Mountain Air: Stephen Miller
August 31, 2021: Stephen Miller, Director of The Cyber Security Center of Excellence, joined the show this week to discuss his book “My Vietnam 1968-1969” about his time in Vietnam during the war.
Mondays with the Mayor: Tim Dodge, Ron Sena, and Lawrence Chavez
August 30, 2021: Village officials and Police Chief Lawrence Chavez join the show this week to discuss the upcoming Labor Day Weekend and events, the $750,000 Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) grant to support flood recovery efforts, Wingfield House Conceptual Plan, and the continued need for affordable workforce housing. Infrastructure updates included the resurfacing of Gavilan Canyon, Paradise Canyon, and Warrior Drive with notification from the state highway commission of a joint agreement fund. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez was in with local youth, Benjamin Tanner, Mackenzie Tanner, and Annabelle Chavez, who raised over $1200 with a Lemonade fundraiser during the Fun Run for Fireman Lt Berryhill.
Let’s Talk Music: Jim Dixon
August 28, 2021: Musician Jim Dixons join host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Hello From Ruidoso: Mary Maxon and Pearl Tippen
August 27, 2021: Hello From Ruidoso talks with show guest Mary Maxon of the Lincoln County Community Theater to discuss 2021 Playwright Series to be presented at Sacred Grounds Coffee and Tea House. Also joining the show this week is Pearl Tippen of Capitan Public Library with information about the village-wide yard sale on September 11 from 8 am to 2 pm in Capitan.
Weekend Preview: Everett Brophy
August 26, 2021: Everett Brophy of Dynamics Discs New Mexico joins the show this week to discuss the upcoming New Mexico Disc Golf Tournament at the Grindstone Lakes Disc Golf Courses. Listeners learn about Everett’s involvement with local disc golf courses, his love for the sport, and teaching disc golf to area youth.
Coaches Corner: John Omera and Kief Johnson
August 26, 2021: Joining the Coaches Corner show this week are Head Football Coaches John Omera (Capitan Tigers) and Kief Johnson (Ruidoso Warriors).
Mountain Air: Alex Ramirez-Polaco and Coda Omness
Aug 24, 2021: SHOW REPLAY - Nursing Instructor, Alex Ramirez-Polaco and Vice President of Student Learning & Success, Coda Omness discuss the new Nursing programs offered at ENMU-Ruidoso.
Mondays with the Mayor: Tim Dodge, Ron Sena, Rodney Griego, Lawrence Chavez, Ryan Postenrieder, and George Schlemeyer.
August 23, 2021: Village officials, Rodney Griego, Parks, and Recreation Director, Police Chief Lawrence Chavez, Officer Ryan Postenrieder, and George “The Trout Man” Schlemeyer join the show this week to discuss local events, the Wingfield and White Mountain Masterplans, and the possibility of stocking the Rio Ruidoso with Trout in the Upper Canyon. Status updates included FEMA funding for the bridges that were damaged in the Dolly Flood from 2008. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez was in with Officer Ryan Postenrieder for his official swearing-in as the newest Ruidoso Police Officer.
Let’s Talk Music: Rich Chorne and Jay Boy Adams
August 21, 2021: Musicians Rich Chorne and Jay Boy Adams join host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Hello From Ruidoso: Shawn Sieracki and Bobbie Pendergrass
August 20, 2021: Hello From Ruidoso talks with show guests Naturopathic Doctor Shawn Sieracki of Whole Body Healing Center and Psychiatric Nurse Bobbie Pendergrass to discuss Thermography, what it is, and how it can benefit you, and the treatment of all types of mental health issues from depression to substance dependency.
Mountain Air: Ryan Trosper
August 17, 2021: Ryan Trosper, President of ENMU-Ruidoso joins the show this week to discuss his first year as President and the upcoming semester.
Mondays with the Mayor: Tim Dodge, Ron Sena, Karen Gutierrez, Cody Thetford, Lawrence Chavez, Samantha Mendez, and Adam Sanchez
August 16, 2021: Village officials, Karen Gutierrez, Capital Projects Manager, Fire Chief Cody Thetford, Police Chief Lawrence Chavez, Samantha Mendez, Community Development Director, and Adam Sanchez, Public Works Director join the show this week to discuss Village projects currently in progress. Status updates included bridges, street repairs, structure fires, traffic control, and the start of the school year.
Hello From Ruidoso: David and Miriam Shanks, and Kathleen McDonald
August 13, 2021: Hello From Ruidoso talks with show guests David & Miriam Shanks to share funny stories and discuss the proposed Concrete Plant on Hwy 220 (Airport Hwy). Kathleen McDonald of the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts joins the show to discuss the theater and how it has been impacted by the pandemic.
Mountain Air: Rhonda Vincent
August 10, 2021: Rhonda Vincent of the ENMU-Ruidoso Foundation joins the show this week to discuss how students can connect and apply for scholarships through the Foundation. Also discussed is how the Foundation receives money for scholarships thru fundraising events and donations.
Mondays with the Mayor: Tim Dodge, Ron Sena, Rodney Griego, and Cynthia Black
August 9, 2021: Rodney Griego of the Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Department joins the show this week to discuss the White Mountain Master Plan and upcoming steering committee, open registration for fall youth sports, and the need for volunteers. Also discussed were the Youth Fishing Day event scheduled for Saturday, August 14, a progress update, and the possible completion date of the Cree Meadows Trail Design Project. Cynthia Black of the Republican Party of Lincoln County called in to discuss the Alamogordo meeting of concerned parents about the PED (Public Education Department) mask mandate for the public schools and the Floyd School District school board suspension over its COVID-19 policies.
Let’s Talk Music: Richard Vidmer
August 7, 2021: Musician Richard Vidmer joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Hello From Ruidoso: Debbie Nix
August 6, 2021: Hello From Ruidoso talks with show guest Debbie Nix of Passion Driven Living to discuss her role as a life coach and the Passion Test that she provides. Also discussed was her involvement with the RV/Travel group Sisters on the Fly.
Mondays with the Mayor: Tim Dodge, Ron Sena, and Camille Howes
August 2, 2021: Topics discussed this week include the August 4 Village of Ruidoso Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) public information meetings. Also discussed was the Ruidoso Adventure Tours Sweepstakes. District Ranger Camille Howes of the Smokey Bear Ranger District was also in the studio to discuss regional hiking and OHV trails and how she got started with the Forest Service.
Let’s Talk Music: James Parker
July 31, 2021: Musician James Parker joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Hello From Ruidoso: Shirley Estes
July 30, 2021: Miriam Shanks is in Hello From Ruidoso studio today to interview show guest Shirley Estes aka Whispering Wind to discuss her book Inside the “Tepee Looking Up,” the story behind her spiritual name Whispering Wind, and her background as an author and an artist.