Mondays with the Mayor
June 30, 2025: Guests and Topics Discussed:
Mayor Crawford & Village Manager Ron Sena
Discussed the damage to the McDaniel Bridge and estimated that construction of a replacement will take at least a week to begin.
Adam Sanchez, Public Works Director
Provided updates on efforts to clear debris from the upper canyon area, where firefighters had been stranded during a recent landslide and flooding. He also addressed a water leak near Rio Street over the weekend.
Michael Martinez, Deputy Village Manager
Spoke about the steps residents in the floodplain need to follow to begin construction and explained why some are unable to build retaining walls due to updated floodway mapping.
Fire Chief Cade Hall
Reported that recent rainfall may allow the fire restriction level to be lowered from Level 2 back to Level 1.
David “TBone” Tetreault, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director
Previewed the July 5 All-American Tailgate and Drone Light Show at the White Mountain Sports Complex, which will feature games, live music, and a patriotic-themed aerial drone show. He also responded to listener questions about water levels at Grindstone and Alto lakes.
Eddie Ryan, Manager of Events & Strategic Partnerships
Discussed the upcoming Xterra Ruidoso event, scheduled for August 15–17, and answered questions about Clyde the Buffalo and the five-part docuseries on the South Fork and Salt fires.
Police Chief Steven Minner
Provided an update on a recent hostage threat hoax and expressed concern that hoaxers may be using Midtown webcam to monitor potential disruptions.