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.

August 15, 2022: Show topics this week included infrastructure updates about the Paradise Canyon Paving Project and the NMDOT Mechem Drive surface maintenance beginning August 22, 2022. Also discussed was the retirement of Rodney Griego as Parks and Recreation Director and the search for his replacement and other village job opportunities. Chief Chavez was in the studio with information about new traffic patterns in school zones and ways the PD dispatch can communicate directly with the school district in case of an emergency.

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.

August 8, 2022: Show topics this week included infrastructure updates on the Paradise Canyon paving project and proposed plans for a disc golf course in the Eagle Creek area. Upcoming events discussed included the August 13-14, 2022, First Annual Sierra Blanca Pow Wow at the Ruidoso Convention Center and Downshift Brewing Company’s Midtown Oktoberfest on September 24, 2022, featuring stein-hoisting contests, German food, live music, and more. Local Musician/Promotor, Jhett Black joined the show to promote a September singer-songwriter night at Sacred Grounds, and Ruidoso Police Chief Chavez was in the studio with back-to-school traffic safety tips and parade safety precautions for the annual Aspen Fest parade and Festival on October 1-2, 2022.

August 1, 2022: Show topics this week included Executive Order 2022-04, a temporary abatement to the annual CPI adjustment to utility rates, flooding within the McBride Fire burn scar, the August 2, Special Meeting agenda, and updates regarding the Workforce Housing project. The concert lineup was announced for the 2022 Ride Ruidoso Week, a motorcycle benefit event on September 12 -18, 2022, at Wingfield Park, in addition to expanded parking capacity for the Winter Park and Eagle Creek area. Ruidoso Police Chief Chavez was in the studio to discuss recent police activity and a 3rd Citizens’ Police Academy scheduled for September.

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.

July 18, 2022: Show topics this week included infrastructure updates, including status reports on the Wingfield House, upper Sudderth Dr sidewalk project, bridges, and more. Guest Leroy Cockrell joined the show to discuss new OHV trails in the Hale Lake area. Parks and Recreation director Rodney Griego shared information about 2022 Ride Ruidoso Week, a motorcycle benefit event on September 12 -18, 2022, at Wingfield Park, and a new grant application for the White Mountain Recreation Complex Ruidoso Police Chief Chavez was in the studio to discuss recent police activity.

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.

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.

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.

June 27, 2022: Show topics this week included Fourth of July weekend activities and events. the June 29 Special Meeting Agenda including the NMSA enhanced 911 requirements, and the Mechem Drive Workforce Housing Project. Infrastructure updates included the Gavilan Canyon Road construction and the 2022 Special Session Senate Bill 1 Appropriations for Ruidoso Midtown improvements. Fire Chief Kasuboski was in the studio to introduce the new Assistant Fire Chief Ross Coleman, the need for additional firefighters, and the return to Level 1 fire restrictions. Ruidoso Police Chief Chavez joined the show to discuss recent police activity, the White Mountain Drive speed study results, and an increase in catalytic convertors and gasoline theft.

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.