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Chamber Chat: Lincoln County Community Health Council

July 28, 2023: This week, Alisha Westmacott, Coordinator of the Lincoln County Community Health Council, and Carol Blue, volunteer for the Council, joined the show to promote the beginning of their Fun & Fit 8-Week Challenge with a walk around the Links Trail beginning at the Ruidoso Public Library on Saturday. They also provided information about what the council does in the community and more upcoming events.

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July 24, 2023: In this episode, Mayor Crawford and Ron Sena discuss the recent storms and the positive effects of cleaning the silt at the bridges around the race track, enabling better water flow. Also discussed was the removal of river debris in the Upper Canyon. The upcoming special council meeting includes a public hearing for a new beer and wine license for La Salsa Kitchen and an agreement with the Village's water rights attorney. Matthew and Sydnee from Parks & Recreation share updates on successful marathons and softball tournaments hosted by the Village, along with news on the new hiking trail construction. Adam Sanchez, public works director, gives updates on sewer projects and debris removal from the river. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez reports on recent police activity and discusses the tragic events surrounding Officer Ferguson's death in Alamogordo two weeks ago.

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July 17, 2023: Show topics this week included the recent return to Level 1 Fire Restrictions and preventative measures for Ruidoso homeowners to keep their properties fire-safe and compliant with the fuel-management ordinance standards. Also discussed were areas of concern of flooding during heavy rain, the proper disposal of furniture and construction debris, and summer tourism, parks and recreation, and library events. Lastly, Deputy Police Chief Steve Minner discussed RPD activities and the death of Alamogordo Police Officer Anthony Ferguson, who was killed in the line of duty this weekend.

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July 3, 2023: Topics this week: Upcoming summer events, the successful All American Tailgate and Drone show, and Red, White, and Run race event. Fire Chief Joe Kasuboski and Eric Queller, the Emergency Manager, highlighted the importance of being aware of lightning strikes and the potential for spot fires. Also discussed were the reopening of the airport and the first flight, a citizen Med-Evac, plus the need to be cautious about rainy season flash flooding. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez reported on police activity over the 4th of July holiday and the decreased speed limit on Rio Street. Adam Sanchez, the Public Works Director, discussed major road construction and the process of reporting potholes, as well as the need for new employees in multiple village departments.

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Chamber Chat: Aaron White

June 30, 2023: This week, Walmart store manager Aaron White joined the show to discuss Walmart’s Children’s Miracle Network Charity Car Show​ and to announce the remodeling of the Ruidoso Downs Walmart scheduled to begin at the end of July.

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Mondays with the Mayor

June 26, 2023: Topics this week: Fire Chief Joe Kasuboski provided a Chance Fire containment update. Sierra Blanca Regional Airport Manager, Lee Baker, provided airport construction updates, and Adam Sanchez, Public Works Director, discussed Village road works, including the Hull Road project. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez provided information regarding the ongoing investigation of the mummified human remains discovered by construction crews on June 21 and department job openings for police officers and dispatchers.

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June 19, 2023: Topics this week included the selection of a new firm for the E911 re-addressing project, which aims to improve emergency services and a new agreement for a digital display sign at the Country Club lot, and a tourism Familiarization (FAM) trip, where six journalists and social media influencers from the US and Canada visited the area. Also discussed were increased measures for wildfire mitigation. Jhett Black dropped by the studio to promote live music at the recently opened Downshift Brewing Company Riverside, and Ruidoso Police Chief Lawrence Chavez provided his weekly update on police activities, stressing the ongoing need for police officers and 911 dispatchers.

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Mondays with the Mayor

June 12, 2023: Topics this week: The June 17-18 Party in the Pines and Brewdoso event at Wingfield Park and Tattoo Expo at the Ruidoso Convention Center, Village baseball and softball tournaments, the reopening of the renovated pickleball courts, and information about the NM Child Safety Seat Distribution Program. Project updates were provided for the Paradise Canyon Rd and Country Club road works projects. Kidie Thornton, Humane Society of Lincoln County, talked about their Resale Shop’s Annual Sale and involvement in several murals projects. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez provided a weekly police update and explained why the school zone lights are still active because of Summer School and other activities.​

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Chamber Chat: Larry Cordova, Tanner Nygren, and Taylor Joray

May 26, 2023: This week, Larry Cordova, Tanner Nygren, and Taylor Joray of the Lincoln National Forest Smokey Bear Ranger District joined the show to promote the 28th Annual Youth Fishing Day on June 3, 2023. Also discussed was the Outdoor Classroom 4-day event starting May 30 and information about the Mexican Spotted Owl.

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Chamber Chat: Bradshaw Lambert

May 19, 2023: This week, Bradshaw Lambert of Downshift Brewing Company joined the show to discuss the Under the Rug live music event on Wednesday, May 24, at Downshift Brewing Company’s new Riverside Taproom (formerly Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse). Also discussed were Ruidoso events for the upcoming weekend and summer.

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May 15, 2023: Topics this week: Mechem Meadows Housing Development ribbon cutting ceremony, the Municipal Swimming Pool and Grindstone Lake Wibit Water Park season openings on May 27, Ride Ruidoso Spring Thunder concerts on May 20, Ruidoso Sewer Project weekly tailgate meetings, Fire Chief's update on fire risk and equipment, Police Chief's discussion on traffic management for graduation and Cree Meadows Drive traffic study, and weekly arrests.

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Chamber Chat: Gavin Bigger

May 12, 2023: This week, Gavin Bigger of Berkshire Hathaway joined the show to discuss their 2023 Walk ‘N Wag fundraiser event on June 3, 2023, at the Ruidoso Dog Park. Also discussed was the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Mechem Meadows Housing Development.

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May 1, 2023: This week's topics included Parks and Recreation Pickleball court maintenance, the Glow in the Dark Disc Golf Tournament on May 6, 2023, and department job opportunities. Also discussed were pothole and waterline repairs. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez was here to talk about Rio Street and Meander Drive traffic studies in addition to weekly arrests and other occurrences.

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