May 23, 2025: This week on Chamber Chat, Logan “Flea” Fleharty joins the conversation to share the latest on this year’s Tattoo Expo, happening Father’s Day weekend—June 13–15, 2025.

May 19, 2025: In this episode, Village Manager Ron Sena is joined by local leaders to discuss fire updates, public safety, summer events, and community programs. Topics include the Bear Canyon Fire, fire restrictions, water and road projects, the summer camp and farmers market, bear activity, and the upcoming NM Municipal League conference.

May 16, 2025: This week’s Chamber Chat features guests from the Ruidoso Evening Lions Club and the Ruidoso Public Library. David and Cisco from the Lions Club join us in the first segment with a quick preview of their upcoming Gun & Collectibles Show over Memorial Day Weekend. In the second segment, Marisa Olvera from the Library shares highlights from this year’s summer reading programs, including special events for kids, teens, and adults.

May 12, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena hosted updates from Public Works, Fire, Parks & Rec, and Events teams. Highlights included road repairs and reopening timelines, Renaissance Faire preparations, a new EOC trailer, park maintenance, disc golf championship success, and takeaways from an Ironman event, setting the stage for a vibrant, well-coordinated season in Ruidoso.

May 5, 2025: In this episode, Frank Potter shares the May weather outlook, and Village leaders provide updates on roadwork, emergency preparedness, local fires, parks and recreation, potential growth in film production, disaster recovery funding, airport certification, and police activity—including recent theft and vandalism reports.

May 2, 2025: This week’s episode features Laurie Benavides, Marisela Peralto, and Cory Wheeler from The High Mountain Youth Project sharing details about their annual fundraiser, the 7th Annual Great High Mountain Bed Race and Festival in Midtown on June 7th. Ty Bonnell with All Season Adaptive Sports also joined the show to discuss their summer raffle to win a custom downhill mountain bike valued at $14,000.

April 28, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena host community experts. Adam Sanchez discusses water rights and roadwork progress while Fire Chief Cade Hall reviews fire restrictions. Michael Martinez and Judi Starkovich cover cleanup procedures and tax impacts. Other guests highlight advertising strategies, fundraisers, and traffic safety improvements.

April 25, 2025: This week’s episode features Ashley Roberts from the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts and the Lincoln Forest Renaissance Faire. Ashley shares highlights from Spencer’s upcoming summer season and gives us a glimpse of the magical weekend planned for the 2025 Lincoln Forest Renaissance Faire, taking place from May 16 to 18.

April 21, 2025: In this episode, village leaders provide updates on key community projects and events. Topics include road repairs, lake levels, and progress on the 603 Mechem project. Parks & Rec celebrates a successful Easter event and plans for future facilities, while Fire and Police Chiefs share news on recruitment, safety alerts, and ongoing investigations.

April 18, 2025: This week’s episode features Amanda Foster and Brittanie Gonzales, who join us in the first segment to share details about the 2nd Annual John Ashcraft Memorial Family Trail Run—happening Saturday, April 26th at 9 AM at Grindstone Lake. In the second segment, Marisa Olivera from the Ruidoso Public Library highlights the upcoming Día! Children’s Day/Book Day Celebration, taking place Saturday, May 3rd from 11 AM to 3 PM at the Ruidoso Convention Center.

April 14, 2025: In this episode, Village leaders and community partners share updates on flood mitigation, public works staffing, new developments on Mechem, and Easter festivities. Listeners also hear about upcoming concerts, local film shoots, Holy Week services, and police activity, plus flood preparedness training ahead of monsoon season.

April 11, 2025: This week’s episode welcomed Melissa Hollingsworth of The Tea Room at Swallow Hill. Melissa treated us to a preview of the teas and pastries that will be served when The Tea Room officially opens its doors in Glencoe on Saturday, May 10, 2025. To reserve your spot or learn more, call (575) 808-9869.

April 7, 2025: In this episode, Michael Martinez discusses the new STR software launching in July and updates on the Rural Air Service Enhancement program. Adam Sanchez provides updates on road repaving and water restrictions. Fire Chief Cade Hall shares details on the upcoming Blood Drive. Parks & Rec leaders promote the Keep Ruidoso Beautiful Cleanup, while Eddie Ryan highlights the Lincoln Forest Renaissance Faire. Police Chief Minner reports on recent activity.

April 4, 2025: This week’s show featured special guests Emily Hobbs and Jayson Jones from the Flying J Ranch to discuss their upcoming Banjo Legends concert, set for May 4.

March 31, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena host several guests. Adam Sanchez discusses street repairs and sandbag availability. Fire Chief Cade Hall promotes the April 17th Blood Drive. Michael Martinez updates on the 603 Mechem housing project. Matthew Baird talks about the WIBIT and Spring Break. Eddie Ryan discusses XTERRA and filming, while Alex Koenig addresses new rental regulations. Police Chief Steve Minner reviews police activity and speed hump plans.

March 28, 2025: This week’s show welcomed guests Tim and Ashley Roberts to discuss the Lincoln After Dark event on Saturday, March 29, in historic Lincoln. Additionally discussed was the 2nd annual Lincoln Forest Renaissance Faire to be held May 16 - 18, 2025, at Wingfield Park. Ashley also previewed the soon-to-be-released summer schedule for the Spencer Theater.

March 24, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena recap the state session in Santa Fe. Guests include Fire Chief Cade Hall, who shares fire safety updates and recent incidents, and Deputy Manager Michael Martinez, who discusses housing projects. Updates also come from Parks, Events, and Police on community happenings.

March 21, 2025: This week’s show welcomed guest Felicia Uribe from Once Upon a Time Photography to discuss their Pooch Playoffs campaign—a fun, community-driven competition to crown the ulti-mutt cutie. Voting runs through April, with all proceeds benefiting the Otero County Animal Shelter. Don’t miss your chance to support a great cause and help decide which furry friend takes home the title!

March 17, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena host key community leaders to discuss pressing local issues. Emergency Manager Eric Queller warns of high winds and generator safety, while Fire Chief Austin Meuli highlights fire restrictions. Guests also cover housing updates, job fairs, film projects, park events, and police concerns, offering vital insights for Ruidoso residents.

March 14, 2025: This week’s show welcomed guest Amber Smith from the GoodLife Senior Living to discuss the upcoming GoodLife Senior Health Fair on March 27, 2025, from 4 - 6 PM.