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.

June 20, 2022: Show topics this week included the successful first annual Party In The Pines events. village monsoon preparations, especially regarding the McBride Fire burn scar area, Sudderth Drive address changes due to NMSA enhanced 911 requirements, and the NMML City Management Association Conference being held this week at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Infrastructure updates included the Gavilan Canyon Road construction and schedule adjustments due to rain. Listener Andre Hernandez called in to discuss the need for food security and steps people can take to be prepared if and when the need arises. Also discussed were the 4th of July Weekend events including a patriotic-themed Drone Light Show and a reminder that fireworks are prohibited.

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.

June 13, 2022: Show topics this week included the June 17-19 Party In The Pines and Father’s Day Weekend events. NM Fire Information, the local Outdoor Burn Band and Forest Closure, plus President Biden’s NM visit and pledge for recovery costs. Tim Keithley from the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino joined the show to discuss this past weekend’s Derby and Futurity races and summer events..Congressional candidate, Michelle Garcia Holmes, called in and Ruidoso Police Chief Chavez Police Chief was in to discuss RPD active shooter procedures and the continued need for new officers and dispatchers.

June 6, 2022: Show topics this week included the Cienegita Fire on the Mescalero Reservation and the lifting of the READY status for all affected Ruidoso neighborhoods. Also discussed was the June 7 Village Council Workshop Meeting regarding village workforce needs. County Commission Candidate Alice Velasquez telephoned in to discuss her campaign. Ruidoso Police Chief Chavez Police Chief joined the show to discuss the gun violence and the procedures and training that Ruidoso Police have in place for such events. George “The Trout Man” Schlemeyer was in the studio to discuss the success of the June 4 Grindstone Lake Youth Fishing Tournament as well as summer fishing tips and advice.

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.

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.

May 23, 2022: Show topics this week included the cause of a brief power outage over the weekend, the Memorial Day Weekend season opening of the Ruidoso Downs Race Track, and the Special Council Meeting called to discuss village housing needs. Ruidoso Police Chief Chavez reported on the Motorcycle Rally related accidents and the May 24 - 27, 2022 New Mexico APCO/NENA Training and Vendor Conference in Ruidoso. Curtis Williamson of Schlotzsky’s was in the studio to discuss the impact of workforce challenges to his business.

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.

May 13, 2022: Guest Bob Koenig joined the show this week to discuss local hiking trails, clubs, and hiking safety.

May 9, 2022: Show topics this week included event recaps from the May 5 and 6 Cinco de Mayo Celebration and the May 5 Cabinet In Your Community public meeting. Village Water Rights and Water Conservation Specialist Eric Boyda joined the show to discuss the May 9 McBride and Nogal Canyon Post-fire BAER Cooperators Public Meeting and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) efforts to find unseen water leaks with acoustic leak detection technology. Ruidoso Police Chief Chavez reported on the regional impact of recreational cannabis legalization and village officials provided status updates for road construction projects including the Town and Country area, Grindstone, Gavilan Canyon, and Paradise Canyon.

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.

May 2, 2022: Show topics this week included the Calf Canyon and Hermits Peak wildfire in San Miguel and Mora Counties and how Village of Ruidoso officials are reaching out with help. Also discussed were the Community Foundation of Lincoln County and Hope Harbour Transition Home fundraiser projects and how to help. Ruidoso Police Chief Chavez reported on the success of April 30 National Prescription Drug Take-Back Program for the safe disposal of unneeded medications and NM Treasurer Democratic Candidate, Laura Montoya telephoned in about her campaign and personal connection to the Las Vegas NM area wildfire.

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.

April 25, 2022: Blues musician Jhett Black joined the show this week to discuss his invitation to the International Blues Competition in Memphis and his upcoming performances including his An Evening of Blues and BBQ on May 20 at Enchanted Vine. Heather McCurry of the DEA, phoned in to discuss the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Program scheduled for April 30, 2022, from 10 AM to 2 PM for the safe disposal of unneeded medications. The dropoff site is the Ruidoso Police Department at 1085 Mechem Drive. Congresswoman Yvette Herrell, State Treasurer candidate Harry Montoya, and County Commissioner candidate Mark Fisher each telephoned in to discuss their respective campaigns.

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.

April 18, 2022: Topics discussed this week included the McBride Fire emergency with Ruidoso Fire Chief Joe Kasuboski joining the show to address the siren test and PNM power failure. Ruidoso Schools Superintendent Dr. George Bickert phoned in to report that there was no structural damage to the Middle and High schools and only the lingering smell of smoke that will be addressed. Ed Greene from the NM Baptist Disaster Relief group was in the studio to discuss how their services are ready to provide help to fire victims. Twelfth district Division 2 Judge Ellen Jesson also joined the show to discuss her upcoming run for re-election.

April 11, 2022: Topics discussed this week included the 3rd Annual Bunny Run/Walk and Easter Egg Hunt at Cedar Creek Recreational Area, the return of the Wingfield Park Growers Market, and Mountain Coaster at Ruidoso Winter Park, plus music summer music events. Tim Roberts shared information about the May 5 and 6, 2022 Cinco De Mayo Celebration at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Ruidoso Fire Chief Cody Thetford joined the show to discuss his time with the Village and his plans for retirement. Adam Sanchez, Public Works Director, provided a status report of various public works repairs and Village officials shared information on the Moon Mountain, Wingfield Park, and White Mountain Master Plans. Ruidoso Police Chief Lawrence Chavis shared department plans for greater community engagement and a new consolidated dispatch center.

April 8, 2022: Chamber Chat hosts Deborah Douds and Shawon Darden discuss upcoming Ruidoso events.

April 4, 2022: Topics discussed this week included the April 1 start of NM recreational adult-use cannabis with Arnold Duke from Elevation 6420 in the studio. Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Director Rodney Griego and Lizza Miller joined the show with a status update about the Moon Mountain feasibility study. Shirley Donaldson shared information about the May 2022 beginners’ clogging class at the Ruidoso Community Center. Sue Hutchinson and Chef Brendan Gochenour discussed the Hope Harbor April 30 fundraiser, ‘Afternoon of Hope’ at ENMU. Also joining the show this week were Eddie Gutierrez and Jamey Rupley of Downshift Brewing Company at the Hidden Tap and Police Chief Lawrence Chavis to discuss the Citizens’ Police Academy and the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 30, a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs.