Lorna Fike and Emily Hobbs of Hope Harbor Transitional Home in Capitan join the show this week to discuss domestic violence in Lincoln County, how it affects the women, children, and families of our communities, what they’re doing to support and empower local survivors, and the ways you can get involved to help.

March 8, 2021: Conversations with Mayor Crawford this week included the March 11 - 21 Spring Break schedule at Ski Apache, a progress update on the Midtown Sidewalk Improvement Project, where to get a COVID-19 test and the important role testing plays in the reopening of businesses, the near-completion of the Grindstone Lake beach and the use of a high-season reservation system for crowd control, the reopening of the Ruidoso Community Center, and the possibility of adding a second Ruidoso dog park.

Conversations with Mayor Crawford this week included the March 6 Youth Disc Golf Camp, how to report a pothole for repair, the announced retirement of Ruidoso Police Chief Darren Hooker, current Village employment opportunities, the Midtown sidewalk repairs beginning today, where to find COVID-19 testing sites, dates, and locations across Lincoln County, and much more.

Does it seem like Ruidoso is suddenly on the national radar screen? In this episode, the Village Volume speaks with Mirissa Good of Casa Ideal Real Estate to discuss the recent rise in Ruidoso home sales, the impact of short-term rentals on affordable housing, and various Village infrastructure projects.

Conversations with Mayor Crawford this week included the NMDOH Red, Yellow, Green Framework, regional COVID testing initiatives, infrastructure projects, OHV riding and trail development, the wild horse population, emergency water assistance for the Fawn Ridge development, and NM Senate Bill 153 in regards to its possible impact on NM horse racing and casinos.

Snow removal, NM House Bill 75, CARES Act relief grants and local efforts to offset child food insecurity were among the topics of conversation with Mayor Crawford, Village Manager Tim Dodge, and Deputy Manager Rod Sena.

Ruidoso obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Keri Rath discusses her efforts – together with her husband, Dr. Stephen Rath, and a local book club – to help get residents vaccinated.

Ruidoso Life realtor Leroy Smith shares his deep passion and commitment to community.

Host Jazmin Estrada flies solo to share news and updates about COVID-safe happenings in Ruidoso including the beautiful holiday light display at Wingfield Park, how to donate Toys for Tots, and much more.

Ruidoso Village Councilor and Boys and Girls Clubs of Sierra Blanca Executive Director, Tim Coughlin, joins the Village Volume this week.

Animal lovers will enjoy this episode with Liz Smith of the Humane Society of Lincoln County.

Learn the latest about the Ruidoso Festival of Lights and changes to the event due to COVID-19 from Deborah Douds of the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Learn the story behind the female-powered and family-owned Old Barrel Tea Company as shared by Kourtney Whipple.

Village Volume hosts Jazmin Estrada and Matt Ingram talk all things Halloween including the COVID-Safe Haunted Drive-thru and Drive-In scheduled for the holiday weekend.

Adventurer Joey Garcia joins the Outdoor Hour this week to chat about local outdoor programs.

Meet local artist Michael Fish as he joins the Village Volume team to talk about community, creativity, and public art.

Midtown business owner and communications professional Kerry Gladden of The Agency discusses her journey from Ruidoso to Los Angeles and back to Ruidoso and the marketing know-how she’s gained along the way.

Meet hometown tattoo artists James Flores, owner of Scorpion Tattoos, and Loganz Fleharty. Learn about their creative backstories plus Ruidoso Tattoo Expo and Ruidoso Escape Rooms, two local projects the artistic duo are also behind.