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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mondays with the Mayor
April 21, 2025: In this episode, village leaders provide updates on key community projects and events. Topics include road repairs, lake levels, and progress on the 603 Mechem project. Parks & Rec celebrates a successful Easter event and plans for future facilities, while Fire and Police Chiefs share news on recruitment, safety alerts, and ongoing investigations.
Mondays with the Mayor
April 14, 2025: In this episode, Village leaders and community partners share updates on flood mitigation, public works staffing, new developments on Mechem, and Easter festivities. Listeners also hear about upcoming concerts, local film shoots, Holy Week services, and police activity, plus flood preparedness training ahead of monsoon season.
Mondays with the Mayor
April 7, 2025: In this episode, Michael Martinez discusses the new STR software launching in July and updates on the Rural Air Service Enhancement program. Adam Sanchez provides updates on road repaving and water restrictions. Fire Chief Cade Hall shares details on the upcoming Blood Drive. Parks & Rec leaders promote the Keep Ruidoso Beautiful Cleanup, while Eddie Ryan highlights the Lincoln Forest Renaissance Faire. Police Chief Minner reports on recent activity.