Deborah Douds and Shawon Darden
CHAMBER CHAT
Chamber Chat is a Ruidoso radio show dedicated to giving our chamber members a voice to the public.
Hosts: Deborah Douds and Andrea Joray
Fridays 8:00 to 9:00 AM
Latest Episodes
April 25, 2025: This week’s episode features Ashley Roberts from the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts and the Lincoln Forest Renaissance Faire. Ashley shares highlights from Spencer’s upcoming summer season and gives us a glimpse of the magical weekend planned for the 2025 Lincoln Forest Renaissance Faire, taking place from May 16 to 18.
April 18, 2025: This week’s episode features Amanda Foster and Brittanie Gonzales, who join us in the first segment to share details about the 2nd Annual John Ashcraft Memorial Family Trail Run—happening Saturday, April 26th at 9 AM at Grindstone Lake. In the second segment, Marisa Olivera from the Ruidoso Public Library highlights the upcoming Día! Children’s Day/Book Day Celebration, taking place Saturday, May 3rd from 11 AM to 3 PM at the Ruidoso Convention Center.
April 11, 2025: This week’s episode welcomed Melissa Hollingsworth of The Tea Room at Swallow Hill. Melissa treated us to a preview of the teas and pastries that will be served when The Tea Room officially opens its doors in Glencoe on Saturday, May 10, 2025. To reserve your spot or learn more, call (575) 808-9869.
April 4, 2025: This week’s show featured special guests Emily Hobbs and Jayson Jones from the Flying J Ranch to discuss their upcoming Banjo Legends concert, set for May 4.
March 28, 2025: This week’s show welcomed guests Tim and Ashley Roberts to discuss the Lincoln After Dark event on Saturday, March 29, in historic Lincoln. Additionally discussed was the 2nd annual Lincoln Forest Renaissance Faire to be held May 16 - 18, 2025, at Wingfield Park. Ashley also previewed the soon-to-be-released summer schedule for the Spencer Theater.
March 21, 2025: This week’s show welcomed guest Felicia Uribe from Once Upon a Time Photography to discuss their Pooch Playoffs campaign—a fun, community-driven competition to crown the ulti-mutt cutie. Voting runs through April, with all proceeds benefiting the Otero County Animal Shelter. Don’t miss your chance to support a great cause and help decide which furry friend takes home the title!