Mondays with the Mayor
January 30, 2023: Topics of discussion in today’s episode included tomorrow’s Lincoln County Day in Santa Fe - sponsored by the Ruidoso Vallery Chamber of Commerce, the progress of capital projects, including the Wingfield House and Horton Complex, and the Village’s Strategic Planning process. Rick Hutchison and Shippen Salas with Hope Harbor New Mexico joined the show to discuss their An Afternoon of Hope fundraiser on March 4, 2023, at the Ruidoso Convention Center and future plans for the organization. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez discussed the next Citizen's Police Academy and the beating of Tyre Nichols.
Chamber Chat: Ty and Tina Bonnell
January 27, 2023: Guests Ty and Tina Bonnell with Ski Apache Adaptive Sports joined the show this week to talk about Annual Silent Auction on Friday, January 28, 2023, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Ruidoso Convention Center. They also discussed what services the Adaptive Sports program offers for both winter and summer sports.
Mondays with the Mayor
January 23, 2023: Today’s episode focused on Village staging and preparations for the upcoming winter storm warning. Tim Roberts reported on the Wingfield House Heritage Center and Convention Center, while Police Chief Lawrence Chavez discussed last week's police activities, like the capture of a suspected burglar. Later, a listener called in to talk about the manholes on Mechem Drive. Also, community center events for the upcoming week were discussed.
Chamber Chat: Eddie Crane and Bernie Davilla
January 20, 2023: Guests Eddie Crane and Bernie Davilla from Healing America's Heroes joined the show to announce their February 11, 2023, fundraiser dinner and silent auction. They also discussed what services they provide for Veterans and First Responders at their facilities in Fort Stanton.
Chamber Chat: Johnny Montoya
January 13, 2023: Guest Johnny Montoya, VP of Government Affairs at Kinetic by Windstream, joins the show this week to discuss the status of installing fiber internet in the village.
Mondays with the Mayor
January 9, 2023: This week, Adam Sanchez, the public works director for the Village of Ruidoso, visited the show to inform us of plans to improve Sudderth and Upper Canyon. Village Clerk Jini Turri shed light on the council meetings and streaming options available. Tim Roberts reported on the Wingfield House Heritage Center and Convention Center. Fire Chief Joe Kasuboski and forest director Dick Cooke discussed fire prevention and forestry thinning projects, while Judi Starkovich, finance director, talked about Village budgeting and GRT. Chief Lawrence Chavez outlined holiday police activities and the upcoming Citizens Police Academy.
Chamber Chat: Robin DeMott
January 6, 2023: Host Deborah Douds and guest Robin DeMott Chief External Affairs Officer of ENMU-Ruidoso, discussed the upcoming 2023 Spring Semester schedule. New programming includes Community Choir and CDL certification classes. Also discussed were upcoming athletic offerings, including Cross Country, Golf, and Rodeo.
Chamber Chat: Shannon Dictson
October 7, 2022: Guest Shannon Dictson from the Lincoln County Community Health Council joined the show to discuss the October 15, 2022, 10th Annual Health and Wellness Fair at Inn of the Mountain Gods, a free, family-friendly day of health and wellness. Also discussed were last weekend's 2022 AspenFest and the December 3, 2022, Festival of Lights.
Mondays with the Mayor
October 3, 2022: Guests Todd Oberheu and Councilor Jackson join the show this week to discuss the upcoming Mill Levy on the ballot in November and its importance for the Lincoln County Medical Center, and the services and opportunities the hospital provides to the village and surrounding communities. David “TBone” Tetreault was in the studio to talk about the Toss No Mas Community Cleanup on Sunday, Oct 16 at 1 pm at Wingfield Park. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez was in giving his weekly police report including discussing the successful new AspenFest parade pre-stage location and also cautioned residents to be cautious of phone scams and auto/home burglaries during the holiday season.
Chamber Chat
September 30, 2022: This week's topics included the AspenFest Parade and Festival at Wingfield Park along with associated road closures and concert information. Also discussed were upcoming events including the All American Cowboy Fest, Spencer Theater Fall/Winter 2022-23 season schedule, and the Car show at the Inn of the Mountain Gods.
Mondays with the Mayor
September 26, 2022: Mayor Crawford and Village Officials recapped highlights from the successful Downshift Brewing Company's Oktoberfest in Midtown last weekend. Also discussed was the October 1-2, 2022, AspenFest celebration with a 10:00 AM parade through Midtown, immediately followed by fun, food, music, and drinks at Wingfield Park. Police Chief Chavez reported on the investigation status of a Ruidoso woman’s abduction and the primitive human skull that was found on a Ruidoso construction site as well as details on the new training simulator and Citizens Police Academy.
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.
Mondays with the Mayor
September 19, 2022: Mayor Crawford and Village Officials recapped highlights from the inaugural Ride Ruidoso Week 2022 benefit event. Police Chief Chavez reported on the investigation status of a Ruidoso woman’s abduction and the primitive human skull that was found on a Ruidoso construction site. Construction updates were provided on several ongoing projects and Jamie and Case from Downshift Brewing joined the show to discuss their September 24, 2022, Midtown Oktoberfest event including bands, contests, and food/beer offerings.
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.
Mondays with the Mayor
September 12, 2022: Mayor Crawford and Village Officials expressed 9/11 remembrances. Police Chief Chavez reported on the primitive human skull that was found on a Ruidoso construction site. The new Village Clerk Jini Turri joined the show along with Carson Stetheimer, a student member of the Ruidoso Gymnastics Association to promote their 2022 Online Auction fundraiser. Members of the Capitan Tigers Cheerleaders squad were also in the studio to announce their participation in the Macy’s Day Thanksgiving parade in New York City and to receive a donation from the Ruidoso Jockey Club to help fund their travel.
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.
Mondays with the Mayor
August 29, 2022: Show topics this week included status updates on the Wingfield House Museum, the temporary cessation of the Sudderth Drive address changes, and upcoming events including the inaugural September 12 - 18, 2022 Ride Ruidoso Week. Police Chief Chavis was in with detective Seth Carruth to discuss an injured free-roaming horse and what the police can do to help. The Mayor also did the official swearing-in of new Detective Matt Christian.
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.
Mondays with the Mayor
August 22, 2022: Show topics this week included Phase II of the Horton Complex project, the opening of the Screaming Eagle Mountain Coaster during Ride Ruidoso Week, September 12 - 18, 2022, and the recent GRT report and Excess Tax. The Mayor expressed his condolences for George (Trout Man) Schlemeyer, a beloved local resident and avid fisherman who passed away recently. Also discussed were area sports. Emergency Manager Danielle Coronado and Fire Chief Joe Kasuboski joined the show to discuss village flooding preparations and responses. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez was in the studio with information about school zone traffic patterns, stolen traffic signs, and speed study reports.