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 22, 2021: Barbara Bower and Mary Lemmond of the Lincoln County Garden Club join the Outdoor Hour this week to discuss the Keep Ruidoso Beautiful (KRB) program and this month’s Great American Clean-up, the availability of Adopt-a-Park sponsorships, and other KRB initiatives including planting trees, gardens and installing new trash cans.

April 20, 2021: Becky Brooks, Retiring Director of the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce joins Mountain Air this week to discuss her tenure with the Chamber and the challenges the organization experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 19, 2021: Topics discussed this week include concern about a spike in COVID-19 positive cases during the past week, The Great American Cleanup April/May campaign, and updated fire restrictions and red-flag warnings in the Village and Lincoln National Forest. Community updates include a progress report on Wingfield House and the new 1490 KRUI radio studio, lodger’s tax funds, and upcoming Parks and Recreation projects, and the feasibility study on the intersection of US 70 and NM 48. Also discussed was the continued challenges of workforce housing, the hiring process behind the new police chief and officers, and the hiring of new lifeguards.

April 17, 2021: Local musicians Brian Van Winkle & Roy Robbins of BonFire join host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.

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 15, 2021: David Teteault (T-Bone), Community Services director for Parks & Recreation joins the Outdoor Hour this week to discuss the Keep Ruidoso Beautiful (KRB) program and this month’s Great American Clean-up, the availability of Adopt-a-Park sponsorships, and other KRB initiatives including planting trees, gardens and installing new trash cans.

April 10, 2021: Local musician Terry Bullard joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.

April 8, 2021: Tim Lewis joins the Outdoor Hour this week to share some Ruidoso area favorites. Discover favorite outdoor activities including camping, kayaking, and hiking, favorite outdoor recreation areas including Grindstone Lake and Wingfield Park, and favorite regional camping locations including the Valley of Fires and Bottomless Lakes.

April 6, 2021: Radio Replay. Original Air Date February 9, 2021: Dr. Stephen Miller, ENMU Ruidoso Director of the Cyber Security Program, joins Mountain Air this week to discuss how enrollment has increased by 39% even during the COVID-19 Pandemic, a new Workforce Scholarship program, and job prospects for program participants.

April 5, 2021: Topics discussed this week include the status of the Ruidoso baseball/softball playing fields, increased availability of COVID vaccines, and the passage of NM House Bill 2 in the 2021 special session on cannabis legalization. Community updates include new construction, Midtown improvements, Municipal Court Judge Rankin’s retirement and replacement, new computers at the Ruidoso Public Library, upcoming public meetings, and Village employment opportunities.

April 5, 2021: Topics discussed this week include the status of the Ruidoso baseball/softball playing fields, increased availability of COVID vaccines, and the passage of NM House Bill 2 in the 2021 special session on cannabis legalization. Community updates include new construction, Midtown improvements, Municipal Court Judge Rankin’s retirement and replacement, new computers at the Ruidoso Public Library, upcoming public meetings, and Village employment opportunities.

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.

April 1, 2021: On tap this week is the Easter Egg Hunt and celebrations at Sierra Vista Primary and White Mountain Elementary, information about fishing licenses, the master plan for Grindstone Lake, and Wingfield Park, the open fire ban within the Village of Ruidoso and the resulting removal of charcoal grills from village parks.

March 30, 2021: NM Workforce Connections Apprenticeship Coordinator Rochelle Lentschke joins Mountain Air this week to discuss the Ruidoso job market during the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Mexico Apprenticeship Program offered through NM Workforce Connections, and current and future programs at ENMU Ruidoso.

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.

Musician Wayne Ellison joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.

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.

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.

Local musician Bill Guilfoil joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.