November 9, 2026: Guests and Topics Discussed
Levi Beaty, Public Works Director: Reported that the boring project beneath Sudderth Drive is expected to be completed later this week. He also discussed an upcoming sewer project near the intersection of Sudderth Drive and Mechem Drive, with work expected to begin around November 16.
Heath Dobrovolny, Deputy Village Manager: Provided an update on the Paradise Canyon Road Thinning and Tree Removal Project and asked residents not to collect cut logs due to safety concerns. He also discussed the county’s property buyout program, noting that six additional properties are expected to receive offers this week as the county works toward a goal of five to six offers per week.
Mayor Lynn Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena: Discussed the Village’s offer to the owners of the Cree Meadows property to acquire additional water rights.
Vyanca Vega and Phil Velasquez, Village of Ruidoso Employee Committee: Announced the latest Employee and Department of the Quarter recipients. Utility Billing was recognized as Department of the Quarter, while Michael Sralik, Tammy Waterfield, Katy Simpson, Jeremy Brown, and Fire Chief Cade Hall were recognized as Employees of the Quarter.
Dr. Robynne Horn, ENMU-Ruidoso History Department: Introduced two new eight-week courses focusing on New Mexico history.
Stephanie Long, Wingfield Heritage House Curator: Shared details about the museum’s upcoming Transportation Family Fun Day, scheduled for Saturday, November 14.
Lara Price, Economic Development Director: Highlighted the Canva Made Easy - Marketing Your Small Business workshop scheduled for Friday, November 13, at ENMU-Ruidoso. Price and Olivia Withrow of the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce will teach participants how to use Canva to create professional flyers, social media posts, and other marketing materials for personal and business use.
Eddie Ryan, Manager of Events and Strategic Partnerships: Discussed the upcoming Ruidoso International Film Festival in February 2027, including the possibility of featuring The Long Haul, a film starring Margo Martindale that was filmed in the local area.
Police Chief Steve Minner: Provided the weekly police activity report, including investigations into reported break-ins at the closed condominiums on Eagle Drive near the river. He also discussed a DUI-related accident on Highway 70 over the weekend that resulted in injuries to 11 people.