December 8, 2025: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, officials share updates on the High Loop water project, Flume Canyon repairs, and holiday fire safety. Xterra’s site visit, the Wingfield Park tree lighting, and TBone’s retirement are highlighted, along with notices about Forest Service pile burns and condo break-ins on Eagle Drive.

December 5, 2025: This week on Chamber Chat, Lesly Avitia from WESST.org stops in to share how WESST empowers New Mexico’s small businesses — from hands-on guidance to entrepreneurial training. She also gives a sneak peek at next Thursday’s workshop at Lost Hiker Brewing Company (Dec. 11), inviting listeners to connect, learn, and grow alongside fellow local entrepreneurs.

December 1, 2025: This week’s show features updates on holiday water-line repairs, new firefighter recruits, and emergency management changes. Parks & Rec highlights upcoming Christmas events, while local businesses share seasonal promos. Plus, details on the XTERRA visit and road closures for Saturday’s Festival of Lights Parade.

November 28, 2025: This week on Chamber Chat, Tabs and Shadow from Oso Productions drop by with a lively preview of their upcoming show, A 1940’s Radio Christmas Carol. Hosts Deborah and Andrea also spotlight next month’s holiday happenings — from festive concerts to the much-loved Festival of Lights Parade (Dec. 6) — to help you plan a bright and merry holiday season.

November 24, 2025: This week’s episode covers community input on Ruidoso’s comprehensive plan, updates on the Jack Little Dr. water leak and street repairs, new fire department promotions, holiday Toys for Tots events, the Sundance debut of Dead Letters, progress on village holiday lighting and the Wingfield ice rink, and the introduction of Ruidoso’s new deputy police chief.

November 17, 2025: This week’s episode features Village and county leaders with updates on winter weather prep, public works projects, STR program meetings, holiday events, Parks & Rec improvements, new filming prospects, SBA services, and police news. Guests highlight community safety, upcoming celebrations, and ongoing initiatives across Ruidoso.

November 14, 2025: This week’s Chamber Chat welcomes Dana Wade from Topline Therapy and Keri French with the Region 9 Education Cooperative. Dana introduces Stretched–Stacked–Strong, Topline’s new group exercise class designed to build strength and mobility for all fitness levels. Keri highlights the free, in-home support offered through the Family Support Visiting Program, which provides families with young children guidance, resources, and encouragement during the early years.

This week’s episode features updates from Village officials and community partners on infrastructure, fire response, roadwork, parks projects, and public safety. Highlights include a new dog walk event with the Turkey Trot, Veterans Day plans, SBA flood recovery support, and ongoing efforts to address speeding and recent burglaries in Ruidoso.

November 7, 2025: This week’s Chamber Chat features guests Jamie Estes from the Lincoln County Food Bank, Jeanne from Santa’s Helpers, and Officer Hernandez with the Ruidoso Police Department. Jamie shares how the Food Bank supports the community during the holidays and throughout the year, while Jeanne and Officer Hernandez preview the upcoming 5th Annual Festival of Trees auction (Nov. 20) and the Cops for Kids event (Dec. 13).

November 3, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Lynn Crawford welcomes guests from across Village departments. Topics include the Village’s water conservation plan, the upcoming winter season and the snow removal plan, SBA office location updates, the successful Midtown Trick or Treat event, and the ice skating rink in Wingfield Park opening soon.

October 31, 2025: This week’s Chamber Chat features Ruidoso Valley Greeters, Lori & Liz, who were on to talk about the Christmas Jubilee that is being held November 14-16th at the convention center.

October 27, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Lynn Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena welcome guests from across Village departments. Topics include the 603 Mechem Project, winter fireplace safety, upcoming Halloween events, the wrap of Hallmark’s Hope Ranch filming, and the swearing in of new police officer Jessica Hull.

October 24, 2025: This week’s Chamber Chat features Ty Bonnell from All Season Adaptive Sports and Javier Trost from Fort Stanton Historic Site. Ty shares details about their all-terrain wheelchair demos happening Friday at Wingfield Park and Saturday at Grindstone Lake. Javier joins to highlight Fort Stanton’s Trick-or-Treat Trail event this Saturday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

October 20, 2025: In this episode, the State Director of Homeland Security & Emergency Management shares updates on fire and flood recovery and the impact of the federal shutdown. Parks & Recreation leaders recap Toss No Mas, the Midtown Association director previews Midtown Halloween Trick or Treat, the Events director reports from Italy on XTERRA World Championships, and the Police Chief discusses recent crime activity.

October 17, 2025: This week’s Chamber Chat welcomes Michelle Gill from THRIVE in Southern New Mexico to share details about the Corks & Shells Wine and Pistachio Festival happening this Saturday in Alamogordo.

October 10, 2025: This week’s Chamber Chat welcomes Shannon Dictson from the Lincoln County Community Health Council to share details about the 13th Annual Health Fair at Inn of the Mountain Gods on October 18. Lauren Swangstu joins to highlight the PIECE Coalition of Lincoln County’s children’s clothing swap at Wingfield Park, along with Tim and Steve from Lost Hiker Brewing Company.

October 6, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena welcomed guests from Public Works, Fire, Parks & Recreation, Police, and the Wingfield Heritage House Museum (WHHM). Topics included road repairs, ISO rating updates, flood recovery, AspenFest highlights, police recruitment, and the upcoming October 16 WHHM Anniversary Celebration event.

October 3, 2025: This week’s Chamber Chat highlights AspenFest (Saturday, October 4th), featuring details about the parade, festival, and weekend activities. The episode also highlights other village events happening around Ruidoso throughout October, giving listeners plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy the season.

September 29, 2025: In this episode, Village leaders and community guests share timely updates: Eric Queller recaps the monsoon season and winter forecast; Fire Chief Cade Hall and Asst. Chief Austin Meuli discusses fire response and ISO ratings; Adam Sanchez details road and water projects; Parks & Rec highlights hydrant painting and disc golf planning; Logan Fleharty previews Comic Con; and Police Chief Steve Minner reports on recent activity and AspenFest traffic.

September 22, 2025: In this episode, Village leaders and guests share updates on key projects and community news. Topics include fire station upgrades, flood and housing project impacts, water safety and monitoring, completion of the Village fiber project, a Hallmark movie filming locally, and the introduction of Ruidoso’s newest police officer.