Mondays with the Mayor
June 23, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Lynn Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena welcome guests to share timely updates on flood preparedness, local wildfires, and upcoming summer events. Highlights include the new Monsoon Season Awareness page, XTERRA Ruidoso, river cleanup progress, Midtown Market news, public safety efforts, and recreation at Grindstone Lake and the municipal pool.
Mondays with the Mayor
June 16, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Lynn Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena reflect on the Southfork and Salt fires one year later. Guests share updates on fire safety, housing delays, local events, infrastructure, animal welfare, and public safety—including new cadet introductions, concert plans, and community fundraisers.
Chamber Chat
June 13, 2025: This week on Chamber Chat, Logan Fleharty joins us to share what’s in store for the 2025 Ruidoso Tattoo Expo, happening June 13–15. Get the inside scoop on this vibrant, three-day event.
Mondays with the Mayor
June 9, 2025: In this episode, Village Manager Ron Sena hosts updates from Public Works, Parks & Rec, Emergency Management, and more. Guests share news on road repairs, flood mapping, museum awards, upcoming events like the Ruidoso Tattoo Expo, and public safety tech upgrades—from dispatch systems to social media outreach.
Chamber Chat
June 6, 2025: This week on Chamber Chat, Larry Cordova and Taylor Joray join us to share details about the 30th Annual Youth Fishing Day happening next weekend at Grindstone Lake. Later in the show, Michelle Gill from Thrive in Southern New Mexico stops by to promote their upcoming fundraiser concert, Yesterday: A Tribute to the Beatles, taking place Saturday, June 27, in Alamogordo.
Mondays with the Mayor
June 2, 2025: In this episode, Village leaders share updates on monsoon preparedness, new emergency sirens, and fire response efforts. Highlights include the 603 Mechem housing project, the reopening of the public pool, plans for a July 5th drone show, a new docuseries filming at the library, and police reports on recent suspicious activity and an attempted robbery.
Chamber Chat
May 30, 2025: This week on Chamber Chat, Ashley Roberts from the Spencer Theater shares highlights from their upcoming summer season, including details about the opening show. In the second half, Sydney Mowrey of OSO Productions joins the conversation to recap the 2nd annual Lincoln Forest Renaissance Faire.
Chamber Chat
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.
Mondays with the Mayor
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.
Chamber Chat
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.
Mondays with the Mayor
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.
Mondays with the Mayor
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.
Chamber Chat
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.
Mondays with the Mayor
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.
Chamber Chat
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.
Mondays with the Mayor
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.
Chamber Chat
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.
Mondays with the Mayor
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.
Chamber Chat
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.
Mondays with the Mayor
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.