Weekend Preview
July 13, 2023: Sydnee and Alex discuss the Summer Kids camp, the upcoming Schlotzsky's Bun Run, and special events coming up at the pool.
Mondays with the Mayor
July 10, 2023: Show topics this week included grants for village projects, workforce housing alternatives, fire restrictions, siren testing, storm-related updates, airport construction, summer camps, concerts, road projects, sewer line armoring, police activity updates, and Consolidated Dispatch Center.
Let’s Talk Music: Old Friends
July 8, 2023: Guests Old Friends join host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Chamber Chat: Barbara Mader
July 7, 2023: This week, Barbara Mader of High Mesa Healing Center joined the show to discuss the center’s various programs and events.
Mondays with the Mayor
July 3, 2023: Topics this week: Upcoming summer events, the successful All American Tailgate and Drone show, and Red, White, and Run race event. Fire Chief Joe Kasuboski and Eric Queller, the Emergency Manager, highlighted the importance of being aware of lightning strikes and the potential for spot fires. Also discussed were the reopening of the airport and the first flight, a citizen Med-Evac, plus the need to be cautious about rainy season flash flooding. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez reported on police activity over the 4th of July holiday and the decreased speed limit on Rio Street. Adam Sanchez, the Public Works Director, discussed major road construction and the process of reporting potholes, as well as the need for new employees in multiple village departments.
Chamber Chat: Aaron White
June 30, 2023: This week, Walmart store manager Aaron White joined the show to discuss Walmart’s Children’s Miracle Network Charity Car Show and to announce the remodeling of the Ruidoso Downs Walmart scheduled to begin at the end of July.
Weekend Preview
June 29, 2023: Topics discussed this week included the successful Movies Night at the Pool, the upcoming Red, White and Run Color Fun Run and All-American Tailgate & Drone Light Show. Also discussed were additional upcoming Ruidoso Parks and Recreation summer events.
Mountain Air
June 29, 2023: Host Robin DeMott discussed the summer Kids College classes as well as the upcoming ENMU-Ruidoso Fall 2023 course schedule and key dates for registration.
Mondays with the Mayor
June 26, 2023: Topics this week: Fire Chief Joe Kasuboski provided a Chance Fire containment update. Sierra Blanca Regional Airport Manager, Lee Baker, provided airport construction updates, and Adam Sanchez, Public Works Director, discussed Village road works, including the Hull Road project. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez provided information regarding the ongoing investigation of the mummified human remains discovered by construction crews on June 21 and department job openings for police officers and dispatchers.
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.
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.
Chamber Chat: Kathleen McDonald
June 2, 2023: This week, Kathleen McDonald of the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts joined the show to discuss the 2023 summer entertainment season, including this weekend's John Mueller’s “Winter Dance Party" ®, a tribute to Buddy Holly.
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.
Let’s Talk Music: Jhett Black
May 27, 2023: Guest Jhett Black joined this week's show to discuss the upcoming summer concert series at Ruidoso Downs Race Track and his new album that will drop this summer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.