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

Mondays with the Mayor

June 19, 2023: Topics this week included the selection of a new firm for the E911 re-addressing project, which aims to improve emergency services and a new agreement for a digital display sign at the Country Club lot, and a tourism Familiarization (FAM) trip, where six journalists and social media influencers from the US and Canada visited the area. Also discussed were increased measures for wildfire mitigation. Jhett Black dropped by the studio to promote live music at the recently opened Downshift Brewing Company Riverside, and Ruidoso Police Chief Lawrence Chavez provided his weekly update on police activities, stressing the ongoing need for police officers and 911 dispatchers.

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

Mondays with the Mayor

June 12, 2023: Topics this week: The June 17-18 Party in the Pines and Brewdoso event at Wingfield Park and Tattoo Expo at the Ruidoso Convention Center, Village baseball and softball tournaments, the reopening of the renovated pickleball courts, and information about the NM Child Safety Seat Distribution Program. Project updates were provided for the Paradise Canyon Rd and Country Club road works projects. Kidie Thornton, Humane Society of Lincoln County, talked about their Resale Shop’s Annual Sale and involvement in several murals projects. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez provided a weekly police update and explained why the school zone lights are still active because of Summer School and other activities.​

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Weekend Preview

June 1, 2023: Guest Mari from High Mountain Youth Project joined the show to discuss this weekend's High Mountain Youth Great Bed Race and Green Chile Cook-off fundraiser event.

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

Chamber Chat: Larry Cordova, Tanner Nygren, and Taylor Joray

May 26, 2023: This week, Larry Cordova, Tanner Nygren, and Taylor Joray of the Lincoln National Forest Smokey Bear Ranger District joined the show to promote the 28th Annual Youth Fishing Day on June 3, 2023. Also discussed was the Outdoor Classroom 4-day event starting May 30 and information about the Mexican Spotted Owl.

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Weekend Preview

May 25, 2023: Guest Corena Baca of The Big Ben Sanchez Foundation joined the show this week to discuss the upcoming Youth Basketball Tournament fundraiser on July 15 and 16, 2023, at Horton Gymnasium and how the funds raised at the event are used.

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Chamber Chat: Bradshaw Lambert

May 19, 2023: This week, Bradshaw Lambert of Downshift Brewing Company joined the show to discuss the Under the Rug live music event on Wednesday, May 24, at Downshift Brewing Company’s new Riverside Taproom (formerly Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse). Also discussed were Ruidoso events for the upcoming weekend and summer.

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

Mondays with the Mayor

May 15, 2023: Topics this week: Mechem Meadows Housing Development ribbon cutting ceremony, the Municipal Swimming Pool and Grindstone Lake Wibit Water Park season openings on May 27, Ride Ruidoso Spring Thunder concerts on May 20, Ruidoso Sewer Project weekly tailgate meetings, Fire Chief's update on fire risk and equipment, Police Chief's discussion on traffic management for graduation and Cree Meadows Drive traffic study, and weekly arrests.

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Chamber Chat: Gavin Bigger

May 12, 2023: This week, Gavin Bigger of Berkshire Hathaway joined the show to discuss their 2023 Walk ‘N Wag fundraiser event on June 3, 2023, at the Ruidoso Dog Park. Also discussed was the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Mechem Meadows Housing Development.

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Weekend Preview

May 11, 2023: Guest Marie Peralto of High Mountain Youth Project joined the show this week to discuss two summer events—the May 13, 2023, Mother’s Day Breakfast in Bed and the 5th Annual Great High Mountain Bed Race on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Funds raised will help provide a safety net for youth experiencing homelessness.

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

Mondays with the Mayor

May 1, 2023: This week's topics included Parks and Recreation Pickleball court maintenance, the Glow in the Dark Disc Golf Tournament on May 6, 2023, and department job opportunities. Also discussed were pothole and waterline repairs. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez was here to talk about Rio Street and Meander Drive traffic studies in addition to weekly arrests and other occurrences.

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

Mondays with the Mayor

April 24, 2023: This week's topics included the exciting upgrades happening at Ruidoso Downs Race Track and progress on the Wingfield Heritage House. Also discussed was an important special council meeting on Wednesday where the quarterly financials for the village will be discussed. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez is here to talk about the department's collaboration with the DA's office to streamline the discovery process, the new Allsups, and the generous donation of $1200 to both the Police and Fire Departments.

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Chamber Chat: Leroy Smith and Luther Light

April 28, 2023: This week, Leroy Smith and Luther Light from the Library Advisory Board and the Goodlife Senior Living Center joined the show to discuss the El Dia de Los Libros event on April 29, 2023, at Wingfield Park. The event is a celebration of children, families, and reading, emphasizing the importance of literacy for children of all ages, languages, and cultural backgrounds. Luther also promoted the Lincoln County Food Bank and the need for donations of food and funds.

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Mondays with the Mayor

April 17, 2023: This week's topics included an update on last weekend’s Ruidoso Great American Cleanup 2023, lifeguard jobs and certifications, and the new bathroom installations at Grindstone Lake. Also discussed were the Ruidoso Sewer Project and upgrades at the Ruidoso Downs Race Track. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez discussed recent police activities and how to dispose of prescription drugs at the Ruidoso Police station for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10:00 am to 2:oo pm on April 22, 2023.

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Weekend Preview Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Weekend Preview Ruidoso Parks and Recreation

Weekend Preview

April 14, 2023: Show topics this week included upcoming spring and summer Parks and Recreation events, including the May 6 Cinco de Mayo Celebration in Midtown, the May 6 Glow in the Dark Disc Golf Tournament at Grindstone Lake, and the May 20 Ride Ruidoso Spring Thunder, including car/bike shows and concerts. Also discussed was the April 16 Keep America Beautiful Clean-up at Wingfield Park.

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