Chamber Chat: Kathleen McDonald
May 20, 2022: Guest Kathleen McDonald of the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts joined the show this week to discuss summer programming and events.
Weekend Preview: Logan Fleharty
May 19, 2022: Guest Logan Fleharty of Scorpion Tattoos and Ruidoso Tattoo Expo, joined the show this week to discuss the Tattoo Expo scheduled for June 17 - 19, 2022, at the Ruidoso Convention Center. He shared event details and special activities they will have at the expo including live tattooing, live music, a car show, Nerf gun wars, and more. There will be Suspension Artists, a CYR Wheel performance, and a magician at the event. Also discussed this week was the Memorial Day weekend opening of the Ruidoso Municipal Swimming Pool, Grindstone Lakes Wibit Water Park, Slip & Slide Kick Ball, and more.
Chamber Chat: Bob Koenig
May 13, 2022: Guest Bob Koenig joined the show this week to discuss local hiking trails, clubs, and hiking safety.
Mondays with the Mayor
May 9, 2022: Show topics this week included event recaps from the May 5 and 6 Cinco de Mayo Celebration and the May 5 Cabinet In Your Community public meeting. Village Water Rights and Water Conservation Specialist Eric Boyda joined the show to discuss the May 9 McBride and Nogal Canyon Post-fire BAER Cooperators Public Meeting and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) efforts to find unseen water leaks with acoustic leak detection technology. Ruidoso Police Chief Chavez reported on the regional impact of recreational cannabis legalization and village officials provided status updates for road construction projects including the Town and Country area, Grindstone, Gavilan Canyon, and Paradise Canyon.
Let’s Talk Music: P. Blake Martin
May 7, 2022: Musician P. Blake Martin joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Chamber Chat: Tatiana Magana and and Rochelle Lentschke
May 6, 2022: NM Workforce Connection guests Tatiana Magana (Youth Career Coach) and Rochelle Lentschke (Apprenticeship Coordinator) joined the show this week to discuss career exploration, the May 10, 11, and 17, 2022, Inn of the Mountain Gods Career Fairs, and Youth Conference being held in Roswell in June. Chamber Chat hosts shared May events including the May 5 - 6 Cinco De Mayo Celebration at the Convention Center and Ruidoso Downs Race Track events over the Kentucky Derby weekend.
Weekend Preview
May 5, 2022: Guest Laura Rabon, Public Information Officer with the US Forest Service joined the show this week to discuss the May 6 Grand Opening of the Sawmill Trailhead and information about the Every Kid Outdoors program for fourth graders. Also discussed were registration details for summer Swim Lessons and Wilderness Weekend camps for local youth.
Mondays with the Mayor
May 2, 2022: Show topics this week included the Calf Canyon and Hermits Peak wildfire in San Miguel and Mora Counties and how Village of Ruidoso officials are reaching out with help. Also discussed were the Community Foundation of Lincoln County and Hope Harbour Transition Home fundraiser projects and how to help. Ruidoso Police Chief Chavez reported on the success of April 30 National Prescription Drug Take-Back Program for the safe disposal of unneeded medications and NM Treasurer Democratic Candidate, Laura Montoya telephoned in about her campaign and personal connection to the Las Vegas NM area wildfire.
Chamber Chat: Loran Fike
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.
Mondays with the Mayor
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.
Let’s Talk Music: JD Cox
April 23, 2022: Musician JD Cox joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Chamber Chat: Shirley Donaldson
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.
Weekend Preview
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.
Mondays with the Mayor
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.
Mondays with the Mayor
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.
Let’s Talk Music: Jhett Black
April 9, 2022: Musician Jhett Black joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Chamber Chat
April 8, 2022: Chamber Chat hosts Deborah Douds and Shawon Darden discuss upcoming Ruidoso events.
Weekend Preview
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.
Mondays with the Mayor
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.
Let’s Talk Music
April 2, 2022: This week host Tradd Tidwell shares his musical influences and plays music live in the studio.