June 28, 2021: Topics discussed this week included the upcoming trip to Albuquerque for the Cannabis Rules Hearing, village bridge repairs, and the higher cost of building materials. Also discussed was the annual Chamber of Commerce awards ceremony and the Ruidoso Adventure Tours Sweepstakes due to launch July 1 at DiscoverRuidoso.com. Rodney Griego from Parks and Rec called in to discuss the results of the Ruidoso Marathon and upcoming Parks and Recreation events. Jana Lynch was in the studio to discuss community food insecurity, the Lincoln County Food Bank, and the possibility of hosting a new radio show.

June 21, 2021: Topics discussed this week included Fathers Day weekend events at Ruidoso Downs Race Track and the Wibit at Grindstone Lake. Also discussed were the upcoming Ruidoso Adventure Tours Sweepstakes, the NM Vax 2 the Max Sweepstakes and upcoming and continuing projects in the Village including the White Mountain Recreation area, Village Hall, Moon Mountain, Wingfield House, and more. Dr. Clayton Alred called in to discuss the High Mountain Youth Projects fundraiser with Café Rio to help with regional homeless youth, proper procedure for garage sales, and placement of signs, plus employee challenges for retailers and restaurants in the post-Covid era.

June 19, 2021: Musician Grant Gerondale joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.

June 18, 2021: Members of the Ruidoso Public Library Advisory Board, Tim Lewis, Susan Lutterman, and Leroy Smith, joined the show this week to discuss the Lincoln County Book Exchange program and guidelines for using the library reservation and curbside services.

June 14, 2021: Fire Chief Cody Thetford joined the conversation this week to discuss the Ball Field Fire as well as other area fires. Dick Cook, Director of Forestry, was also in the studio to discuss defensible space and the thinning that was going on behind the Ball Fields on Ski Run Road. Deputy Police Chief Diron Hill of the Ruidoso Police Department was on hand to take the Oath of Office and with suggestions about social media and citizen involvement with the Police Department.

June 12, 2021: Musician Barry Moffitt joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.

June 11, 2021: Deborah Douds, the newly appointed Executive Director of the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, joins the Village Volume this week to discuss the reopening of the Billy the Kid Visitor's Center, the 2021 return of beloved annual events including Ruidoso AspenFest, Festival of Lights, the 50th Annual Ruidoso Art Festival, and the June 25 Annual Banquet at Inn of the Mountain Gods.

June 10, 2021: Matt Ingram of the Ruidoso Midtown Association joins the Outdoor Hour this week to share his love for outdoor adventure including hunting, fishing, mountain bike riding, snow sports, and white water rafting.

June 5, 2021: Local guitarist Spencer Gandy joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.

June 4, 2021: Replay. This episode originally broadcast on April 16, 2021: Tim Lewis of Pizza 4 Good and the Ruidoso Public Library Board joins the Village Volume this week to talk about the newest addition to the local pizza scene that’s making good pizza for good causes. Plus, learn more about the Sierra Blanca Book Share project, new book deposits being installed around the Village and surrounding areas, and different incentives to get kids to read.

June 3, 2021: Jazmin and Rodney discuss summer activities including the opening of the Wibit Water Park at Grindstone Lake and the Municipal Swimming Pool, and the upcoming Youth Volleyball Camp. Also discussed were some new community programs including Wingfield Wednesdays, Wilderness Weekends for 2nd-6th graders, and a new Outdoor Enthusiasts Adventure Tour Sweepstakes.

May 24, 2021 - Topics discussed this week include the Memorial Day weekend openings of the Wibit Water Park at Grindstone Lake, and the Municipal Swimming Pool with Ruidoso Parks by Recreation Director, Rodney Griego joining the conversation. Also discussed were new sweepstakes and prizes to be awarded for completing assigned tours through the Discover Ruidoso Mobile App, the Saturday Wingfield Farmers Market, and Ruidoso Dog Park. Community updates included the public restroom projects at Two Rivers Park and Midtown Commons parking lot, the Glow In the Dark Disc Golf Tournament, and outdoor recreation job opportunities.

May 21, 2021: Heidi Lewis of Midtown Mountain Campground and RV Park join hosts Jazmin and Matt to discuss the many offerings at the campground including high-speed internet, dry sauna, hiking trails, gift shop, and more. Also discussed in this week’s episode are some of the new and old businesses opening up in Ruidoso, including Island Noodles in Midtown and Sierra Cinema.

May 20, 2021: Jazmin and Rodney discussed all things summer including the opening of the Wibit Water Park at Grindstone Lake and the Municipal Swimming Pool for summer 2021, the upcoming 3d Archery Shoot summer series, the Disc Golf Full Moon Glow in the Dark Tournament, and open gym events at the Horton Gymnasium, in addition to the Wingfield Park Saturday Farmers Market.

May 15, 2021: Local blues band Catfishfry join host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.

May 14, 2021 - Kerry Gladden of The Agency joins the Village Volume to discuss her role as Village of Ruidoso Public Information Officer to gather and gather and distribute important information to the public via social and broadcast media. Also discussed were the Village response to the Three Rivers Fire, the May 28 opening of the Ruidoso Downs Race Track, the summer Wingfield Market, and the upcoming Tourism Trails app.

May 11, 2021: Jeff Frawley, ENMU Ruidoso English Faculty and Department Chair of Language and Fine Arts joins the show this week as guest host to share student recordings of English Comp Story Corps essays.

May 10, 2021: Topics discussed this week include an update by Fire Chief Cody Thetford on an early morning structure fire on Ski Run Road. Also discussed were adult-use cannabis legalization in New Mexico, the development of a Lincoln County Tours program designed for outdoor enthusiasts, and the approval for the money for a master plan of the White Mountain Recreation Complex and adjacent properties. Community updates included the hiring process for the new Ruidoso Police chief and Village of Ruidoso employment opportunities.

May 8, 2021: Local musicians Bob "The Fireman" and Stacy Skaggs join host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.

May 6, 2021: Larry Cordova, Wildlife Biologist with Lincoln National Forest joins the Outdoor Hour this week to share his studies of owls, the creation of osprey platforms around Grindstone Lake, and the impact of the Three Rivers Fire on the wildlife in the area.