June 24, 2022: Peggy Wilson a Capitan Library volunteer joined the show this week to discuss the Art and Antique Collectible Marketplace show to be held on Saturday, July 2nd and the unique items that will be available including artwork by Peter Hurd and Ted Robertson. Also discussed was the annual Smokey Bear Independence Day Parade and July 1 - 4, 2022, Smokey Bear Stampede. The second half of the show highlighted upcoming Ruidoso events including the Chamber Annual Awards Banquet.

June 20, 2022: Show topics this week included the successful first annual Party In The Pines events. village monsoon preparations, especially regarding the McBride Fire burn scar area, Sudderth Drive address changes due to NMSA enhanced 911 requirements, and the NMML City Management Association Conference being held this week at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Infrastructure updates included the Gavilan Canyon Road construction and schedule adjustments due to rain. Listener Andre Hernandez called in to discuss the need for food security and steps people can take to be prepared if and when the need arises. Also discussed were the 4th of July Weekend events including a patriotic-themed Drone Light Show and a reminder that fireworks are prohibited.

June 18, 2022: Musician Sage Gentlewing joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.

June 17, 2022: Logan Fleharty with Scorpion Tattoos joined the show to discuss Ruidoso Tattoo Expo taking place June 17 - 19, 2022, at the Ruidoso Convention Center featuring on-site tattooing, live music, a car show, Nerf gun wars, Suspension Artists, a CYR Wheel performance, and magician show. The second half of the show highlighted Brewdoso and the Party in the Pines concerts at Wingfield Park on June 18, and 19, in addition to other summer events.

June 16, 2022: Sydnee and Romi discussed the busy Father’s Day Weekend events including the Tattoo Festival, Party in the Pines, Inn of the Mountain Gods concerts, and the PRO/AM Boxing event at the Ruidoso Downs Race Track. Also discussed were the upcoming Ruidoso Marathon and Fourth of July events including a Drone Show to celebrate Independence Day.

June 13, 2022: Show topics this week included the June 17-19 Party In The Pines and Father’s Day Weekend events. NM Fire Information, the local Outdoor Burn Band and Forest Closure, plus President Biden’s NM visit and pledge for recovery costs. Tim Keithley from the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino joined the show to discuss this past weekend’s Derby and Futurity races and summer events..Congressional candidate, Michelle Garcia Holmes, called in and Ruidoso Police Chief Chavez Police Chief was in to discuss RPD active shooter procedures and the continued need for new officers and dispatchers.

June 11, 2022: Musician Glenn Castleberry joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.

June 6, 2022: Show topics this week included the Cienegita Fire on the Mescalero Reservation and the lifting of the READY status for all affected Ruidoso neighborhoods. Also discussed was the June 7 Village Council Workshop Meeting regarding village workforce needs. County Commission Candidate Alice Velasquez telephoned in to discuss her campaign. Ruidoso Police Chief Chavez Police Chief joined the show to discuss the gun violence and the procedures and training that Ruidoso Police have in place for such events. George “The Trout Man” Schlemeyer was in the studio to discuss the success of the June 4 Grindstone Lake Youth Fishing Tournament as well as summer fishing tips and advice.

June 4, 2022: The Matthew Palmer Band joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.

June 3, 2022: Becky Brooks and Laurie Benavides with High Mountain Youth Project joined the show to discuss the June 4, 2022, 4th Annual Great High Mountain Bed Race, an annual fundraiser to support evening study and drop-in programs. The second half of the show highlighted June events in Ruidoso.

May 27, 2022: Elizabeth Vargas, Public Information Officer with the US Small Business Administration joined the show to discuss the US Small Business Administration’s Disaster Recovery Center office at ENMU-Ruidoso and how the SBA can assist families and business owners affected by the McBride Fire. Matt Ingram, with the Ruidoso Downs Race Track, phoned in to discuss summer events at the racetrack including the Heritage Antique Show and Sale, Tacos and Tequila Festival, and Rounds at the Downs PRO-AM boxing event, and more.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.

May 23, 2022: Show topics this week included the cause of a brief power outage over the weekend, the Memorial Day Weekend season opening of the Ruidoso Downs Race Track, and the Special Council Meeting called to discuss village housing needs. Ruidoso Police Chief Chavez reported on the Motorcycle Rally related accidents and the May 24 - 27, 2022 New Mexico APCO/NENA Training and Vendor Conference in Ruidoso. Curtis Williamson of Schlotzsky’s was in the studio to discuss the impact of workforce challenges to his business.

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.

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.

May 13, 2022: Guest Bob Koenig joined the show this week to discuss local hiking trails, clubs, and hiking safety.

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.

May 7, 2022: Musician P. Blake Martin joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.

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.

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.

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.