September 11, 2026: This week on Chamber Chat, Olivia welcomes Leroy and Gillian from the Community Foundation of Lincoln County to discuss the organization’s grant application process, including the October 1 application deadline. Olivia also highlights September events and activities happening around Ruidoso and the surrounding area.

September 4, 2026: This week on Chamber Chat, Olivia welcomes Aubry Lott of Lotta Love Farms to talk about the animal rescue in Capitan and its work in the community. Olivia also highlights Labor Day Weekend activities happening around Ruidoso and the surrounding area.

September 3, 2026: This week’s Weekend Preview features Matthew and Mark from Ruidoso Parks & Recreation discussing current mowing projects and new lighting and turf upgrades underway at the Eagle Creek Sports Complex. They also look ahead at events happening throughout the Village during September.

August 31, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Village leaders discuss utility rates and water rights, Bonito Lake access, wildfire and fire safety updates, the 603 Mechem housing project, Parks and Recreation improvements, a potential Wingfield Park amphitheater, Family Fun Day, the Outlaws SXS Rally, and recent police activity and public safety concerns.

August 24, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Village leaders discuss GRT revenues, water and housing infrastructure projects, wildfire activity and response, local film opportunities, Mountain Makers Day, the Burro Bonanza, bicycle patrols, speed enforcement, vehicle burglary prevention, and The Tea Room at Swallow Hill.

August 21, 2026: This week on Chamber Chat, Veronica Mapp of the Live More Collective talks about the upcoming XTERRA World Championship October 8 -11, 2026, in Ruidoso and opportunities for community members to get involved as volunteers.

August 20, 2026: This week’s Weekend Preview focuses on Ruidoso’s busy race weekend as Matthew is joined by Parks & Recreation’s Mark Coker and Alex Nocella. They discuss the Grindstone Trails Race and the Sierra Blanca Pack Burro Race, along with a look ahead to two major upcoming events—the 2nd Annual Ruidoso RunFest and the XTERRA World Championship—highlighting what participants, spectators, and the community can expect in the weeks ahead.

August 17, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Village leaders discuss progress on the flood buyout program, storm impacts and road closures, structure fires, infrastructure and paving projects, the Sierra Blanca Burro Bonanza, fall Parks and Recreation programs, Mountain Makers Day at Wingfield Heritage House Museum, PNM billing updates, the upcoming Warriors football season, and automated speed enforcement statistics.

August 14, 2026: This week on Chamber Chat, Ty Bonnell and Preston White from All Seasons Adaptive Sports discuss their upcoming Green Chile Fundraiser, the organization’s growing impact in the community, and new adaptive recreation equipment—including an adaptive mountain bike that expands outdoor opportunities for athletes of all abilities. They also highlight upcoming events in August and September.

August 10, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Village leaders discuss the national wildfire response, local road and paving projects, flood buyout program updates, preparations for the XTERRA World Championship, recent Parks and Recreation events, Wingfield Heritage House Museum’s Mountain Makers Family Day, and back-to-school safety. Police also share the latest automated speed enforcement statistics.

August 7, 2026: Olivia welcomes ENMU–Ruidoso guests Sydnee Mowery, Cheyenne Dowdell, and Cheyenne Marrufo to discuss this weekend’s Back to School Bash, student resources, enrollment opportunities, and what prospective and returning students can expect during the upcoming semester.

August 6, 2026: This week’s Weekend Preview highlights ways to make the most of the weekend in Ruidoso, including the popular Midtown Market, the final weekend of the public pool season, and Sunday’s Pooch Pool Party, where four-legged friends get one last splash before the pool closes for the season.

August 3, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Mayor Crawford and Village staff discuss weekend storm conditions, Tuesday’s Council agenda, Resort Drive water line and paving projects, emergency access planning during road construction, Grindstone Lake parking, Village pool events, local film premieres, Wingfield Heritage House programming, Party in the Park, and public safety updates.

July 31, 2026: Deb Wight joined Chamber Chat to preview the upcoming Alto Art Tour, taking place August 7–9. The conversation highlighted the self-guided studio tour, opportunities to meet local artists, and what visitors can expect during one of the area’s signature annual arts events. The program also included updates on other activities and events happening around Ruidoso for the weekend.

July 27, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Mayor Crawford and Village staff discuss weekend monsoon impacts, progress on the flood buyout program, fire apparatus acquisitions, Public Works recovery efforts, XTERRA World Championship preparations, Parks and Recreation projects, Wingfield Heritage House updates, and the start of automated speed enforcement citations following the conclusion of the warning period.

July 23, 2026: This week on Weekend Preview, Matthew Baird and Mark discuss ways to make the most of the final weeks of summer in Ruidoso, including the Village swimming pool and WIBIT water park, and the popular Midtown Market. They also recognize the Parks and Recreation Department for being named the Village of Ruidoso’s Department of the Quarter.

July 20, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Village leaders discuss flood cleanup efforts, continued weather and flooding concerns, the return to Fire Restrictions Level I, updates on the 603 Mechem project and new ladder truck, youth sports changes, preparations for XTERRA and next year’s IRONMAN, museum outreach, the speed camera program, and a recent wildlife response on Moon Mountain.

July 17, 2026: Sydnee and Cheyenne from OSO Productions join Chamber Chat to discuss this weekend’s production of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)(revised)(again). Hear what audiences can expect from the hilarious show and learn more about the local theater company bringing it to the Ruidoso stage.

July 13, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Mayor Lynn Crawford and Village officials recap the successful inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Ruidoso, share updates on road paving projects, the buyout program, public safety, parks, and economic development, and discuss Grindstone Lake’s reopening, automated speed enforcement, and upcoming community events.

July 10, 2026: Lauren Swangstu from the Region IX PIECE Coalition joins Chamber Chat to preview the Back to School Bash on Saturday, July 25, at Wingfield Park. Hear about free school supplies, family activities, community resources, and how the event helps students and families prepare for the upcoming school year.