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

Mondays with the Mayor

August 26, 2024: In this episode, Matthew Baird, Parks & Rec Director and Eddie Ryan, Mgr. of Events & Strategic Partnerships were on the show to talk about the past weekend’s events at Wingfield Park that included free Bar-B-Que, music and drone show. Matthew also discussed the progress of the new playground at School House Park and the cleanup at Two Rivers Park.

Director of Finance, Judy Starkovich, and Water Production Manager, Christella Armijo were in the studio to discuss the increase in the water bills and help explain why the increase was implemented.

Stephanie Long the Wingfield House Museum Curator and Manager was in to announce an opening date and ribbon cutting ceremony for the museum on October 17th. Stephanie also discussed her weekly radio program, Ruidoso Rewind, which airs every Friday at noon on KRUI.

Michael Martinez, Deputy Village Manager, was on to discuss the progress and possible completion date of the upgrades at the Community Center. He also gave an update and progress report on the 603 Mechem housing project which now has 3 homes on the property.

Police Chief Lawrence Chavez talked about his involvement in taking the Legislative Finance Committee on a tour of the fire and flood damage around the Village to help give them a firsthand view of the devastation in the Village.

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

Chamber Chat

August 23, 2024: This week, guests from the New Mexico Early Childhood & Care Department, Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky and Director of Communications Micah McCoy, were on the show to discuss the programs that the department offers. Then Deborah and Andrea discussed upcoming events in the Village including the Chuck Wagon Cookout and Drone show this weekend.  

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

Mondays with the Mayor

August 19, 2024: In this episode, Mayor Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena discuss the recent water bill increase while Public Works Director Adam Sanchez updates on bridge repairs. Parks & Rec previews upcoming events, including the August 24 Chuckwagon Cookout and Drone Show at Wingfield Park. The Humane Society addresses dog overpopulation, and Code Enforcement covers new RV guidelines post-fire. Plus, updates on school flash flood strategies and local construction projects.

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

Chamber Chat

August 16, 2024: This week, guests Natalie Smith and Cisco Know from Mountain View Christian Academy discuss the upcoming 2024-2025 school year and their Back to School Bash at Gateway Church this Saturday. Kidie Thorton from the Humane Society of Lincoln County highlights discounted pet adoptions for August and the Free Microchip Day on August 24th. Lauren Swangstu from the Region IX PIECE Coalition discusses the growing need for childcare businesses in the region.

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

Mondays with the Mayor

August 12, 2024: This episode explores key community disaster recovery efforts, highlighting emergency alerts, school flooding protocols, and the challenges of federal bureaucracy in disaster relief. Discussions include infrastructure restoration, insurance issues, and securing fire and flood recovery grants. The episode also addresses environmental concerns, temporary housing solutions, and ongoing community engagement initiatives.

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

Chamber Chat

August 9, 2024: This week, guest Yolla Alsabagh was on to talk about end-of-life insurance and the upcoming Medicare enrolment period and VIP Insurance Advocates can assist in making the right insurance decisions. 

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

Weekend Preview

August 8, 2024: In this episode, guest hosts Chris Camacho, Parks & Rec Event Supervisor, and Parks and Rec staff Candace Staab, Jason Chavez, and Ulrich "Uli" Siebertz discuss fall youth sports, the opening of the Wibit Water Park at Grindstone Lake and upcoming Run Ruidoso events for August and September.

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

Mondays with the Mayor

August 5, 2024: In this episode, Mayor Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena discussed the timeline for work on Cree Meadows Dr. and addressed questions about water quality, debris pickup, and the Gavilan Canyon Rd. debris site. Eddie Gutierrez and James Rupleyhew Baird shared updates on the reopening of the Wibit at Grindstone Lake and park improvements. Eddie Ryan previewed the upcoming Jets & Jalopies event and summer concert series. Mark Bryant from Lincoln Transportation discussed school bus route adjustments due to flooding, while Police Chief Lawrence Chavez warned about fines for passing stopped school buses and bypassing “Road Closed” signs. Eddie Gutierrez and James Rupley from Downshift Brewing talked about the impact of fires and flooding on their business, as well as fundraising and Oktoberfest plans.

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