Let’s Talk Music: Patrick Duran and Don Vance
October 9, 2021: Musicians Patrick Duran and Don Vance of Kamikaze Elk join host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Chamber Chat: Stephanie Hale and Gillian Baudo
October 8, 2021: Chamber Chat talks with show guests Stephanie Hale, Executive Director of Thrive in Southern New Mexico, and Gillian Baudo with the Community Foundation of Lincoln County to discuss how each organization receives and distributes funds for the community via grants and community programs.
Coaches Corner: John Omera and Kief Johnson
October 7, 2021: Head Football Coaches John Omera (Capitan Tigers) and Kief Johnson (Ruidoso Warriors) discuss last week's games and games with the Tigers beating Alamogordo JV 30(W)-6 and the Warriors losing to Artesia 50-20(L). Coach Omera previewed this week's game in Tularosa and Coach Johnson previewed this week's home game against Moriarty.
Weekend Preview
October 7, 2021: Learn about upcoming events at Wingfield Park events including the Ruidoso Adventure Tours Sweepstakes Grand Prize Party on Oct. 11, the First Annual Indigenous Celebration on Oct. 16, and the Keep Ruidoso Beautiful Toss No Mas community cleanup on Oct. 17, 2021.
Mondays with the Mayor: Tim Dodge, Ron Sena, and Lawrence Chavez
September 27, 2021: Police Chief Lawrence Chavez joins the show this week to discuss AspenFest traffic flow ideas and adjustments and grant agreements with Homeland Security for structural work on Ruidoso bridges. The Village has put out a request for proposals for professional engineering services. Topics also discussed this week included the NM Outdoor Economics Conference for advancing economic development and opportunities connected to public lands, with a focus on trailheads, restrooms, and Leave No Trace. Also discussed was the second volume of the Village Insider newsletter, and plans for content expansion with help from the Ruidoso Midtown Association and the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber Chat: Crystal Sifuentes
October 1, 2021: Chamber Chat talks with show guest Crystal Sifuentes, Executive Operations Assistant with Ruidoso Downs Race Track, to talk about the All American CowboyFest. Also discussed were all the activities associated with the Aspenfest. The Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce member highlight is Stacey Tatum of The RareBird Workshop.
Coaches Corner: John Omera and Kief Johnson
September 30, 2021: Head Football Coaches John Omera (Capitan Tigers) and Kief Johnson (Ruidoso Warriors) discuss last week's games and with a preview of the Capitan Tigers game vs Alamogordo Tigers JV on Thursday evening, Friday nights game @ the Artesia Bulldogs, and a Ruidoso Warriors recap of last week loss to Santa Teresa (38-14).
Mondays with the Mayor: Tim Dodge, Ron Sena, and Dr. Anthony “Ant” Thornton
September 27, 2021: Dr. Anthony “Ant” Thornton, Candidate for Lieutenant Governor joined the show this week to discuss his platform and changes he would like to see in New Mexico. The Mayor and Village Managers discussed Grindstone and Alto lakes water levels and the “Snake Shake” concessions at Alto Lake and upcoming events including the Aspenfest parade and after-party at Wingfield Park. Additionally, they discussed the upcoming Village Council agenda items and the roles and responsibilities of the Mayor and Village Council. Infrastructure updates included the continued need for and progress on affordable housing in the Ruidoso area.
Coaches Corner: John Omera and Kief Johnson
September 23, 2021: Head Football Coaches John Omera (Capitan Tigers) and Kief Johnson (Ruidoso Warriors) discuss last week's games and with a preview of this Friday's games. Last week’s score report: Capitan won over the Loving Falcons 20-14 and Ruidoso won over the Cobre Indians 28-2.
Weekend Preview: Romi Carr
September 23, 2021: Romi Carr of Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Department joins the show this week to discuss the fall youth sports activities and programs along with next week’s Aspenfest Parade and Festival at Wingfield Park. Also discussed was the upcoming All American CowboyFest scheduled for September 30 to October 3, 2021, at the Ruidoso Downs Race Track.
Mondays with the Mayor: Tim Dodge, Ron Sena, and Lawrence Chavez
September 20, 2021: Ruidoso Police Chief Lawrence Chavez joins the show this week to discuss last week’s Police Blotter as well as police recruitment. Also discussed was the Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally, Wingfield House construction progress, the completion of the public bathroom project at Two Rivers Park, the new Ruidoso Insider community newsletter, and the Lincoln County public hearing on an ordinance for the regulation of location and consumption of cannabis. Infrastructure updates included the upcoming spring project of repaving Gavilon Canyon Road and hazard mitigation planning for Rio Ruidoso.
Coaches Corner: John Omera and Kief Johnson
September 16, 2021: Joining the Coaches Corner show this week are Head Football Coaches John Omera (Capitan Tigers) and Kief Johnson (Ruidoso Warriors) about last week's games and previewing this Friday's games.
Mountain Air: Stephen Miller
September 14, 2021: Stephen Miller, Director of Cyber Security Center of Excellence at ENMU-Ruidoso, joined the show this week to discuss his time with NASA including working in mission control during the Apollo 13 mishap.
Mondays with the Mayor: Tim Dodge, Ron Sena, John Ballin, Samantha Mendez, Karen Gutierrez, and Lawrence Chavez
September 13, 2021: Village Official Karen Gutierrez, Capitol Project Manager, and John Ballin of White Sands Construction join the show this week to discuss the status of ongoing Village construction projects including Village Hall, Wingfield House, and others. Samantha Mendez, Village of Ruidoso Community Development Director, was also in the studio to discuss short-term rentals and the processes involved in getting building permits. Police Chief Chavez was in to discuss the armed standoff along Spring Canyon Road in Cedar Creek over the weekend. Also discussed was the new Citizens Police Academy that started last week.
Let’s Talk Music: Tim MacCasland
September 11, 2021: Musician Tim MacCasland join host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Weekend Preview: Uli Seibertz
September 9, 2021: Uli Seibertz of Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Department joins the show this week to discuss the upcoming Kite Festival, Flag Football, and Soccer events. Listeners learn about the C10 Truck show at Wingfield Park this weekend and the Ruidoso Adventure Tours Expo Car and Motorcycle show event on September 18, 2021. Also, discussed was the community yard sale on September 11, 2021 Capitan benefiting Capitan’s public library.
Coaches Corner: John Omera and Kief Johnson
September 9, 2021: Joining the Coaches Corner show this week are Head Football Coaches John Omera (Capitan Tigers) and Kief Johnson (Ruidoso Warriors) about last week's games and previewing this Friday's games. Capitan beat Estancia 34-26 and play Jal this Friday. Ruidoso beat Chaparral 39-0 and play Robertson this Friday.
Mountain Air: Bob Koenig
September 10, 2021: Bob Koenig, a former hiking instructor for ENMU Ruidoso, joined the show this week to discuss hiking local trails and hiking safety.
Let’s Talk Music: Jamie O'Hara
September 4, 2021: Musician Jamie O'Hara join host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Hello From Ruidoso: Micah Jackson
September 3, 2021: Hello From Ruidoso talks with show guest Micah Jackson, PA-C, Veritas Medical, to discuss the different approaches to health care through diet and lifestyle changes. Also discussed were face masks and the COVID vaccine.