Mondays with the Mayor
January 24, 2022: Mayor Crawford was out this week, but Ruidoso Convention Center Manager Tim Roberts filled in with interviews of some Village directors. Rodney Griego shared the success and achievements of the Parks and Recreation Department. Forestry Director Dick Cooke discussed upcoming fire season concerns with regard to the below-normal snow season so far and how the Ball Park fire demonstrated the success of forest thinning efforts. Utilities Director Adam Sanchez provided updates on the sewer rehabilitation project. Also discussed was the FEMA Geotechnical Bridgework scheduled to begin January 26.
Let’s Talk Music: Blake and Diana Martin
January 22, 2022: Musicians Blake and Diana Martin join host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Chamber Chat: Ty Bonnell
January 21, 2022: Executive Director with Ski Apache Adaptive Sports, Ty Bonnell joins the show this week to discuss the Annual Silent Auction fundraiser on January 29 at the Ruidoso Convention Center as well as how the program works and who it benefits. Also discussed is the addition of mountain biking in summer 2022 to the Adaptive Sports program.
Mondays with the Mayor
January 17, 2022: Topics discussed this week included the continued increase in Lincoln County COVID infection cases and three recent deaths attributed to the virus. Also discussed were last week’s council meeting including the Winter Park coaster and a possible date for operations, the approval of a boat ramp and youth fishing pond at Alto Lake, municipal pool maintenance and the continued discussion of an indoor facility. Ruidoso Police Chief Lawrence Chavez was in-studio to discuss an Alamogordo gunshot victim and why Ruidoso police were called out. Also discussed is how the 12th Judicial District Major Crime Unit (MCU) is used and its benefits for the communities it assists.
Weekend Preview
January 13, 2022: Sydnee and Romi discussed the great success of the Ice Rink at Wingfield Park including expanding the hours of operation and Wednesday afternoons with free admission and skate rentals for locals. Also discussed was the addition of a second session from 3:30 to 4:30 for the Sunday afternoon Smart Start Basketball program and an extended deadline for Youth Basketball.
Mondays with the Mayor
January 10, 2022: Show highlights this week included Mayor Crawford’s scheduled January 24 State of the Village address, the upcoming meeting with Infrastructure Finance Czar, Marty Chavez regarding the application and use of federal recovery money, the surge in Lincoln County COVID infection cases and LCMD hospitalization data. Also discussed were the 2022 Municipal Officer Election and the GO Bond for the purpose of enlarging, improving, and/or extending the production and distribution components of the Village's water system. Ruidoso Police Chief Lawrence Chavez was in-studio to discuss the progress of the consolidated dispatch at the Horton Complex, including the funding of a new communications tower.
Let’s Talk Music: JD Cox
January 8, 2022: Musician JD Cox joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Chamber Chat: Rochelle Lentschke and Tatiana Magana
January 7, 2022: Apprenticeship & Outreach Coordinator, Rochelle Lentschke, and Tatiana Magana, Youth Career Coach, of NM Workforce Connection join the show this week to discuss career resources and services. They share how the program can help employers and people looking for a career in the community as well as promote the upcoming Opportunity Fair in February.
Mondays with the Mayor
January 3, 2022: Show highlights this week included the success of the Wingfield Park Ice Rink, the New Year’s weekend big snow event, the success of and the great job in preparation and execution of snow removal by the Streets and Parks and Recreation departments. Also discussed was the Ski Apache closure Monday thru Wednesday leaving local businesses and visitors upset. Barry Chase, a Commercial Loan Officer at 1st National Bank was in-studio to discuss how people can start a business or get a loan to help with an existing business. Mayor Crawford, Tim Dodge, and Ron Sena discussed the January 4 Council Workshop Meeting and agenda items.
Let’s Talk Music: Bill & Babi Evans
January 1, 2022: Musicians Bill & Babi Evans join host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Chamber Chat: Mary Maxon, Michael and Delana Clements
December 31, 2021: Mary Maxon, Michael and Delana Clements of the Old Dowlin Mill joined the show this week to discuss Old Mill repair progress including the just-completed roof and the need for additional funds, through donations, to complete the reconstruction project. Also discussed were New Year’s Eve and upcoming holiday events.
Weekend Preview
December 30, 2021: Sydnee and Romi discussed the great success of the Ice Rink at Wingfield Park including expanding the hours of operation and announcing Locals Day on January 3 with free admission and skate rentals. Also discussed were the upcoming Youth Disc Golf and Smart Start Basketball program.
Mondays with the Mayor
December 20, 2021: Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Director Rodney Griego discussed winter activities at Wingfield Park including the new Ice Skating Rink and the Trail of Lights display. State Rep. Zach Cook called to say that the final redistricting of the state that was completed last week. Police Chief Chavez discussed the success of the first annual Shop With A COP Christmas event and the successful capture of a suspect in the Sierra Blanca Motors break-in. Also, area youth talked about what Christmas means to them.
Mondays with the Mayor
December 13, 2021: Topics of discussion this week included the success of the Parks & Recreation Christmas Drone Show put on last weekend, the Eye On Water mobile apps to monitor personal water consumption and how to create an account. Also discussed were the Tuesday, December 14 council meeting agenda and the creation of a Safety Officer position for the Village. State Representative Zach Cook called in from Santa Fe to discuss NM Redistricting and Ruidoso Police Chief Lawrence Chavez joined the show to discuss the increase of vehicle theft and burglaries over the holiday season and the steps people can take to prevent vehicle theft.
Let’s Talk Music: James & Ile Boren
December 11, 2021: Musicians James & Ile Boren join host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Chamber Chat: Victor Montes
December 10, 2021: Victor Montes of Lincoln County Toys for Tots joins the show this week to discuss their program and when and where they will be sorting the donations to be delivered in addition to last weekend's Parade of Lights winners for Best Floats and Vehicles. Also discussed were upcoming village events including the community Coat Drive, the Flying J Ranch Christmas Program, and the upcoming Vines in the Pines event to be held on Feb. 19, 20, 2022 at the Ruidoso Convention Center.
Mondays with the Mayor
December 6, 2021: Parks and Recreation Director Rodney Griego joined the show this week to discuss Christmas events as well as the possibility of adding an ice skating rink to Wingfield Park for the winter season. Community Development Director Samantha Mendez was in the studio to discuss the Workforce Housing Mesa Apartment site plan to be presented during the December 7 workshop meeting. Police Chief Chavez also joined the show to introduce Officer Whitt who graduated from the Police Academy in Albuquerque. Also discussed were changes to the Festival of Lights traffic route.
Let’s Talk Music: Jhett Black
December 4, 2021: Musician Jhett Black joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Mondays with the Mayor
November 29, 2021: Topics discussed this week were the upcoming Ruidoso Warriors football State Championship game, the Dec. 4 Festival of Lights Parade and After Party, the Dec. 2, Christmas in the Park, and the Dec. 4 - Jan. 14, Trail of Lights at Wingfield Park. Tim Roberts joined the show to talk about the history of gold mining in Lincoln County as well as future plans for exhibits at the Wingfield House. Police Chief Chavez was in to discuss recent police activity including assisting the Ruidoso Downs in a chase of a subject who struck an officer during a traffic stop.
Coaches Corner: John Omera and Kief Johnson
November 25, 2021: Head Football Coaches John Omera (Capitan Tigers) and Kief Johnson (Ruidoso Warriors) discuss the team's victory against Bloomfield 35(W)-22 last Saturday and the upcoming NM State Championship game vs Lovington this Saturday at 1 pm.