Let’s Talk Music: Spencer Grandy
June 5, 2021: Local guitarist Spencer Gandy joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Village Volume: Tim Lewis (Replay)
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.
Outdoor Hour
June 3, 2021: Jazmin and Rodney discuss summer activities including the opening of the Wibit Water Park at Grindstone Lake and the Municipal Swimming Pool, and the upcoming Youth Volleyball Camp. Also discussed were some new community programs including Wingfield Wednesdays, Wilderness Weekends for 2nd-6th graders, and a new Outdoor Enthusiasts Adventure Tour Sweepstakes.
Mondays with the Mayor: Tim Dodge, Ron Sena, and Rodney Griego
May 24, 2021 - Topics discussed this week include the Memorial Day weekend openings of the Wibit Water Park at Grindstone Lake, and the Municipal Swimming Pool with Ruidoso Parks by Recreation Director, Rodney Griego joining the conversation. Also discussed were new sweepstakes and prizes to be awarded for completing assigned tours through the Discover Ruidoso Mobile App, the Saturday Wingfield Farmers Market, and Ruidoso Dog Park. Community updates included the public restroom projects at Two Rivers Park and Midtown Commons parking lot, the Glow In the Dark Disc Golf Tournament, and outdoor recreation job opportunities.
Village Volume: Heidi Lewis
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.
Outdoor Hour
May 20, 2021: Jazmin and Rodney discussed all things summer including the opening of the Wibit Water Park at Grindstone Lake and the Municipal Swimming Pool for summer 2021, the upcoming 3d Archery Shoot summer series, the Disc Golf Full Moon Glow in the Dark Tournament, and open gym events at the Horton Gymnasium, in addition to the Wingfield Park Saturday Farmers Market.
Let’s Talk Music: Catfishfry
May 15, 2021: Local blues band Catfishfry join host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Village Volume: Kerry Gladden
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.
Mountain Air: Guest Host, Jeff Frawley
May 11, 2021: Jeff Frawley, ENMU Ruidoso English Faculty and Department Chair of Language and Fine Arts joins the show this week as guest host to share student recordings of English Comp Story Corps essays.
Mondays with the Mayor: Tim Dodge, Ron Sena, and Cody Thetford
May 10, 2021: Topics discussed this week include an update by Fire Chief Cody Thetford on an early morning structure fire on Ski Run Road. Also discussed were adult-use cannabis legalization in New Mexico, the development of a Lincoln County Tours program designed for outdoor enthusiasts, and the approval for the money for a master plan of the White Mountain Recreation Complex and adjacent properties. Community updates included the hiring process for the new Ruidoso Police chief and Village of Ruidoso employment opportunities.
Let’s Talk Music: Bob "The Fireman" and Stacy Skaggs
May 8, 2021: Local musicians Bob "The Fireman" and Stacy Skaggs join host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Outdoor Hour: Larry Cordova
May 6, 2021: Larry Cordova, Wildlife Biologist with Lincoln National Forest joins the Outdoor Hour this week to share his studies of owls, the creation of osprey platforms around Grindstone Lake, and the impact of the Three Rivers Fire on the wildlife in the area.
Mountain Air: Lorna Fike and Emily Hobbs
Episode Replay (Original episode aired on March 9, 2021): Lorna Fike and Emily Hobbs of Hope Harbor Transitional Home in Capitan join the show this week to discuss domestic violence in Lincoln County, how it affects women, children, and families of our communities, what they’re doing to support and empower local survivors, and the ways you can get involved to help.
Mondays with the Mayor: Tim Dodge, Ron Sena, David Bales, and Frank Potter
May 3, 2021 - Topics discussed this week include the Three Rivers Fire with Incident Commander David Bales, the live swearing-in of Frank Potter as Municipal Judge, and the Backpack Meals food program. Community updates include the Cree Meadows Trail project to connect to the Links Trail, the Eagle Creek Sports Complex, and the designing and possible construction of a stormwater drainage structure, plus the continued need for workforce housing.
Let’s Talk Music: Blake and Deanna Martin
May 1, 2021: Local musicians Blake and Deanna Martin join host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Village Volume
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.
Outdoor Hour: Laura Rabon and Loretta Benavidez
April 29, 2021: Laura Rabon and Loretta Benavidez with the Lincoln National Forest join the Outdoor Hour this week with status updates on the Three Rivers Fire and to discuss the impact (good and bad) of wildfires on the forest and community.
Mountain Air: Becky Brooks
April 27, 2021: Episode Replay (Original Air Date 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.
Mondays with the Mayor: Tim Dodge, Ron Sena and Lesley Graham
April 26, 2021: - Topics discussed this week include the current Red Flag fire danger in the Village, Lincoln County’s regression to Yellow Level Restrictions in COVID risk ranking, and the change in management at the Ruidoso Downs Race Track. Community updates include a progress report on Wingfield House and the new 1490 KRUI radio studio, Parks and Recreation’s plans for Alto Lake improvements, status reports for the Midtown Sidewalk Project, and Wingfield Park Master Plan, and the construction project at Village Hall. Lesley Graham with ZIA Natural Gas was in the studio to discuss the rate increase.
Let’s Talk Music: Jamie Estes
April 24, 2021: Local musician Jamie Estes joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.