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.

December 6, 2021: Parks and Recreation Director Rodney Griego joined the show this week to discuss Christmas events as well as the possibility of adding an ice skating rink to Wingfield Park for the winter season. Community Development Director Samantha Mendez was in the studio to discuss the Workforce Housing Mesa Apartment site plan to be presented during the December 7 workshop meeting. Police Chief Chavez also joined the show to introduce Officer Whitt who graduated from the Police Academy in Albuquerque. Also discussed were changes to the Festival of Lights traffic route.

November 29, 2021: Topics discussed this week were the upcoming Ruidoso Warriors football State Championship game, the Dec. 4 Festival of Lights Parade and After Party, the Dec. 2, Christmas in the Park, and the Dec. 4 - Jan. 14, Trail of Lights at Wingfield Park. Tim Roberts joined the show to talk about the history of gold mining in Lincoln County as well as future plans for exhibits at the Wingfield House. Police Chief Chavez was in to discuss recent police activity including assisting the Ruidoso Downs in a chase of a subject who struck an officer during a traffic stop.

November 22, 2021: Guest host and Parks and Recreation Supervisor Rodney Griego was in the studio to discuss the near completion of the new Cree Meadows Trail, future plans and projects including conceptual plans for Wingfield Park and the White Mountain Sports Complex. Village Project Manager Zeke Greer provided infrastructure updates on village bridges, the new Lift Station in the Upper Canyon, and easing traffic flow for the holidays. Dick Cooke, Director of Forestry, provided information about a Moon Mountain Fuel Management Study, and State Representative Zach Cook discussed the December and January state legislative sessions.

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.

November 15, 2021: Topics discussed this week include the current COVID-19 capacity at Lincoln County Medical Center, the recent rate cut on water utility bills, upcoming activities at the Ruidoso Community Center, and the RSVP program. Also discussed were new Village of Ruidoso employment opportunities. Former Doña Ana County Commissioner Isabella Solis also joined the show this week to discuss her announcement to run for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor.

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.

November 8, 2021: Topics discussed this week include the positive community response to the Ruidoso Insider newsletter, the Municipal League Board Meeting in Santa Fe, ongoing supply chain challenges and resulting effects. Also discussed were plans for an even bigger light display at Wingfield Park this year and approval for conditional use for the creation of Workforce Housing at the 1100 Mechem property. Introduced on the show is the new Convention Center/Radio Station/Wingfield House Manager, Tim Roberts, and Police Chief Chavez was in the studio to provide police activity updates and information about the next Citizen’s Police Academy.

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.

November 1, 2021: Topics discussed this week include the workshop meeting and agenda items including Gavilon, Warrior Drive, and Paradise Canyon Pavement Rehabilitation Project, a COVID-19 update from Lincoln County Medical Center, the director of tourism position, and a plan to hire and retain firefighters. Infrastructure status updates included the White Mountain Conceptual Plan and the possibility of fencing the soccer fields as protection against damage by the wild horses. Police Chief Chavez joined the show to discuss departmental challenges during the Halloween weekend.

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.

October 25, 2021: Topics discussed this week include end-of-quarter financials, ratification of a grant application for Lincoln County Hazard Mitigation Plan, and a change order for rock excavation for the Town and Country project. Infrastructure status updates included the near completion of Village Hall renovations, the Wingfield House project, and the Horton Complex. In the studio this week were Anthony Montes and Andrea Ward of the Ruidoso Community Center discussing center activities and events. School Board Candidates, Dave Tomlin and Vicki Porter were in for introductions and Q&A in advance of the 2021 Local Elections. Police Chief Chavez introduced the department’s newest detective, Jonathan Brashear, and advise on Halloween community safety.

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.

October 19, 2021: Stephen Miller, Director of ENMU-Ruidoso Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, joined the show this week to discuss the certificate and apprentice programs and how to be Cyber Smart as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

October 18, 2021: Topics discussed this week include the current status of COVID-19 hospitalizations at Lincoln County Medical Center, the possibility and benefits of paying off long-term debt on the Ruidoso Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, and the relationship between Village economics and sales tax revenue. Infrasture status updates included the approval of a qualified bidder for workforce housing on Mechem Drive located near PNM and the progress at Horton Complex including water runoff issues.

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.

October 11, 2021: George Schlemeyer was in the studio this week to talk about fishing in the upper canyon with Marci Butchofsky joining the show to discuss the status of bridge repairs. Leroy Cockrell called in to discuss the possible addition of 40,500 acres of wilderness as part of a revised Forest Plan. Josh McCurdy called in to discuss cannabis sales and growing and the possible supply shortage when recreational sales become legal in New Mexico next year. The Mayor, Tim Dodge, and Ron Sena discussed the upcoming Council Special Meeting agenda. They also discussed the October 11 Ruidoso Adventure Tours Grand Prize Party at Wingfield park and congratulated the official winners.

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.

September 27, 2021: Police Chief Lawrence Chavez joins the show this week to discuss AspenFest traffic flow ideas and adjustments and grant agreements with Homeland Security for structural work on Ruidoso bridges. The Village has put out a request for proposals for professional engineering services. Topics also discussed this week included the NM Outdoor Economics Conference for advancing economic development and opportunities connected to public lands, with a focus on trailheads, restrooms, and Leave No Trace. Also discussed was the second volume of the Village Insider newsletter, and plans for content expansion with help from the Ruidoso Midtown Association and the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce.

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.