Mondays with the Mayor
August 22, 2022: Show topics this week included Phase II of the Horton Complex project, the opening of the Screaming Eagle Mountain Coaster during Ride Ruidoso Week, September 12 - 18, 2022, and the recent GRT report and Excess Tax. The Mayor expressed his condolences for George (Trout Man) Schlemeyer, a beloved local resident and avid fisherman who passed away recently. Also discussed were area sports. Emergency Manager Danielle Coronado and Fire Chief Joe Kasuboski joined the show to discuss village flooding preparations and responses. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez was in the studio with information about school zone traffic patterns, stolen traffic signs, and speed study reports.
Let’s Talk Music: Phil Hamilton
August 20, 2022: Musician Phil Hamilton joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Chamber Chat
August 19, 2022: Upcoming events shared this week included the Midtown Trick or Treat celebration, Aspenfest Parade and Fall Festival, the 33rd annual NM State Disc Golf Tournament, the Healing America's Heroes After-Hours event at Fort Stanton, the Bluegrass with the Flying J Wranglers concert, and more.
Weekend Preview
August 18, 2022: In today’s episode, learn about two local celebrations honoring Tribal Nations: last weekend’s First Annual Sierra Blanca Pow Wow (August 13,14, 2022) and the upcoming Ruidoso Indigenous Celebration (October 8,9, 2022). Also discussed were Ruidoso Parks and Recreation’s Saturday morning Wingfield Grower’s Market, 2022 Ruidoso Adventure Tours sweepstakes now open for awesome prizes through October 1, and youth sports for the fall.
Mondays with the Mayor
August 15, 2022: Show topics this week included infrastructure updates about the Paradise Canyon Paving Project and the NMDOT Mechem Drive surface maintenance beginning August 22, 2022. Also discussed was the retirement of Rodney Griego as Parks and Recreation Director and the search for his replacement and other village job opportunities. Chief Chavez was in the studio with information about new traffic patterns in school zones and ways the PD dispatch can communicate directly with the school district in case of an emergency.
Let’s Talk Music: Kathy Lyon, Rich Chorné, and Richard Cagle
August 13, 2022: Musicians Kathy Lyon, Rich Chorné, and Richard Cagle join host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Chamber Chat: Jana Lynch
August 12, 2022: Upcoming events shared this week included the Chile The Kid Wine and Beer Festival at Ruidoso Downs Race Track, the First Annual Sierra Blanca Pow Wow at the Ruidoso Convention Center, the Ruidoso Hospice Foundation Annual Butterfly Release, and much more. Local artist Jana Lynch was also in the studio to discuss her Tree of Hope butterfly project, a Peace Garden art installation at Wingfield Park benefiting the Lincoln County Food Bank.
Mountain Air: Hank Hargis
August 11, 2022: Guest Hank Hargis. Director of Student Services at Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso, joins the show today to share information about the upcoming school year, scholarship opportunities, and offered classes/programs. Also discussed was the to enroll in college courses through the Dual Credit (DC) Program that helps high school students to get a head start on pursuing a college degree.
Mondays with the Mayor
August 8, 2022: Show topics this week included infrastructure updates on the Paradise Canyon paving project and proposed plans for a disc golf course in the Eagle Creek area. Upcoming events discussed included the August 13-14, 2022, First Annual Sierra Blanca Pow Wow at the Ruidoso Convention Center and Downshift Brewing Company’s Midtown Oktoberfest on September 24, 2022, featuring stein-hoisting contests, German food, live music, and more. Local Musician/Promotor, Jhett Black joined the show to promote a September singer-songwriter night at Sacred Grounds, and Ruidoso Police Chief Chavez was in the studio with back-to-school traffic safety tips and parade safety precautions for the annual Aspen Fest parade and Festival on October 1-2, 2022.
Let’s Talk Music: Pat Duran
August 6, 2022: Musician Pat Duran joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Weekend Preview
August 4, 2022: In today’s episode, hosts Sydnee and Greg discuss the Ruidoso Parks and Recreation fall Youth Sports registrations, the end-of-season Pooch Pool Party benefiting the Human Society of Lincoln County, and the Wibit Back to School Party at Grindstone Lake. Also discussed was Ride Ruidoso Week, a benefit motorcycle event including outdoor concerts by Foghat and Los Lonely Boys.
Mondays with the Mayor
August 1, 2022: Show topics this week included Executive Order 2022-04, a temporary abatement to the annual CPI adjustment to utility rates, flooding within the McBride Fire burn scar, the August 2, Special Meeting agenda, and updates regarding the Workforce Housing project. The concert lineup was announced for the 2022 Ride Ruidoso Week, a motorcycle benefit event on September 12 -18, 2022, at Wingfield Park, in addition to expanded parking capacity for the Winter Park and Eagle Creek area. Ruidoso Police Chief Chavez was in the studio to discuss recent police activity and a 3rd Citizens’ Police Academy scheduled for September.
Let’s Talk Music: Chris Baker
July 30, 2022: Musician Chris Baker joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Chamber Chat
July 22, 2022: Show topics this week included upcoming events in the area, including the Billy the Kid Pageant and Old Lincoln Days, the Alto Artist Tour, Ride Ruidoso Week, and more. Also discussed was the new school year and the need to watch for kids getting on and off school buses.
Weekend Preview
July 21, 2022: In today’s episode, Tommy Spotted Bird joined the show to talk about the First Annual Sierra Blanca Pow Wow and Indian Market at the Ruidoso Convention Center on August 13 and 14, 2022. Tommy shared the event schedule, including dancing and drumming contests.
Mondays with the Mayor
July 18, 2022: Show topics this week included infrastructure updates, including status reports on the Wingfield House, upper Sudderth Dr sidewalk project, bridges, and more. Guest Leroy Cockrell joined the show to discuss new OHV trails in the Hale Lake area. Parks and Recreation director Rodney Griego shared information about 2022 Ride Ruidoso Week, a motorcycle benefit event on September 12 -18, 2022, at Wingfield Park, and a new grant application for the White Mountain Recreation Complex Ruidoso Police Chief Chavez was in the studio to discuss recent police activity.
Let’s Talk Music: Jamie O'Hara
July 16, 2022: Musician Jamie O'Hara joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Chamber Chat: Alisha Westmacott
July 15, 2022: Joining the show this week was guest Alisha Westmacott, Coordinator with Lincoln County Community Health Council to discuss the 2022 Health and Wellness Guide and other community health services.
Chamber Chat: Robin DeMott
July 8, 2022: Joining the show this week was guest Robin DeMott, Chief External Affairs Officer at ENMU-Ruidoso – Robin was in to discuss the upcoming Kids College at ENMU-Ruidoso from July 18 - 29, 2022. The Kids College will offer cooking, arts, history, field trips, and more classes. Robin will be offering a Horse Camp teaching kids about horses and their care with hands-on experience.
Weekend Preview
July 7, 2022: In today’s episode, Sydnee and Romy discussed the upcoming events including the July 27 Movie Night at the Pool showing the movie The Bad Guys, and the annual August 7 Pooch Pool Party. Also discussed was an upcoming archery shoot at Moon Mountain and the 2022 Fall Youth Sports Registration.