Chamber Chat: Sue Francis
October 15, 2021: Chamber Chat talks with show guest Sue Francis, Executive Director of HEAL and The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter to discuss the Nest Fest fundraiser event on Sunday, Oct 17, 2021, at Enchanted Vine. The second half of the show was a rundown of October events and activities in Ruidoso.
Mondays with the Mayor: Tim Dodge, Ron Sena, George Schlemeyer, Marci Butchofsky, Leroy Cockrell, and Josh McCurdy
October 11, 2021: George Schlemeyer was in the studio this week to talk about fishing in the upper canyon with Marci Butchofsky joining the show to discuss the status of bridge repairs. Leroy Cockrell called in to discuss the possible addition of 40,500 acres of wilderness as part of a revised Forest Plan. Josh McCurdy called in to discuss cannabis sales and growing and the possible supply shortage when recreational sales become legal in New Mexico next year. The Mayor, Tim Dodge, and Ron Sena discussed the upcoming Council Special Meeting agenda. They also discussed the October 11 Ruidoso Adventure Tours Grand Prize Party at Wingfield park and congratulated the official winners.
Chamber Chat: Stephanie Hale and Gillian Baudo
October 8, 2021: Chamber Chat talks with show guests Stephanie Hale, Executive Director of Thrive in Southern New Mexico, and Gillian Baudo with the Community Foundation of Lincoln County to discuss how each organization receives and distributes funds for the community via grants and community programs.
Mondays with the Mayor: Tim Dodge, Ron Sena, and Lawrence Chavez
September 27, 2021: Police Chief Lawrence Chavez joins the show this week to discuss AspenFest traffic flow ideas and adjustments and grant agreements with Homeland Security for structural work on Ruidoso bridges. The Village has put out a request for proposals for professional engineering services. Topics also discussed this week included the NM Outdoor Economics Conference for advancing economic development and opportunities connected to public lands, with a focus on trailheads, restrooms, and Leave No Trace. Also discussed was the second volume of the Village Insider newsletter, and plans for content expansion with help from the Ruidoso Midtown Association and the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber Chat: Crystal Sifuentes
October 1, 2021: Chamber Chat talks with show guest Crystal Sifuentes, Executive Operations Assistant with Ruidoso Downs Race Track, to talk about the All American CowboyFest. Also discussed were all the activities associated with the Aspenfest. The Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce member highlight is Stacey Tatum of The RareBird Workshop.
Mondays with the Mayor: Tim Dodge, Ron Sena, and Dr. Anthony “Ant” Thornton
September 27, 2021: Dr. Anthony “Ant” Thornton, Candidate for Lieutenant Governor joined the show this week to discuss his platform and changes he would like to see in New Mexico. The Mayor and Village Managers discussed Grindstone and Alto lakes water levels and the “Snake Shake” concessions at Alto Lake and upcoming events including the Aspenfest parade and after-party at Wingfield Park. Additionally, they discussed the upcoming Village Council agenda items and the roles and responsibilities of the Mayor and Village Council. Infrastructure updates included the continued need for and progress on affordable housing in the Ruidoso area.
Mondays with the Mayor: Tim Dodge, Ron Sena, and Lawrence Chavez
September 20, 2021: Ruidoso Police Chief Lawrence Chavez joins the show this week to discuss last week’s Police Blotter as well as police recruitment. Also discussed was the Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally, Wingfield House construction progress, the completion of the public bathroom project at Two Rivers Park, the new Ruidoso Insider community newsletter, and the Lincoln County public hearing on an ordinance for the regulation of location and consumption of cannabis. Infrastructure updates included the upcoming spring project of repaving Gavilon Canyon Road and hazard mitigation planning for Rio Ruidoso.
Mountain Air: Stephen Miller
September 14, 2021: Stephen Miller, Director of Cyber Security Center of Excellence at ENMU-Ruidoso, joined the show this week to discuss his time with NASA including working in mission control during the Apollo 13 mishap.
Mondays with the Mayor: Tim Dodge, Ron Sena, John Ballin, Samantha Mendez, Karen Gutierrez, and Lawrence Chavez
September 13, 2021: Village Official Karen Gutierrez, Capitol Project Manager, and John Ballin of White Sands Construction join the show this week to discuss the status of ongoing Village construction projects including Village Hall, Wingfield House, and others. Samantha Mendez, Village of Ruidoso Community Development Director, was also in the studio to discuss short-term rentals and the processes involved in getting building permits. Police Chief Chavez was in to discuss the armed standoff along Spring Canyon Road in Cedar Creek over the weekend. Also discussed was the new Citizens Police Academy that started last week.
