February 26, 2022: Musicians Steve Hodges and Paul Goad join host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.

February 25, 2022: Executive Director Stepahine Hale of THRIVE in Southern New Mexico, and THRIVE board member Bruce Ashburn of PNM joined the show this week to discuss the Benefit Concert with Jeff Carson on March 5, 2022. Also discussed was the success THRIVE had in fundraising last year and who they were able to help with the donated funds.

February 24, 2022: Learn more about the popular youth basketball league, the upcoming Water Babies swim classes at the RAC’s indoor swimming pool, and the first annual Outdoor Expo at the Ruidoso Convention Center on March 12 and 13 plus participating vendors.

February 21, 2022: Gary L Jackson, Darren Hooker, Stephen Carter and Tim Coughlin joined the show this week for a 2022 Municipal Officer Election Candidate Forum hosted by Hospital Chief Executive Todd Oberheu of Lincoln County Medical Center. Municipal Judge Candidate Frank Potter who is running unopposed was also interviewed by telephone. Forum participants introduced themselves and provided brief candidate statements and answered questions about village issues including workforce housing, water issues, police, and the search for police recruits. Later in the show, infrastructure updates were also provided for the Paradise Canyon Lateral Replacement, Midtown Light Pole Replacement, and Center Street Renovation projects.

February 19, 2022: Musician Fabian Romero joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.

February 18, 2022: Zia Natural Gas Business Development Manager, Oscar Saucedo, and Jacob Kinney, Pipeline Safety Manager join the show this week to discuss the importance of calling 811 before you dig so that you don’t accidentally hit any buried utility lines in your yard. Also discussed are some rebates that Zia Natural Gas offers for upgrading to more energy-efficient appliances.

February 14, 2022: Topics discussed this week included the 2022 Municipal Officer Elections and next week’s candidates’ forum on this radio show, and village water use and rights. Infrastructure updates included the status of Broadband Expansion, Center Street Renovation, and Midtown Light Pole Replacement projects. Additionally, Ruidoso Police Chief Lawrence Chavez was in the studio to discuss two new officer hirings and George “The Trout Man” Schlemeyer was in to talk about improvements at Grindstone and Alto Lakes.

February 12, 2022: Blues musician Catfishfry joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.

February 11, 2022: Professor of English, Department Chair of Language & Fine Arts Jeff Frawley of ENMU-Ruidoso joins the show this week to discuss the university’s new Fine Arts Magazine, Ridgeline Review, and how the community can submit for publication. Also discussed was the new guest speaker series, Feed Your Brain, every Wednesday at the ENMU-Ruidoso campus.

February 10, 2022: Ruidoso Middle School Basketball Coach Tracy Hernandez joins the show this week to share information about the youth basketball programs both through the Parks and Rec Department and Ruidoso Schools. Also discussed were the success and final days of the Ice Rink at Wingfield Park 2022 season which ended on February 6.

February 7, 2022: Topics discussed this week included the Lincoln County Day Legislative Reception in Santa Fe hosted on Feb. 2 by the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce. Networking opportunities included a virtual meeting with the Governor about funding for bridge and sewer rehabilitation. Additionally, Ruidoso Police Chief Lawrence Chavez was in the studio to share an immediate need for new officers and the criteria for non-certified recruits.

January 31, 2022: This week, Richie Hood and Barry Chase from First National Bank of Ruidoso joined the show to discuss local financing options for new businesses. Also in the studio, Water Resource Manager Eric Boyda discussed the Village water rights and municipal investments in water systems and infrastructure. Rick Hutchinson of Angus Church and Marci Butchofsky with Hope Harbor Transitional Home shared information about the upcoming event, Afternoon of Hope, at the ENMU-Ruidoso campus. Additionally, Police Chief Lawrence Chavez was in with new Officer Jimmy Lopez for his official swearing-in by Mayor Crawford. Also discussed was Officer Lopez’s background including his dive experience with installing the Wibit Water Park at Grindstone Lake.

January 29, 2022: Musician Mark Remington joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.

January 28, 2022: Wildfire Prevention & Communications Coordinator Wendy Mason of the NM State Forestry Division joins the show this week to discuss the upcoming wildfire season and safety measures the public can take to help to prevent them.

January 27, 2022: Topics discussed this week included the closing of the Wingfield Park Ice Rink on Sunday, February 6, and its continued popularity. Also discussed was the start of Youth Basketball and upcoming Youth Soccer and Adult Volleyball leagues. The show closed with a discussion of the offerings at the Ruidoso Community Center.

January 24, 2022: Mayor Crawford was out this week, but Ruidoso Convention Center Manager Tim Roberts filled in with interviews of some Village directors. Rodney Griego shared the success and achievements of the Parks and Recreation Department. Forestry Director Dick Cooke discussed upcoming fire season concerns with regard to the below-normal snow season so far and how the Ball Park fire demonstrated the success of forest thinning efforts. Utilities Director Adam Sanchez provided updates on the sewer rehabilitation project. Also discussed was the FEMA Geotechnical Bridgework scheduled to begin January 26.

January 22, 2022: Musicians Blake and Diana Martin join host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.

January 21, 2022: Executive Director with Ski Apache Adaptive Sports, Ty Bonnell joins the show this week to discuss the Annual Silent Auction fundraiser on January 29 at the Ruidoso Convention Center as well as how the program works and who it benefits. Also discussed is the addition of mountain biking in summer 2022 to the Adaptive Sports program.

January 17, 2022: Topics discussed this week included the continued increase in Lincoln County COVID infection cases and three recent deaths attributed to the virus. Also discussed were last week’s council meeting including the Winter Park coaster and a possible date for operations, the approval of a boat ramp and youth fishing pond at Alto Lake, municipal pool maintenance and the continued discussion of an indoor facility. Ruidoso Police Chief Lawrence Chavez was in-studio to discuss an Alamogordo gunshot victim and why Ruidoso police were called out. Also discussed is how the 12th Judicial District Major Crime Unit (MCU) is used and its benefits for the communities it assists.

January 13, 2022: Sydnee and Romi discussed the great success of the Ice Rink at Wingfield Park including expanding the hours of operation and Wednesday afternoons with free admission and skate rentals for locals. Also discussed was the addition of a second session from 3:30 to 4:30 for the Sunday afternoon Smart Start Basketball program and an extended deadline for Youth Basketball.