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Chamber Chat: Stephanie Hale

March 17, 2023: This week, Stephanie Hale with Thrive in Southern New Mexico joined the show to promote their 2nd Annual Benefit Concert featuring country music artists RICOCHET on March 25, 2023, at Alamogordo’s Flickinger Center for Performing Arts. Also discussed was how Thrive helps area non-profits and how people can get involved with a simple donation pledge through participating area employers.

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Weekend Preview

March 16, 2023: This week’s episode introduced the third annual Ruidoso Adventure Tours sweepstakes running March 11 - October 7, 2023, and prizes, including a new Ford Bronco. Also discussed was the exciting new Run Ruidoso series of six unique walk/run races that span the outdoor running season and celebrate the vibrant and diverse nature of our local trails.

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Special Episode: Wildfire Preparedness

March 16, 2023. Knowing what to do in the event of a wildfire can help save your life and property. Learn how to protect yourself, your family, and your property during a rural fire with these essential wildfire safety tips. In this special episode, Ruidoso Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Henry "Ross" Coleman, Captain Kade Hall, and Fire Fighter Alec Davis discuss safety tips to help homeowners prepare for the upcoming Wildfire season. Learn more at Ruidoso-nm.gov/wildfire-safety-tips

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Mondays with the Mayor

March 13, 2023: Topics discussed this week included last weekend’s Outdoor Expo, a progress report on Wingfield House, and the third annual Ruidoso Adventure Tours sweepstakes (March 11 - October 7, 2023) activities and prizes, including a new Ford Bronco. Denise Staab, Manager of the Ruidoso Public Library, joined the show to discuss upcoming library events and programs, and Lane Adams of City Bank called in to discuss the Silicon Valley Bank bank collapse. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez was in the studio to discuss weekly arrests and other occurrences and how the efforts of the Major Crimes Unit of the 12th Judicial District helped to secure a murder conviction.

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Mondays with the Mayor

March 6, 2023: Topics discussed this week included upcoming street rehabilitation projects that are being done with two different grants on White Mountain Drive and Pore Drive, a progress report on repairs to the damaged Gavilon Canyon baseball field, and David Tetrealt with the Village Parks and Recreation Department joined the show to discuss the April 16 Great American Cleanup 2023 event. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez was in the studio to discuss law enforcement legislation, including SB 19 (Training Requirements) and SB 252 (Use of Force).

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Weekend Preview

March 3, 2023: Guests Everett Brophy, Brian Shintaku, and Zach Johnson joined the show this week to discuss the Lincoln County War III Disc Golf Tournament (March 3-5, 2023).

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Mondays with the Mayor

February 27, 2023: This week's episode centered around the Village's response to a recent high wind event that included downed trees and power outages, and Ruidoso Fire Chief Joe Kasuboski joined the show to discuss airport hanger damage and a toppled construction mobile office, a rope rescue training class, and a proposal to include Lincoln County in the Senate Bill 430 fire recovery money. Andi Rodriguez and Pastor Rick Hutchison of Hope Harbor NM spoke about the March 4 An Afternoon of Hope fundraiser event, and Police Chief Lawrence Chavez was in the studio to discuss the importance of the CallMeRuidoso.com emergency notification system as well as recently introduced gun bill legislation.

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Weekend Preview

February 24, 2023: Show topics this week included the March 11-12, 2023, Outdoor Expo at the Ruidoso Convention Center, upcoming Parks and Recreation Lifeguard training classes, and the new Run Ruidoso 2023 race series.

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Mondays with the Mayor

February 13, 2023: This week's episode centered around temporary measures for the manholes on Mechem Drive, Wingfield House updates, and upcoming events. Able and Kris from the Humane Society of Lincoln County joined the show to discuss the Village's new microchip ordinance to help lost pets and the importance of vaccinations. Sue Hutchinson of Hope Harbor NM and Chef Brendan spoke about the March 4 An Afternoon of Hope fundraiser event featuring a Battle of the Chefs event at the Ruidoso Convention Center, and Police Chief Lawrence Chavez discussed RPD activity and the Cops for Kids organization.

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Chamber Chat: Taryn Benavidez, Elizabeth Potter, and Kay Simms

February 10, 2023: Taryn Benavidez of Lincoln County Home Builders Association joined the show this week to discuss community programs and the upcoming golf scramble event for scholarship funds. They also discussed what services the Adaptive Sports program offers for both winter and summer sports. Elizabeth Potter from Food 4 Kids and Kay Simms from Ruidoso Winter Park were in the studio to talk about their Sunday, February 12, fundraiser event, Food 4 Kids Day At Ruidoso Winter Park.

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Mondays with the Mayor

February 6, 2023: Conversation this week centered around the Lincoln County Day event in Santa Fe hosted by the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Public Employees Returning to Work Program to address temporary staffing shortages, and the Ride Ruidoso Spring Thunder concert on May 20, 2023, with headliner band Molly Hatchet at Wingfield Park. Also discussed were the 2023 Ruidoso Adventure Tours. Pastor John Duncan was in the studio to talk about the Feb. 10-11 XO Marriage Conference, Lieutenant Urban spoke about a Feb. 4-5 wrestling event at the Ruidoso Convention Center, and Sydnee and Scott of Oso Productions discussed their upcoming Pirates of Penzance musical at Ruidoso High School Performing Arts Center. Eddie Crane with Healing America's Heroes promoted their Feb. 11 Dinner and Silent Auction fundraiser at Cree Meadows and Police Chief Lawrence Chavez discussed RPD assistance with an officer-involved shooting in Alamogordo.

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Weekend Preview

February 2, 2023: Guests Corena Baca with the Big Ben Sanchez Youth Foundation and Director of Parks & Recreation Matthew Baird joined the show this week. Show topics included the upcoming basketball tournament to benefit the Big Ben Youth Foundation, as well as current and future events provided by the Ruidoso Parks & Recreation Department, including the new Lincoln County Regulators Cornhole League Monday nights at 7 pm at Horton gym and the March 11-12, 2023 Outdoor Expo at the Ruidoso Convention Center, and the opening of the new Disc Golf Course at Eagle Creek.

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Mondays with the Mayor

January 30, 2023: Topics of discussion in today’s episode included tomorrow’s Lincoln County Day in Santa Fe - sponsored by the Ruidoso Vallery Chamber of Commerce, the progress of capital projects, including the Wingfield House and Horton Complex, and the Village’s Strategic Planning process. Rick Hutchison and Shippen Salas with Hope Harbor New Mexico joined the show to discuss their An Afternoon of Hope fundraiser on March 4, 2023, at the Ruidoso Convention Center and future plans for the organization. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez discussed the next Citizen's Police Academy and the beating of Tyre Nichols. 

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