Chamber Chat: Shannon Dictson
October 13, 2023: This week, guest Shannon Dictson of Lincoln County Health Council joined the show to discuss the 11th Annual Health & Wellness Fair at Inn of the Mountain Gods on October 21, 2023. Also discussed were upcoming events, including the October 14 Annular Solar Eclipse event and the October 25 Midtown Halloween Trick-or-Treat and Pumpkin Roll.
Chamber Chat: Gavin Bigger
October 6, 2023: This week, guest Gavin Bigger of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services joined the show to discuss upcoming events.
Mondays with the Mayor
October 2, 2023: In this episode, TBone from Parks & Rec discusses baseball field maintenance, Adam Sanchez covers paving projects and Sudderth Drive delays, Eddie Ryan talks about film industry interest and triathlon events, Michael Martinez addresses workforce housing, Steve Turner talks about the Cub Scouts popcorn fundraiser and the need for volunteers, and Police Chief Lawrence Chavez discusses AspenFest on October 7, 2023 road closures.
Chamber Chat: Kathleen McDonald
September 29, 2023: This week, guest Kathleen McDonald from the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts joined the show to discuss the Fall/Winter 2023 performance schedule.
Mondays with the Mayor
In this episode, Matthew and TBone from Parks & Rec discuss upcoming events like the Midtown Oktoberfest on September 30, 2023, and baseball tournaments. Deputy Village Manager Michael Martinez talks about street paving projects, an airport incident, and pine needle clean-up efforts. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez gives a police activity report, and Denise Staab announces Ruidoso Public Library events, including participation in AspenFest on October 7, 2023.
Mondays with the Mayor
In this episode, Matthew and Sydnee from Parks & Rec talked about the recent Concerts in the Park event and storm management. Tbone discussed the weather's impact on softball tournaments and mentioned the upcoming Keep America Beautiful Tos No Mas event. Adam Sanchez highlighted street paving projects, while Eric Queller updated progress on the emergency readiness plan. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez covered recent police activities, including a structure fire, and traffic surveys in various locations were also discussed.
Chamber Chat: Anthony Montes and Amber Word
September 15, 2023: This week, guests Anthony Montes and Amber Word from the Ruidoso Community Center joined the show to discuss the center’s many programs and services, from breakfast and lunch to dancing classes, games, and volunteer programs.
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.