Mountain Air: Bob Koenig
September 10, 2021: Bob Koenig, a former hiking instructor for ENMU Ruidoso, joined the show this week to discuss hiking local trails and hiking safety.
Hello From Ruidoso: Micah Jackson
September 3, 2021: Hello From Ruidoso talks with show guest Micah Jackson, PA-C, Veritas Medical, to discuss the different approaches to health care through diet and lifestyle changes. Also discussed were face masks and the COVID vaccine.
Mountain Air: Stephen Miller
August 31, 2021: Stephen Miller, Director of The Cyber Security Center of Excellence, joined the show this week to discuss his book “My Vietnam 1968-1969” about his time in Vietnam during the war.
Mondays with the Mayor: Tim Dodge, Ron Sena, and Lawrence Chavez
August 30, 2021: Village officials and Police Chief Lawrence Chavez join the show this week to discuss the upcoming Labor Day Weekend and events, the $750,000 Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) grant to support flood recovery efforts, Wingfield House Conceptual Plan, and the continued need for affordable workforce housing. Infrastructure updates included the resurfacing of Gavilan Canyon, Paradise Canyon, and Warrior Drive with notification from the state highway commission of a joint agreement fund. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez was in with local youth, Benjamin Tanner, Mackenzie Tanner, and Annabelle Chavez, who raised over $1200 with a Lemonade fundraiser during the Fun Run for Fireman Lt Berryhill.
Hello From Ruidoso: Mary Maxon and Pearl Tippen
August 27, 2021: Hello From Ruidoso talks with show guest Mary Maxon of the Lincoln County Community Theater to discuss 2021 Playwright Series to be presented at Sacred Grounds Coffee and Tea House. Also joining the show this week is Pearl Tippen of Capitan Public Library with information about the village-wide yard sale on September 11 from 8 am to 2 pm in Capitan.
Mountain Air: Alex Ramirez-Polaco and Coda Omness
Aug 24, 2021: SHOW REPLAY - Nursing Instructor, Alex Ramirez-Polaco and Vice President of Student Learning & Success, Coda Omness discuss the new Nursing programs offered at ENMU-Ruidoso.
Mondays with the Mayor: Tim Dodge, Ron Sena, Rodney Griego, Lawrence Chavez, Ryan Postenrieder, and George Schlemeyer.
August 23, 2021: Village officials, Rodney Griego, Parks, and Recreation Director, Police Chief Lawrence Chavez, Officer Ryan Postenrieder, and George “The Trout Man” Schlemeyer join the show this week to discuss local events, the Wingfield and White Mountain Masterplans, and the possibility of stocking the Rio Ruidoso with Trout in the Upper Canyon. Status updates included FEMA funding for the bridges that were damaged in the Dolly Flood from 2008. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez was in with Officer Ryan Postenrieder for his official swearing-in as the newest Ruidoso Police Officer.
Hello From Ruidoso: Shawn Sieracki and Bobbie Pendergrass
August 20, 2021: Hello From Ruidoso talks with show guests Naturopathic Doctor Shawn Sieracki of Whole Body Healing Center and Psychiatric Nurse Bobbie Pendergrass to discuss Thermography, what it is, and how it can benefit you, and the treatment of all types of mental health issues from depression to substance dependency.
Mountain Air: Ryan Trosper
August 17, 2021: Ryan Trosper, President of ENMU-Ruidoso joins the show this week to discuss his first year as President and the upcoming semester.
Mondays with the Mayor: Tim Dodge, Ron Sena, Karen Gutierrez, Cody Thetford, Lawrence Chavez, Samantha Mendez, and Adam Sanchez
August 16, 2021: Village officials, Karen Gutierrez, Capital Projects Manager, Fire Chief Cody Thetford, Police Chief Lawrence Chavez, Samantha Mendez, Community Development Director, and Adam Sanchez, Public Works Director join the show this week to discuss Village projects currently in progress. Status updates included bridges, street repairs, structure fires, traffic control, and the start of the school year.
Hello From Ruidoso: David and Miriam Shanks, and Kathleen McDonald
August 13, 2021: Hello From Ruidoso talks with show guests David & Miriam Shanks to share funny stories and discuss the proposed Concrete Plant on Hwy 220 (Airport Hwy). Kathleen McDonald of the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts joins the show to discuss the theater and how it has been impacted by the pandemic.