Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford

Mondays with the Mayor

April 3, 2023: Topics discussed this week included a Wingfield House update and upcoming events at the Convention Center, Ruidoso Public Library, and the annual Bunny Walk/Run and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Cedar Creek, lifeguard certifications, and the Ruidoso Great American Cleanup 2023 at Wingfield Park on April 16. Also discussed were the A/C upgrade at the library and the resurfacing of the tennis and pickleball courts. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez discussed the Citizens’ Police Academy classes and problems with people trespassing on private properties. 

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Community, Chamber Chat Deborah Douds and Andrea Joray Community, Chamber Chat Deborah Douds and Andrea Joray

Chamber Chat

March 31, 2023: This week’s episode focused on upcoming events, including the Annual Bunny Walk/Run and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Cedar Creek and the Spencer Theater Spring 2023 performances.

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Weekend Preview

March 30, 2023: Chris Rowe of Lincoln County Regulators Cornhole League joined the show this week to discuss the weekly tournaments he hosts Monday nights at 7:00 pm at Horton Gymnasium.

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Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford

Mondays with the Mayor

March 27, 2023: Topics discussed this week included the 3rd annual Ruidoso Adventure Tours, a Wingfield House update and call for loaned and donated artifacts, and new permanent restrooms at Grindstone Lake. Also discussed were Wingfield Park outdoor concerts at the Ride Ruidoso Spring Thunder benefit event (May 20), Brewdoso/Party in the Pines (June 17-18), and summer entertainment at Ruidoso Downs Race Track. Fire Chief Joe Kasuboski discussed the Red Flag Fire Weather Warning conditions, firepit permits, and the Lincoln County, NM, Declaration of Fire Emergency currently in effect.

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Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford

Mondays with the Mayor

March 20, 2023: Topics discussed this week included the Mechem Drive Housing Project, village budgeting and fuel cost projections, NM legislative bills, including the minimum wage increase, and McBride Fire recovery funds. Kidie Thornton with the Humane Society of Lincoln County joined the show to discuss their upcoming open house and pet food drive this weekend and a new animal transport van. Mary Leta with Life-Way of Lincoln County Pregnancy Center was also in the studio to promote their Handbags for Heartbeats silent auction on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez discussed recent police activities, including a shooting threat at Ruidoso Middle School.

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Community, Chamber Chat Deborah Douds and Andrea Joray Community, Chamber Chat Deborah Douds and Andrea Joray

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, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford

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, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford

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, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford

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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