March 29, 2021 - This week we learn that Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Becky Brooks will retire, we get a status report on the Midtown Sidewalk Project and are reminded of the continued importance of COVID testing as part of NM ‘Red-to-Green’ reopening framework. Community updates include the possible opening of the bowling alley and Sierra Cinema, the progress of the Village Hall construction, and the Wingfield House project. Also discussed were current job opportunities with the Village and the reservation system at the Ruidoso Library, as well as the 2020 Village Audit.

March 22, 2021 - Representative Zach Cook joins the conversation this week to discuss the 2021 legislative session including House Bill 303, an act relating to liquor control, specifying unlawful inducements for certain licensees. Learn about Police Chief Hooker’s replacement, Gary Gold, the upcoming prescribed burn at South Fork Campground as well as wildfire prevention tips and advice, plus the March 22 reopening of Billy the Kid Casino, and more.

Ruidoso Police Chief Darren Hooker joined the show this week to discuss the March 10 fatal shooting near Wingfield Park and how the Major Crimes Unit was effective in capturing the murder suspect. Other topics of conversation included wild horse management, the Gavilan Canyon street maintenance, wildfire awareness and prevention, where to get a COVID-19 test and the important role testing plays in the reopening of businesses, and the fresh/wastewater lift station project and why it is necessary.

March 8, 2021: Conversations with Mayor Crawford this week included the March 11 - 21 Spring Break schedule at Ski Apache, a progress update on the Midtown Sidewalk Improvement Project, where to get a COVID-19 test and the important role testing plays in the reopening of businesses, the near-completion of the Grindstone Lake beach and the use of a high-season reservation system for crowd control, the reopening of the Ruidoso Community Center, and the possibility of adding a second Ruidoso dog park.

Conversations with Mayor Crawford this week included the March 6 Youth Disc Golf Camp, how to report a pothole for repair, the announced retirement of Ruidoso Police Chief Darren Hooker, current Village employment opportunities, the Midtown sidewalk repairs beginning today, where to find COVID-19 testing sites, dates, and locations across Lincoln County, and much more.

Conversations with Mayor Crawford this week included the NMDOH Red, Yellow, Green Framework, regional COVID testing initiatives, infrastructure projects, OHV riding and trail development, the wild horse population, emergency water assistance for the Fawn Ridge development, and NM Senate Bill 153 in regards to its possible impact on NM horse racing and casinos.

Snow removal, NM House Bill 75, CARES Act relief grants and local efforts to offset child food insecurity were among the topics of conversation with Mayor Crawford, Village Manager Tim Dodge, and Deputy Manager Rod Sena.