Mondays with the Mayor
July 21, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Crawford introduced a green energy project near the airport and discussed ongoing disaster recovery funding issues. Village leaders shared updates on flood damage, water advisories, road repairs, and community support. Parks & Rec celebrated a successful marathon, while Events recapped a concert and previewed a fire docuseries and upcoming film release.
Chamber Chat
July 18, 2025: This week on Chamber Chat, Bradshaw Lambert and Phil Hamilton join the show to talk all things Under a Mountain Sky—Ruidoso’s beloved summer concert series. Phil also shares the story behind his new single, Old Man’s Farm, and what’s next on his musical horizon.
Mondays with the Mayor
July 14, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Crawford, Village leaders, and guests provided flood recovery updates, focusing on debris cleanup and infrastructure repairs. Schlotzsky’s promoted a fundraiser for relief efforts. New Water Resource Director Connie Tucker was introduced, and Police Chief Minner welcomed Officer Jay Gutierrez to the force.
Mondays with the Mayor
July 7, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena welcome guests for updates on the McDaniel Bridge, Brady Canyon roadwork, and flood recovery efforts. Parks & Rec recaps the Tailgate & Drone Show, while Eddie Ryan highlights the “Fight or Flight” film project. The episode closes with details on the Village’s new Recovery and Revitalization plan.
Chamber Chat
July 4, 2025: This week on Chamber Chat, Sydnee Mowery and Jacob McCaw from OSO Productions to share what’s in store for this month’s theater production of She Kills Monsters.
Mondays with the Mayor
June 30, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena address the McDaniel Bridge timeline, while Public Works, Fire, and Police officials provide updates on flooding, fire restrictions, and a recent hostage threat hoax. Parks and Events leaders preview July 4th festivities, the Xterra race, lake levels, and a docuseries on the South Fork and Salt fires.
Mondays with the Mayor
June 23, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Lynn Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena welcome guests to share timely updates on flood preparedness, local wildfires, and upcoming summer events. Highlights include the new Monsoon Season Awareness page, XTERRA Ruidoso, river cleanup progress, Midtown Market news, public safety efforts, and recreation at Grindstone Lake and the municipal pool.
Mondays with the Mayor
June 16, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Lynn Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena reflect on the Southfork and Salt fires one year later. Guests share updates on fire safety, housing delays, local events, infrastructure, animal welfare, and public safety—including new cadet introductions, concert plans, and community fundraisers.
Chamber Chat
June 13, 2025: This week on Chamber Chat, Logan Fleharty joins us to share what’s in store for the 2025 Ruidoso Tattoo Expo, happening June 13–15. Get the inside scoop on this vibrant, three-day event.
Mondays with the Mayor
June 9, 2025: In this episode, Village Manager Ron Sena hosts updates from Public Works, Parks & Rec, Emergency Management, and more. Guests share news on road repairs, flood mapping, museum awards, upcoming events like the Ruidoso Tattoo Expo, and public safety tech upgrades—from dispatch systems to social media outreach.
Chamber Chat
June 6, 2025: This week on Chamber Chat, Larry Cordova and Taylor Joray join us to share details about the 30th Annual Youth Fishing Day happening next weekend at Grindstone Lake. Later in the show, Michelle Gill from Thrive in Southern New Mexico stops by to promote their upcoming fundraiser concert, Yesterday: A Tribute to the Beatles, taking place Saturday, June 27, in Alamogordo.
Mondays with the Mayor
June 2, 2025: In this episode, Village leaders share updates on monsoon preparedness, new emergency sirens, and fire response efforts. Highlights include the 603 Mechem housing project, the reopening of the public pool, plans for a July 5th drone show, a new docuseries filming at the library, and police reports on recent suspicious activity and an attempted robbery.
Chamber Chat
May 30, 2025: This week on Chamber Chat, Ashley Roberts from the Spencer Theater shares highlights from their upcoming summer season, including details about the opening show. In the second half, Sydney Mowrey of OSO Productions joins the conversation to recap the 2nd annual Lincoln Forest Renaissance Faire.
Chamber Chat
May 23, 2025: This week on Chamber Chat, Logan “Flea” Fleharty joins the conversation to share the latest on this year’s Tattoo Expo, happening Father’s Day weekend—June 13–15, 2025.
Mondays with the Mayor
May 19, 2025: In this episode, Village Manager Ron Sena is joined by local leaders to discuss fire updates, public safety, summer events, and community programs. Topics include the Bear Canyon Fire, fire restrictions, water and road projects, the summer camp and farmers market, bear activity, and the upcoming NM Municipal League conference.
Chamber Chat
May 16, 2025: This week’s Chamber Chat features guests from the Ruidoso Evening Lions Club and the Ruidoso Public Library. David and Cisco from the Lions Club join us in the first segment with a quick preview of their upcoming Gun & Collectibles Show over Memorial Day Weekend. In the second segment, Marisa Olvera from the Library shares highlights from this year’s summer reading programs, including special events for kids, teens, and adults.
Mondays with the Mayor
May 12, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena hosted updates from Public Works, Fire, Parks & Rec, and Events teams. Highlights included road repairs and reopening timelines, Renaissance Faire preparations, a new EOC trailer, park maintenance, disc golf championship success, and takeaways from an Ironman event, setting the stage for a vibrant, well-coordinated season in Ruidoso.
Mondays with the Mayor
May 5, 2025: In this episode, Frank Potter shares the May weather outlook, and Village leaders provide updates on roadwork, emergency preparedness, local fires, parks and recreation, potential growth in film production, disaster recovery funding, airport certification, and police activity—including recent theft and vandalism reports.
Chamber Chat
May 2, 2025: This week’s episode features Laurie Benavides, Marisela Peralto, and Cory Wheeler from The High Mountain Youth Project sharing details about their annual fundraiser, the 7th Annual Great High Mountain Bed Race and Festival in Midtown on June 7th. Ty Bonnell with All Season Adaptive Sports also joined the show to discuss their summer raffle to win a custom downhill mountain bike valued at $14,000.
Mondays with the Mayor
April 28, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena host community experts. Adam Sanchez discusses water rights and roadwork progress while Fire Chief Cade Hall reviews fire restrictions. Michael Martinez and Judi Starkovich cover cleanup procedures and tax impacts. Other guests highlight advertising strategies, fundraisers, and traffic safety improvements.