Mondays with the Mayor
August 8, 2022: Show topics this week included infrastructure updates on the Paradise Canyon paving project and proposed plans for a disc golf course in the Eagle Creek area. Upcoming events discussed included the August 13-14, 2022, First Annual Sierra Blanca Pow Wow at the Ruidoso Convention Center and Downshift Brewing Company’s Midtown Oktoberfest on September 24, 2022, featuring stein-hoisting contests, German food, live music, and more. Local Musician/Promotor, Jhett Black joined the show to promote a September singer-songwriter night at Sacred Grounds, and Ruidoso Police Chief Chavez was in the studio with back-to-school traffic safety tips and parade safety precautions for the annual Aspen Fest parade and Festival on October 1-2, 2022.
Let’s Talk Music: Pat Duran
August 6, 2022: Musician Pat Duran joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Weekend Preview
August 4, 2022: In today’s episode, hosts Sydnee and Greg discuss the Ruidoso Parks and Recreation fall Youth Sports registrations, the end-of-season Pooch Pool Party benefiting the Human Society of Lincoln County, and the Wibit Back to School Party at Grindstone Lake. Also discussed was Ride Ruidoso Week, a benefit motorcycle event including outdoor concerts by Foghat and Los Lonely Boys.
Mondays with the Mayor
August 1, 2022: Show topics this week included Executive Order 2022-04, a temporary abatement to the annual CPI adjustment to utility rates, flooding within the McBride Fire burn scar, the August 2, Special Meeting agenda, and updates regarding the Workforce Housing project. The concert lineup was announced for the 2022 Ride Ruidoso Week, a motorcycle benefit event on September 12 -18, 2022, at Wingfield Park, in addition to expanded parking capacity for the Winter Park and Eagle Creek area. Ruidoso Police Chief Chavez was in the studio to discuss recent police activity and a 3rd Citizens’ Police Academy scheduled for September.
Let’s Talk Music: Chris Baker
July 30, 2022: Musician Chris Baker joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Chamber Chat
July 22, 2022: Show topics this week included upcoming events in the area, including the Billy the Kid Pageant and Old Lincoln Days, the Alto Artist Tour, Ride Ruidoso Week, and more. Also discussed was the new school year and the need to watch for kids getting on and off school buses.
Weekend Preview
July 21, 2022: In today’s episode, Tommy Spotted Bird joined the show to talk about the First Annual Sierra Blanca Pow Wow and Indian Market at the Ruidoso Convention Center on August 13 and 14, 2022. Tommy shared the event schedule, including dancing and drumming contests.
Mondays with the Mayor
July 18, 2022: Show topics this week included infrastructure updates, including status reports on the Wingfield House, upper Sudderth Dr sidewalk project, bridges, and more. Guest Leroy Cockrell joined the show to discuss new OHV trails in the Hale Lake area. Parks and Recreation director Rodney Griego shared information about 2022 Ride Ruidoso Week, a motorcycle benefit event on September 12 -18, 2022, at Wingfield Park, and a new grant application for the White Mountain Recreation Complex Ruidoso Police Chief Chavez was in the studio to discuss recent police activity.
Let’s Talk Music: Jamie O'Hara
July 16, 2022: Musician Jamie O'Hara joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Chamber Chat: Alisha Westmacott
July 15, 2022: Joining the show this week was guest Alisha Westmacott, Coordinator with Lincoln County Community Health Council to discuss the 2022 Health and Wellness Guide and other community health services.
Chamber Chat: Robin DeMott
July 8, 2022: Joining the show this week was guest Robin DeMott, Chief External Affairs Officer at ENMU-Ruidoso – Robin was in to discuss the upcoming Kids College at ENMU-Ruidoso from July 18 - 29, 2022. The Kids College will offer cooking, arts, history, field trips, and more classes. Robin will be offering a Horse Camp teaching kids about horses and their care with hands-on experience.
Weekend Preview
July 7, 2022: In today’s episode, Sydnee and Romy discussed the upcoming events including the July 27 Movie Night at the Pool showing the movie The Bad Guys, and the annual August 7 Pooch Pool Party. Also discussed was an upcoming archery shoot at Moon Mountain and the 2022 Fall Youth Sports Registration.
Chamber Chat: Elizabeth Vargas, Melissa Haynes and Tim Roberts
July 1, 2022: Joining the show this week was guest Elizabeth Vargas, PIO US Small Business Administration to discuss the low-interest SBA federal disaster assistance loans are available to NM businesses and residents inc. home owners, renters & personal property as a result of the wildfires and straight-line winds. Melissa Haynes with Ruidoso Parks and Recreation and Tim Roberts with the Ruidoso Convention Center were also in the studio to discuss July 4th Weekend activities and entertainment.
Mondays with the Mayor
June 27, 2022: Show topics this week included Fourth of July weekend activities and events. the June 29 Special Meeting Agenda including the NMSA enhanced 911 requirements, and the Mechem Drive Workforce Housing Project. Infrastructure updates included the Gavilan Canyon Road construction and the 2022 Special Session Senate Bill 1 Appropriations for Ruidoso Midtown improvements. Fire Chief Kasuboski was in the studio to introduce the new Assistant Fire Chief Ross Coleman, the need for additional firefighters, and the return to Level 1 fire restrictions. Ruidoso Police Chief Chavez joined the show to discuss recent police activity, the White Mountain Drive speed study results, and an increase in catalytic convertors and gasoline theft.
Let’s Talk Music: Jhett Black
June 25, 2022: Musician Jhett Black joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Chamber Chat: Peggy Wilson
June 24, 2022: Peggy Wilson a Capitan Library volunteer joined the show this week to discuss the Art and Antique Collectible Marketplace show to be held on Saturday, July 2nd and the unique items that will be available including artwork by Peter Hurd and Ted Robertson. Also discussed was the annual Smokey Bear Independence Day Parade and July 1 - 4, 2022, Smokey Bear Stampede. The second half of the show highlighted upcoming Ruidoso events including the Chamber Annual Awards Banquet.
Mondays with the Mayor
June 20, 2022: Show topics this week included the successful first annual Party In The Pines events. village monsoon preparations, especially regarding the McBride Fire burn scar area, Sudderth Drive address changes due to NMSA enhanced 911 requirements, and the NMML City Management Association Conference being held this week at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Infrastructure updates included the Gavilan Canyon Road construction and schedule adjustments due to rain. Listener Andre Hernandez called in to discuss the need for food security and steps people can take to be prepared if and when the need arises. Also discussed were the 4th of July Weekend events including a patriotic-themed Drone Light Show and a reminder that fireworks are prohibited.
Let’s Talk Music: Sage Gentlewing
June 18, 2022: Musician Sage Gentlewing joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Chamber Chat: Logan Fleharty
June 17, 2022: Logan Fleharty with Scorpion Tattoos joined the show to discuss Ruidoso Tattoo Expo taking place June 17 - 19, 2022, at the Ruidoso Convention Center featuring on-site tattooing, live music, a car show, Nerf gun wars, Suspension Artists, a CYR Wheel performance, and magician show. The second half of the show highlighted Brewdoso and the Party in the Pines concerts at Wingfield Park on June 18, and 19, in addition to other summer events.
Weekend Preview
June 16, 2022: Sydnee and Romi discussed the busy Father’s Day Weekend events including the Tattoo Festival, Party in the Pines, Inn of the Mountain Gods concerts, and the PRO/AM Boxing event at the Ruidoso Downs Race Track. Also discussed were the upcoming Ruidoso Marathon and Fourth of July events including a Drone Show to celebrate Independence Day.