Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford

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.

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Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford

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.

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Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford

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.

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Community, Chamber Chat Deborah Douds and Andrea Joray Community, Chamber Chat Deborah Douds and Andrea Joray

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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Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford

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.

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Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford

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.

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Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford

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.

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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, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford

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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