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SPECIAL EPISODE: Village Recovery Update with Mayor Crawford - July 2, 2024

July 2, 2024: Tune in to Mayor Crawford's daily updates at 9:00 AM on 1490 AM Radio and live stream on 1490Krui.com for the latest on the South Fork and Salt Fire recovery efforts. Mayor Crawford and guests provide essential updates and answer questions about the fires, recovery progress, safety measures, and community support initiatives. Stay informed and engaged as we work together to overcome this challenging time. Join us daily for critical news and insights that impact you and your loved ones.

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Mondays with the Mayor: Update on flash flooding evacuations and South Fork and Salt Fire recovery efforts.

July 1, 2024: In this episode, Mayor Crawford provides critical updates for residents and visitors on the severe flooding that has prompted evacuations and intensified mitigation efforts. Also discussed is the ENMU- Ruidoso Disaster Assistance Fair today from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM plus FEMA Assistance locations and application procedures. Crews are balancing fire suppression and flood response amid heavy rains. Residents should monitor Village of Ruidoso updates at Ruidoso-nm.gov and social media updates and heed safety advisories as weather conditions remain volatile.

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Village Recovery Update with Mayor Crawford - June 29, 2024

June 29, 2024: Tune in to Mayor Crawford's daily updates at 9:00 AM on 1490 AM Radio and live stream on 1490Krui.com for the latest on the South Fork and Salt Fire recovery efforts. Mayor Crawford and guests provide essential updates and answer questions about the fires, recovery progress, safety measures, and community support initiatives. Stay informed and engaged as we work together to overcome this challenging time. Join us daily for critical news and insights that impact you and your loved ones.

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Village Recovery Update with Mayor Crawford - June 28, 2024

June 28, 2024: Tune in to Mayor Crawford's daily updates at 9:00 AM on 1490 AM Radio and live stream on 1490Krui.com for the latest on the South Fork and Salt Fire recovery efforts. Mayor Crawford and guests provide essential updates and answer questions about the fires, recovery progress, safety measures, and community support initiatives. Stay informed and engaged as we work together to overcome this challenging time. Join us daily for critical news and insights that impact you and your loved ones.

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Village Recovery Update with Mayor Crawford - June 27, 2024

June 27, 2024: Tune in to Mayor Crawford's daily updates at 9:00 AM on 1490 AM Radio and live stream on 1490Krui.com for the latest on the South Fork and Salt Fire recovery efforts. Mayor Crawford and guests provide essential updates and answer questions about the fires, recovery progress, safety measures, and community support initiatives. Stay informed and engaged as we work together to overcome this challenging time. Join us daily for critical news and insights that impact you and your loved ones.

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Village Recovery Update with Mayor Crawford - June 26, 2024

June 26, 2024: In this special episode, Mayor Crawford addresses critical issues related to the South Fork and Salt Fires. Topics include drinking water safety, the insurance claim process, no entry zones, emergency building code reassessment, contractor vetting, search and rescue efforts, utility restoration, water system testing, manpower limitations, landslide stabilization, the humane society reopening, and tourism status. Mayor Crawford also announced a virtual public meeting at 5:30 p.m. and provided information on donations at cfolc.org.

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Village Recovery Update with Mayor Crawford - June 25, 2024

June 25, 2024: In this special episode, Mayor Crawford provides a critical update on the Village recovery status as residents begin returning and businesses strive to reopen safely. Amidst the ongoing efforts of over 1,000 fire personnel battling active fires and managing flash flooding, Mayor Crawford discusses the current conditions, progress made, and the community’s resilience. Tune in for essential information on safety measures, available resources, and support for residents and businesses navigating the aftermath of this challenging period.

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Mondays with the Mayor: Update on the Lifting of South Fork and Salt Fire Evacuation Orders

June 24, 2024: In this episode, Mayor Crawford provides critical updates for returning residents following the lifting of the South Fork and Salt Fire evacuation orders. This episode covers the restoration of utilities, the status of local stores and services, areas still off-limits due to ongoing recovery efforts, and available support resources for those affected by the fires. Tune in for essential information to ensure a smooth transition back to your homes and community, and learn how you can get involved in the recovery efforts.

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SPECIAL EPISODE: South Fork and Salt Fire - Statement of Clarification from Mayor Crawford June 23, 2024

June 23, 2024: In this special episode, Mayor Crawford clarifies conflicting messaging from the Lincoln County Sheriff regarding the upcoming lifting of evacuation orders and the re-entry process for local, full-time residents. Second homeowners and tourists are asked to wait. Returning residents should prepare for potential gas, electricity, and water outages and bring a week's worth of groceries and water. Please note that air quality may be poor. Cooperation is essential for a smooth process.

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SPECIAL EPISODE: South Fork and Salt Fire - Q&A with Mayor Crawford and Police Chief Chavez, June 22, 2024

In this episode, Mayor Crawford and Police Chief Chavez discuss lifting evacuation orders for Ruidoso full-time residents on Monday, June 24, 2024, starting at 8:00 AM. Second homeowners and tourists should wait. Residents should prepare for outages and bring a week's worth of supplies. Air quality may be poor. Lincoln County Medical Center aims to resume full services Monday. Cooperation is essential.

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Chamber Chat

June 14, 2024: This week, guests Rochelle Lentschke and Corina Zars from ENMU-Ruidoso discussed the ENMU-R Foundation's Aim High Sporting Clay Fundraiser event on June 14-15 at Inn of the Mountain Gods. They also highlighted the Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Show, which will feature the Mescalero Apache Princesses and take place on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the college.

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Weekend Preview

June 14, 2024: In this episode, hosts Matthew Baird and David "TBone" Tetreault discuss recent infrastructure improvements at the School House Park tennis courts and The Links Trail. They also give updates on several projects, including new additions to Grindstone Lake and upgrades to the Wibit and Kayak rentals.

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Mondays with the Mayor

June 10, 2024: In this episode, U.S. Senate Candidate Nella Domenici discussed her campaign priorities, including education and crime prevention. Deputy Village Manager Michael Martinez announced a public meeting on short-term rentals on June 19th at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Public Works Director Adam Sanchez provided updates on the Innsbrook paving project, the 603 Mechem retaining walls, and road markings on Sudderth Drive. Eddie Ryan shared news about the completion of filming "Fight or Flight" and upcoming events, including Xterra next year and IronMan in 2026. Logan Fleharty promoted this weekend’s Ruidoso Tattoo Expo, and Police Chief Lawrence Chavez introduced new Code Enforcement Officer Debra Aguayo and addressed recent DUI concerns following a tragic accident.

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Mondays with the Mayor

June 3, 2024: In this episode, key community updates were covered, including the E911 readdressing project targeting duplicate road names, the progressing 603 Mechem site improvements, and updates on the Blue 2 Fire involving personnel, air support, and evacuation changes. The Innsbrook water project is 70% complete. The Community Center renovations and growing RSVP volunteer program were discussed, along with new playground construction, sports tournaments, and the new free Summer Concert series, "Under a Mountain Sky," at Wingfield Park. Police activity noted the large turnout at the Lincoln Forrest Renaissance Faire.

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