Weekend Preview
October 3, 2024: In this episode, hosts Matthew Baird and TBone from Parks & Rec talk about the upcoming AspenFest Parade and Festival at Wingfield Park this weekend. The hosts also discuss the Grand Opening of the Wingfield Heritage House Museum on October 17th.
Mondays with the Mayor
September 30, 2024: In this episode, Mayor Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena discussed their trip to Santa Fe for the Water Law Conference and FEMA aid distribution. Public Works Director Adam Sanchez provided updates on guard rail replacements and cleanup efforts. Airport Manager Lee Baker shared details on resurfacing Taxiway Alpha and a new card reader system. Eddie Ryan discussed the Wingfield Heritage Museum opening and future event planning. Police addressed AspenFest Parade road closures.
Chamber Chat
September 27, 2024: This week’s episode presents guests Billy Mack, Deborah, and Andrea. Billy Mack, owner of New Mexico Art Glass Center, was on to talk about his new Stained Glass class being offered through ENMU-Ruidoso. Deborah and Andrea also discussed the upcoming AspenFest parade.
Ruidoso Rewind: Mining in Ruidoso
September 27, 2024: Dive into Ruidoso's captivating history and culture and explore the fascinating tale behind mining in Ruidoso.
Mondays with the Mayor
September 23, 2024: In this episode, the Mayor recaps the Cabinet in the Community event and addresses insurance challenges post-fires and floods. Public Works Director Adam Sanchez discusses water rerouting in the Black Forest area, while Fire Chief Kasuboski announces his year-end retirement. Police Chief Chavez also shares his November retirement plans, and rising DUI cases involving alcohol and marijuana are highlighted.
Let’s Talk Music: Tradd Tidwell
September 21, 2024: This week host Tradd Tidwell talks about his classes, repair facility, and the gigs he has around the area. Tradd also plays some music for the show.
Ruidoso Rewind: Chainsaw Carvings
September 20, 2024: Dive into Ruidoso's captivating history and culture and explore the fascinating tale behind the numerous chainsaw carvings in Ruidoso.
Chamber Chat
September 20, 2024: This week’s episode presents guests from THRIVE in Southern New Mexico and Inn of the Mountian Gods. Stephanie Hale, Executive Director, and Michelle Gill, Events Manager from THRIVE talked about how THRIVE works with regard to getting donations to local charities as well as the Corks & Shells - Wine & Pistachio Festival in Alamogordo on October 19th.
Weekend Preview
September 19, 2024: In this episode, hosts TBone and Melissa talk about the Kite Festival happening this weekend, the Aspenfest Parade and Festival on October 5, and the grand opening of the new playground at School House Park.
Mondays with the Mayor
September 16, 2024: In this episode, Adam Sanchez discussed plans to divert the Upper Canyon river for sewer maintenance and bridge repairs impacted by fires and floods. Michael Martinez updated on the 603 Mechem and Elk Meadows projects. Kerry Armijo talked about the upcoming Cabinet In Your Community event. Eddie Ryan introduced the Motor Mountain Weekend and XTERRA triathlon. Police chiefs discussed a recent auto accident on Gavilan Canyon Rd.
Ruidoso Rewind: WWII Internment Camps
September 13, 2024: Dive into Ruidoso's captivating history and culture and explore the fascinating tale behind the region’s WWII Internment Camps.
Chamber Chat
September 13, 2024: This week, guest Bobbie Pendergrass discussed this Sunday’s prayer vigil at Jack’s Backstage. Also discussed was the October 5 annual AspenFest parade and after-party.
Mondays with the Mayor
September 9, 2024: In this episode, Mayor Crawford shared his experience as grand marshal of the NM State Fair, while Deputy Village Manager Michael Martinez updated residents on floodplain rebuilding, the debris removal program, and the 603 Mechem Project. Eddie Ryan promoted Motor Mountain Weekend, Francisco Sanchez gave a Ski Run Road update, and Deputy Police Chief Steve Minner discussed car show events and parking issues at White Mountain Elementary.
Ruidoso Rewind: Early Summer Camps
September 6, 2024: Dive into Ruidoso's captivating history and culture and explore the fascinating tale behind Ruidoso’s early summer camps.
Chamber Chat
September 6, 2024: This week, guests from Oso Productions, Sydnee Mowrey and Shadow Gillmore. Sydnee and Shadow discussed the upcoming play, Eurydice, that will be put on September 13th-15th at Wingfield Park. They also discussed future projects that are being planned for Oso Productions.
Weekend Preview
September 5, 2024: In this episode, host Matthew Baird and guest host Melissa Moody discuss upcoming fall events that are scheduled with Parks & Rec. They also discuss the finishing details of the new playground at School House Park as well as the upgrades that have been made at the Community Center.
Let’s Talk Music: McKenzie
August 31, 2024: Guest McKenzie joined host Tradd Tidwell in the studio for a live performance and to share stories.
Ruidoso Rewind: Street Names - Part II
August 30, 2024: Dive into Ruidoso's captivating history and culture and explore the fascinating tale behind Ruidoso street names.
Chamber Chat
August 30, 2024: This week, Ashley Roberts from the Spencer Theater for Performing Arts joins the show to reveal the upcoming Fall-Winter-Spring 2024-2025 schedule. Don’t miss out on this sneak peek of what’s coming to the stage!
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.