Mondays with the Mayor
In this episode, highlights include updates on youth sporting events and a flag retirement ceremony with the Boy Scouts. There's also info on weekend Concerts in the Park at Wingfield Park, water line projects, property re-zoning requests, a Cub Scouts recruitment event, and a ribbon-cutting event for Hope Harbor. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez discusses recent police activity, including a statewide Joint Enforcement Operation targeting the Bandidos Motorcycle Club and traffic changes at the Hull Road and Warrior Drive intersection.
Chamber Chat: Denise Trowbridge and Steven Turner
September 8, 2023: This week, guests Denise Trowbridge and Steven Turner with Sierra Blanca Cub Scout Pack 95 joined the show to discuss their recruitment event for new boys and girls on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 5:30 pm at Holy Mount Episcopal Church.
Chamber Chat: Javier Trost
August 31, 2023: This week, Guest Javier Trost, an Interpretive Ranger with Lincoln and Fort Stanton Historic Sites, joined the show to discuss upcoming events. Learn more at nmhistoricsites.org
Mondays with the Mayor
In this episode, roadwork updates were given by Public Works Director Adam Sanchez, covering the completion of projects. Parks and Rec Director Matthew Baird discussed the recent Grindstone Trail Race and restroom grant efforts. Other topics included an upcoming Flag Retirement event, the new Museum Curator Stephanie Long, election updates by Village Clerk Jini Turri, and Police Chief Lawrence Chavez sharing police activity highlights, including a dog-related incident near the river.
Chamber Chat: Phil Hamilton
August 25, 2023: This week, local musician Phil Hamilton stopped by to promote his Rock Bottom Whiskey Release Party at Downshift Brewing Company Riverside from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 3, 2023.
Mondays with the Mayor
August 21, 2023: In this episode, the Parks and Recreation Directors, along with various department personnel, discuss the conclusion of fall youth sports registration, the successful NM State Disc Golf Championship, and the innovative Turf Tank Robot for soccer field maintenance. Updates on ongoing fires, new firefighting vehicles, emergency plans, and water production are also provided. The episode concludes with insights into the downtown merchants' expectations for improvements, including parking and crosswalk enhancements.
Mondays with the Mayor
August 14, 2023: In this episode, highlights include wildfire, siren test, and road updates. Youth sports, thistle control. Events, nonprofit initiatives. Domestic violence support. Police weekly update and bear incident.
Mondays with the Mayor
August 7, 2023: In this episode, highlights include updates on recent fires and burns, water line breaks and road projects, event management, school fundraiser, Midtown Association insights, football season preview, and police activities.
Chamber Chat: Lincoln Transportation
August 4, 2023: This week, Mark Bryant of Lincoln Transportation joined the show to talk about school bus safety and the opening of the school year on Thursday, August 10, 2023.
Mondays with the Mayor
July 31, 2023: In this episode, highlights include updates on Village water projects, grant applications for Grindstone Lake and Country Club subdivision, the progress of workforce housing project, available EDA funds for development, and recent police activities.
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.
Mondays with the Mayor
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.
Chamber Chat: Hope Harbor Transitional Home
July 21, 2023: This week, Lorna Fike and Andi Rodriguez-White of Hope Harbor Transitional Home, joined the show to discuss the facility’s official Ribbon Cutting ceremony on September 16, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in Capitan.
Mondays with the Mayor
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.
Chamber Chat: Humane Society of Lincoln County, NM
July 14, 2023: This week, Kidie Thornton and PJ Schuster with the Humane Society of Lincoln County, NM, joined the show to discuss the July 27 Furr Ball 2023 annual fundraiser event and the need for pet adoptions to help ease overpopulation at the shelter.
Mondays with the Mayor
July 10, 2023: Show topics this week included grants for village projects, workforce housing alternatives, fire restrictions, siren testing, storm-related updates, airport construction, summer camps, concerts, road projects, sewer line armoring, police activity updates, and Consolidated Dispatch Center.
Chamber Chat: Barbara Mader
July 7, 2023: This week, Barbara Mader of High Mesa Healing Center joined the show to discuss the center’s various programs and events.
Mondays with the Mayor
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.
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.
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.