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.

July 6, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Village officials discussed final preparations for IRONMAN® 70.3 Ruidoso, infrastructure improvements, monsoon flood readiness, Fourth of July activities, and public safety updates. Topics included road closures, the 603 Mechem Housing Project, fire station construction, Bike Patrol certification, and upcoming community events.

June 29, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Village officials provide updates on new staff appointments, commercial air service, emergency preparedness, public works projects, the upcoming IRONMAN 70.3 Ruidoso, Grindstone Lake closures, Fourth of July festivities, and the Village’s new automated speed enforcement program, along with the latest news from departments across the Village.

June 26, 2026: The Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce welcomes its new Events Coordinator, Olivia Withrow, and highlights upcoming July events. Sarah French of THRIVE in Southern New Mexico also joins the program to discuss next month’s benefit concert featuring Texas country artist Bart Crow and the organization’s mission to support survivors of domestic violence.

June 22, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, village officials provide updates on wildfire preparedness, Level II fire restrictions, monsoon season planning, Contour Airlines service, the flood buyout program, housing and infrastructure projects, museum events, Parks and Recreation activities, and Ruidoso’s new Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras.

June 15, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Mayor Lynn Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena welcomed guests to discuss the Buyout Program, monsoon preparedness, lightning-caused fires, public works projects, community development services, new air service, the Tattoo Expo, museum programming, recreation planning, and local law enforcement updates.

June 12, 2026: On this episode of Chamber Chat, Shelby Gutierrez of Downshift Brewing Company joins the program to discuss Brewdoso 2026, taking place Father’s Day weekend at Wingfield Park. Learn more about the event, what attendees can expect, and why Brewdoso has become a favorite summer tradition in Ruidoso.

June 8, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Mayor Lynn Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena welcomed a wide range of Village department leaders, community partners, and special guests for updates on public safety, infrastructure, summer programming, and upcoming events across Ruidoso.

June 5, 2026: This week on Chamber Chat, Logan Fleharty with Scorpion Tattoo discusses the upcoming 2026 Tattoo Expo and Car Show happening Father’s Day Weekend in Ruidoso. In the second half of the program, Michelle Gill and Alejandro Metts with THRIVE share details about their upcoming Business After Hours event and benefit concert featuring Bart Crow.

June 1, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Village officials provided updates on local housing and bridge projects, the Seven Cabins Fire and flood preparedness efforts, the floodway buyout program, Midtown events and Brewdoso, summer tournaments, the Grindstone Lake closure for Ironman, and new police bike patrol units ahead of a busy summer season.

May 29, 2026: This week on Chamber Chat, Andrea recaps a busy Memorial Day Weekend in Ruidoso and shares details about upcoming events happening around the community this weekend, including the kickoff of the 2026 Cool Summer Nights concert series at Wingfield Park.

May 22, 2026: This week on Chamber Chat, Amanda and Marisa from the Ruidoso Public Library discuss upcoming summer programs, activities, and events for youth and adults. Larry from Hatch New MexiGo Grill shares details about the restaurant’s ribbon-cutting celebration, delivery options, and plans for a second location coming soon to Ruidoso.

May 18, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Village officials shared updates on the Seven Cabins Fire, flood awareness workshops, major infrastructure projects, ICIP priorities, upcoming public meetings, Wingfield Park cleanup efforts, Ironman preparations, seasonal recreation openings, and recent police activity, including outdoor smoking violations and new officer graduations.

Listen to the May 11, 2026 episode of Mondays with the Mayor featuring updates on flood preparedness, fire restrictions, the Buyout Program, 603 Mechem housing, Contour Airlines expansion, the Lincoln Forest Renaissance Faire, Grindstone Lake summer operations, and recent public safety activity in Ruidoso.

May 8, 2026: This week on Chamber Chat, Debra Knox of the Lincoln County Garden Club joins the program to discuss the club’s upcoming Mother’s Day Plant Sale happening Saturday, May 9, beginning at 8 AM at the First Christian Church, 1211 Hull Drive in Ruidoso.

May 4, 2026: On this week’s Mondays with the Mayor, Mayor Lynn Crawford, Village Manager Ron Sena, and Village officials share updates on road projects, fire restrictions, and emergency preparedness, along with new airline service, upcoming events, youth programs, museum activities, and recent police enforcement actions.

May 1, 2026: This week on Chamber Chat, Andrea shares details on upcoming community favorites, including Smokey Bear Days and Fort Stanton’s Fort Fun Day. A great overview of heritage events and family-friendly activities happening around Lincoln County.