Mondays with the Mayor
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.
Mondays with the Mayor
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.
Mondays with the Mayor
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.
Mondays with the Mayor
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.
Mondays with the Mayor
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.
Mondays with the Mayor
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.
Mondays with the Mayor
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.
Mondays with the Mayor
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.
Mondays with the Mayor
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.
Mondays with the Mayor
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.
Mondays with the Mayor
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.
Mondays with the Mayor
September 15, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena welcome updates from Public Works on culvert and road projects, the Fire Department on siren readiness and promotions, housing and flood repairs, SBA disaster loan deadlines, Parks & Rec projects, local film news, and the Police Department’s new hires and social media response.
Mondays with the Mayor
September 8, 2025: In this episode, Village leaders share seasonal and project updates. Eric Queller cautions residents about late monsoon flooding, Chief Cade Hall outlines new rescue vehicles and winter safety tips, Adam Sanchez reports on Upper Canyon work and McDaniel Bridge progress, while other directors cover council agendas, clean and lien efforts, museum programs, and police activity.
Mondays with the Mayor
August 25, 2025: In this episode, Village leaders share important updates with the community. Adam Sanchez details flood recovery work and utility repairs, Michael Martinez recaps the Homeland Security visit and debris removal programs, Chief Cade Hall announces new rescue equipment, and other directors highlight job opportunities, events, recreation updates, and recent police activity.
Mondays with the Mayor
August 18, 2025: In this episode, Village Manager Ron Sena welcomes guests with updates on new emergency sirens, fire department vehicles, FEMA recovery projects, and public works improvements. They also cover recent and upcoming events, including XTERRA, Brewdoso, the Grindstone Trail Run, and the Under a Mountain Sky concerts, closing with plans for the Village’s future growth.
Mondays with the Mayor
August 11, 2025: In this episode, guests include Village leaders, public safety officials, and event organizers discussing Upper Canyon utility repairs, FEMA’s flood response, and upcoming community events. Topics range from roadwork and emergency services to the Xterra race, school sports updates, local news ownership changes, police staffing needs, and Ironman training.
Mondays with the Mayor
August 4, 2025: In this episode, Village leaders provided updates on flood response, water restoration, debris removal, emergency alerts, and SBA support. Parks & Rec highlighted weekend events, while Police and Fire Chiefs discussed public safety efforts. A proposed Lyft partnership may improve local transportation. Updates aimed to inform and support residents during the ongoing recovery.
Mondays with the Mayor
July 28, 2025: In this episode, Deputy Village Manager Michael Martinez addressed safety concerns and McBride Bridge repairs. Fire Chief Cade Hall reported on lightning fires and new warning sirens. Parks & Rec directors discussed canopy issues at a weekend tournament. Adam Sanchez gave water and road updates, and Eddie Ryan recapped a concert and previewed Keaton Adams’ upcoming show.
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.
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.