth, proper procedure for garage sales, and placement of signs, plus employee challenges for retailers and restaurants in the post-Covid era.

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Mondays with the Mayor: Tim Dodge, Ron Sena, Cody Thetford, and Diron Hill

June 14, 2021: Fire Chief Cody Thetford joined the conversation this week to discuss the Ball Field Fire as well as other area fires. Dick Cook, Director of Forestry, was also in the studio to discuss defensible space and the thinning that was going on behind the Ball Fields on Ski Run Road. Deputy Police Chief Diron Hill of the Ruidoso Police Department was on hand to take the Oath of Office and with suggestions about social media and citizen involvement with the Police Department.

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Village Volume: Deborah Douds

June 11, 2021: Deborah Douds, the newly appointed Executive Director of the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, joins the Village Volume this week to discuss the reopening of the Billy the Kid Visitor's Center, the 2021 return of beloved annual events including Ruidoso AspenFest, Festival of Lights, the 50th Annual Ruidoso Art Festival, and the June 25 Annual Banquet at Inn of the Mountain Gods.

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Village Volume: Tim Lewis (Replay)

June 4, 2021: Replay. This episode originally broadcast on April 16, 2021: Tim Lewis of Pizza 4 Good and the Ruidoso Public Library Board joins the Village Volume this week to talk about the newest addition to the local pizza scene that’s making good pizza for good causes. Plus, learn more about the Sierra Blanca Book Share project, new book deposits being installed around the Village and surrounding areas, and different incentives to get kids to read.

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Outdoor Hour

June 3, 2021: Jazmin and Rodney discuss summer activities including the opening of the Wibit Water Park at Grindstone Lake and the Municipal Swimming Pool, and the upcoming Youth Volleyball Camp. Also discussed were some new community programs including Wingfield Wednesdays, Wilderness Weekends for 2nd-6th graders, and a new Outdoor Enthusiasts Adventure Tour Sweepstakes.

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Mondays with the Mayor: Tim Dodge, Ron Sena, and Rodney Griego

May 24, 2021 - Topics discussed this week include the Memorial Day weekend openings of the Wibit Water Park at Grindstone Lake, and the Municipal Swimming Pool with Ruidoso Parks by Recreation Director, Rodney Griego joining the conversation. Also discussed were new sweepstakes and prizes to be awarded for completing assigned tours through the Discover Ruidoso Mobile App, the Saturday Wingfield Farmers Market, and Ruidoso Dog Park. Community updates included the public restroom projects at Two Rivers Park and Midtown Commons parking lot, the Glow In the Dark Disc Golf Tournament, and outdoor recreation job opportunities.

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Village Volume: Heidi Lewis

May 21, 2021: Heidi Lewis of Midtown Mountain Campground and RV Park join hosts Jazmin and Matt to discuss the many offerings at the campground including high-speed internet, dry sauna, hiking trails, gift shop, and more. Also discussed in this week’s episode are some of the new and old businesses opening up in Ruidoso, including Island Noodles in Midtown and Sierra Cinema.

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Outdoor Hour

May 20, 2021: Jazmin and Rodney discussed all things summer including the opening of the Wibit Water Park at Grindstone Lake and the Municipal Swimming Pool for summer 2021, the upcoming 3d Archery Shoot summer series, the Disc Golf Full Moon Glow in the Dark Tournament, and open gym events at the Horton Gymnasium, in addition to the Wingfield Park Saturday Farmers Market.

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Village Volume: Kerry Gladden

May 14, 2021 - Kerry Gladden of The Agency joins the Village Volume to discuss her role as Village of Ruidoso Public Information Officer to gather and gather and distribute important information to the public via social and broadcast media. Also discussed were the Village response to the Three Rivers Fire, the May 28 opening of the Ruidoso Downs Race Track, the summer Wingfield Market, and the upcoming Tourism Trails app.

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Mondays with the Mayor: Tim Dodge, Ron Sena, and Cody Thetford

May 10, 2021: Topics discussed this week include an update by Fire Chief Cody Thetford on an early morning structure fire on Ski Run Road. Also discussed were adult-use cannabis legalization in New Mexico, the development of a Lincoln County Tours program designed for outdoor enthusiasts, and the approval for the money for a master plan of the White Mountain Recreation Complex and adjacent properties. Community updates included the hiring process for the new Ruidoso Police chief and Village of Ruidoso employment opportunities.

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Outdoor Hour: Larry Cordova

May 6, 2021: Larry Cordova, Wildlife Biologist with Lincoln National Forest joins the Outdoor Hour this week to share his studies of owls, the creation of osprey platforms around Grindstone Lake, and the impact of the Three Rivers Fire on the wildlife in the area.

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Mountain Air: Lorna Fike and Emily Hobbs

Episode Replay (Original episode aired on March 9, 2021): Lorna Fike and Emily Hobbs of Hope Harbor Transitional Home in Capitan join the show this week to discuss domestic violence in Lincoln County, how it affects women, children, and families of our communities, what they’re doing to support and empower local survivors, and the ways you can get involved to help.

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Mondays with the Mayor: Tim Dodge, Ron Sena, David Bales, and Frank Potter

May 3, 2021 - Topics discussed this week include the Three Rivers Fire with Incident Commander David Bales, the live swearing-in of Frank Potter as Municipal Judge, and the Backpack Meals food program. Community updates include the Cree Meadows Trail project to connect to the Links Trail, the Eagle Creek Sports Complex, and the designing and possible construction of a stormwater drainage structure, plus the continued need for workforce housing.

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Village Volume

April 30, 2021: Hosts Jazmin Estrada and Matt Ingram provide listeners with the latest Three River Fire status updates, information about the new COVID risk framework, and Lincoln County’s return to Turquoise Level restrictions, and Ruidoso’s nomination for an NM Outdoor Recreation Division Pilot Program. Also discussed were upcoming Parks and Recreation events including Disc Golf, 3d Archery Shoot, and the launch of this summer’s Wingfield Grower’s Market.

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