June 18, 2021: Members of the Ruidoso Public Library Advisory Board, Tim Lewis, Susan Lutterman, and Leroy Smith, joined the show this week to discuss the Lincoln County Book Exchange program and guidelines for using the library reservation and curbside services.

June 11, 2021: Deborah Douds, the newly appointed Executive Director of the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, joins the Village Volume this week to discuss the reopening of the Billy the Kid Visitor's Center, the 2021 return of beloved annual events including Ruidoso AspenFest, Festival of Lights, the 50th Annual Ruidoso Art Festival, and the June 25 Annual Banquet at Inn of the Mountain Gods.

June 4, 2021: Replay. This episode originally broadcast on April 16, 2021: Tim Lewis of Pizza 4 Good and the Ruidoso Public Library Board joins the Village Volume this week to talk about the newest addition to the local pizza scene that’s making good pizza for good causes. Plus, learn more about the Sierra Blanca Book Share project, new book deposits being installed around the Village and surrounding areas, and different incentives to get kids to read.

May 21, 2021: Heidi Lewis of Midtown Mountain Campground and RV Park join hosts Jazmin and Matt to discuss the many offerings at the campground including high-speed internet, dry sauna, hiking trails, gift shop, and more. Also discussed in this week’s episode are some of the new and old businesses opening up in Ruidoso, including Island Noodles in Midtown and Sierra Cinema.

May 14, 2021 - Kerry Gladden of The Agency joins the Village Volume to discuss her role as Village of Ruidoso Public Information Officer to gather and gather and distribute important information to the public via social and broadcast media. Also discussed were the Village response to the Three Rivers Fire, the May 28 opening of the Ruidoso Downs Race Track, the summer Wingfield Market, and the upcoming Tourism Trails app.

April 30, 2021: Hosts Jazmin Estrada and Matt Ingram provide listeners with the latest Three River Fire status updates, information about the new COVID risk framework, and Lincoln County’s return to Turquoise Level restrictions, and Ruidoso’s nomination for an NM Outdoor Recreation Division Pilot Program. Also discussed were upcoming Parks and Recreation events including Disc Golf, 3d Archery Shoot, and the launch of this summer’s Wingfield Grower’s Market.

April 23, 2021 – Host Jazmin Estrada flies solo this week to discuss Lincoln County’s regression from Turquoise to Yellow level restrictions in the state’s COVID risk ranking system and what that means for the Village and area businesses. In addition, learn about upcoming events including Disc Glow Disc Golf event and the May 8 launch of this summer’s Wingfield Grower’s Market.

April 16, 2021: Tim Lewis of Pizza 4 Good and the Ruidoso Public Library Board joins the Village Volume this week to talk about the newest addition to the local pizza scene that’s making good pizza for good causes. Plus, learn more about the Sierra Blanca Book Share project, new book deposits being installed around the Village and surrounding areas, and different incentives to get kids to read.

April 2, 2021: Edited Replay. Original Air Date 10/23/20: Meet the team and inspiration behind The Perfect Gift with Algodones Distillery, a Midtown gift shop and craft spirits tasting room located in the Times Square shopping plaza.

Episode 29: March 26, 2021: Discover the story behind Ruidoso photographer Jake Rogers’ progression from amateur to professional and to his position as the official track photographer at Ruidoso Downs Race Track to the opening of a Midtown studio. Learn about his love of nature the outdoors and why Ruidoso is ideal for landscape photography.

Learn about the importance of sunscreen and hydration for skincare. Get the inside scoop on facials, eyebrow laminating, and Maskne, or mask acne, treatments. Plus, plans for the Wingfield Park Growers Market from home gardening beginner and local esthetician Meagan Finnell of Personalities Salon and Blue Lotus Day Spa.

Spring Break tops the hour this week including a pause in Midtown Sidewalk Project construction, opening hours and dates at Ski Apache, and the need for weekend parking reservations and fishing licenses at Grindstone Lake. Samantha Mendez joins the show to discuss her role as Community Development Director and various economic revitalization and infrastructure grant projects.

Everett Brophy of Dynamic Discs returns to the Village Volume to talk about all things disc golf in Ruidoso including the March 6 Youth Disc Golf Camp at Wingfield Park, the March 12, 13 - 14 Lincoln County War Disc Tournaments at Grindstone Lake, the Moon Mountain course, and Dynamic Discs’ new retail location to open in Midtown in May.

Does it seem like Ruidoso is suddenly on the national radar screen? In this episode, the Village Volume speaks with Mirissa Good of Casa Ideal Real Estate to discuss the recent rise in Ruidoso home sales, the impact of short-term rentals on affordable housing, and various Village infrastructure projects.

Ruidoso obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Keri Rath discusses her efforts – together with her husband, Dr. Stephen Rath, and a local book club – to help get residents vaccinated.

Learn the story behind Will Ponder and his journey from Austin, Texas, to Ruidoso business owner of Sacred Grounds Coffee and Tea House, J Bar J Barbecue, and Glencoe Distillery.

An uptick in outdoor activities presents benefits and challenges for Ruidoso adventure outfitter Lance Roe.

Mischelley Mceuen of Salon Zia joins the Village Volume this week for the first episode of 2021.

Ruidoso Life realtor Leroy Smith shares his deep passion and commitment to community.

Host Jazmin Estrada flies solo to share news and updates about COVID-safe happenings in Ruidoso including the beautiful holiday light display at Wingfield Park, how to donate Toys for Tots, and much more.