April 29, 2022: Guest Lorna Fike, Executive Director of Hope Harbor Transitional Home joined the show this week to discuss the Afternoon of Hope fundraiser event at ENMU on April 30, 2022, from 2 pm to 4 pm. Also discussed is the way Hope Harbor will be able to help women with abused children to give them the help and tools they need for a new life.

April 25, 2022: Blues musician Jhett Black joined the show this week to discuss his invitation to the International Blues Competition in Memphis and his upcoming performances including his An Evening of Blues and BBQ on May 20 at Enchanted Vine. Heather McCurry of the DEA, phoned in to discuss the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Program scheduled for April 30, 2022, from 10 AM to 2 PM for the safe disposal of unneeded medications. The dropoff site is the Ruidoso Police Department at 1085 Mechem Drive. Congresswoman Yvette Herrell, State Treasurer candidate Harry Montoya, and County Commissioner candidate Mark Fisher each telephoned in to discuss their respective campaigns.

April 23, 2022: Musician JD Cox joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.

April 22, 2022: Guest Shirley Donaldson, joins the Chamber Chat hosts to discuss her clogging classes offered at the Community Center including beginners and advanced classes. She explained what clogging is and what types of music you can clog to. Also discussed were the Level II Fire Protections issued by the Village and upcoming community events including the May 5-6 Cinco De Mayo Celebration at the Ruidoso Convention Center.

April 21, 2022: Ruidoso Parks and Recreation hosts discussed past and upcoming community events including the April 24 Great American CleanUp event at Wingfield Park, the May 5-6 Cinco De Mayo Celebration at the Ruidoso Convention Center, Glow in the May 14 Glow in the Dark Disc Golf Tournament, and the May 7-8 Holloman AFB Air Show.

April 18, 2022: Topics discussed this week included the McBride Fire emergency with Ruidoso Fire Chief Joe Kasuboski joining the show to address the siren test and PNM power failure. Ruidoso Schools Superintendent Dr. George Bickert phoned in to report that there was no structural damage to the Middle and High schools and only the lingering smell of smoke that will be addressed. Ed Greene from the NM Baptist Disaster Relief group was in the studio to discuss how their services are ready to provide help to fire victims. Twelfth district Division 2 Judge Ellen Jesson also joined the show to discuss her upcoming run for re-election.

April 11, 2022: Topics discussed this week included the 3rd Annual Bunny Run/Walk and Easter Egg Hunt at Cedar Creek Recreational Area, the return of the Wingfield Park Growers Market, and Mountain Coaster at Ruidoso Winter Park, plus music summer music events. Tim Roberts shared information about the May 5 and 6, 2022 Cinco De Mayo Celebration at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Ruidoso Fire Chief Cody Thetford joined the show to discuss his time with the Village and his plans for retirement. Adam Sanchez, Public Works Director, provided a status report of various public works repairs and Village officials shared information on the Moon Mountain, Wingfield Park, and White Mountain Master Plans. Ruidoso Police Chief Lawrence Chavis shared department plans for greater community engagement and a new consolidated dispatch center.

April 9, 2022: Musician Jhett Black joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.

April 8, 2022: Chamber Chat hosts Deborah Douds and Shawon Darden discuss upcoming Ruidoso events.

April 7, 2022: Ruidoso Parks and Recreation hosts discussed upcoming community events including the April 16 Bunny Run/Walk and Easter Egg Hunt at Cedar Creek Recreation Area, April 8 Humane Society Easter Adoption Event at ENMU-Ruidoso from 1 to 3 pm, Adult Volleyball League, and more.

April 4, 2022: Topics discussed this week included the April 1 start of NM recreational adult-use cannabis with Arnold Duke from Elevation 6420 in the studio. Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Director Rodney Griego and Lizza Miller joined the show with a status update about the Moon Mountain feasibility study. Shirley Donaldson shared information about the May 2022 beginners’ clogging class at the Ruidoso Community Center. Sue Hutchinson and Chef Brendan Gochenour discussed the Hope Harbor April 30 fundraiser, ‘Afternoon of Hope’ at ENMU. Also joining the show this week were Eddie Gutierrez and Jamey Rupley of Downshift Brewing Company at the Hidden Tap and Police Chief Lawrence Chavis to discuss the Citizens’ Police Academy and the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 30, a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs.

April 2, 2022: This week host Tradd Tidwell shares his musical influences and plays music live in the studio.

April 1, 2022: Elisa Vigil and Dayna Wortham of Region IX Education Cooperative joined the show this week to discuss the April 9 Mental Health and Wellness Fair from 10:00 to 2:00 at Mountain Annie’s, They also shared a list of vendors that will be attending as well as the types of services Region IX provides for the community. 

March 28, 2022: Topics discussed this week included the April 24, 2022 Great American Cleanup and the PNM Aerial Inspection for wildfire mitigation. Also discussed was the fatal motorcycle accident on U.S. Hwy. 380. Republican Congressional Candidate Michelle Garcia-Holmes was in the studio to discuss her campaign and experience. Police Chief Lawrence Chavis joined the show to discuss a recent report of gunshots and motorcycle safety.

March 25, 2022: Dakota Jackson and Harley Bautista of T-Mobile joined the show this week to discuss the new T Mobile store location in Boulder Plaza and all the services and devices offered including the new Green iPhones and pet and child trackers.

March 24, 2022: David Tetreault with Keep Ruidoso Beautiful joined the show this week to discuss the 2022 Great American Cleanup scheduled for April 24 and how to get involved. Also discussed was the April 16 Bunny Run/Walk and Easter Egg Hunt at Cedar Creek Recreation Area.

March 21, 2022: Topics discussed this week included the Paradise Canyon Lateral Replacement, the Warrior Dr. Culvert Replacement, and the scheduled Capital Projects update at 7:00 am on Thursday morning. Also discussed was State Transportation Commission (STC) Meeting in Roswell. Robin Gelton and Mark Omero with Lincoln County Adult Literacy were in the studio to discuss the need for volunteers and to get the word out to people who may need Adult Literacy assistance. Ramon Griego, General Manager of Quarters Nightclub and Grill and The Ranchers Steak and Seafood Restaurant, and Chon Caswell, GM of Casa Blanca and Texas Club restaurants, joined the show to discuss Ruidoso staffing and affordable housing issues.

March 19, 2022: This week host Tradd Tidwell shares his musical influences and plays some Celtic music in celebration of St Patrick’s Day.

March 18, 2022: Kiya Boss of the Ruidoso Valley Greeters, a non-profit organization formed for promoting business development, joined the show this week to discuss the 2022 return of the annual Christmas Jubilee (Nov. 11 - 13, 2022) and the ways local merchants can participate. Also discussed is the history of the Greeters and how to get involved. 

March 14, 2022: Village Councilor John Cornelius joined the show this week to discuss his history with the village from the early 70s through his past 8 years as a council member including workforce housing and his son's involvement in securing the village's online security and his role with FEMA in Washington for getting the funds from the 2008 flood. Also discussed was the successful first annual Ruidoso Outdoor Expo. Cannabis Advocate Josh McCurdy also joined the show to discuss the upcoming April 1st retail sale of recreational cannabis in New Mexico and the associated regulations and challenges.