Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford

Mondays with the Mayor

February 6, 2023: Conversation this week centered around the Lincoln County Day event in Santa Fe hosted by the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Public Employees Returning to Work Program to address temporary staffing shortages, and the Ride Ruidoso Spring Thunder concert on May 20, 2023, with headliner band Molly Hatchet at Wingfield Park. Also discussed were the 2023 Ruidoso Adventure Tours. Pastor John Duncan was in the studio to talk about the Feb. 10-11 XO Marriage Conference, Lieutenant Urban spoke about a Feb. 4-5 wrestling event at the Ruidoso Convention Center, and Sydnee and Scott of Oso Productions discussed their upcoming Pirates of Penzance musical at Ruidoso High School Performing Arts Center. Eddie Crane with Healing America's Heroes promoted their Feb. 11 Dinner and Silent Auction fundraiser at Cree Meadows and Police Chief Lawrence Chavez discussed RPD assistance with an officer-involved shooting in Alamogordo.

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Weekend Preview

February 2, 2023: Guests Corena Baca with the Big Ben Sanchez Youth Foundation and Director of Parks & Recreation Matthew Baird joined the show this week. Show topics included the upcoming basketball tournament to benefit the Big Ben Youth Foundation, as well as current and future events provided by the Ruidoso Parks & Recreation Department, including the new Lincoln County Regulators Cornhole League Monday nights at 7 pm at Horton gym and the March 11-12, 2023 Outdoor Expo at the Ruidoso Convention Center, and the opening of the new Disc Golf Course at Eagle Creek.

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Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford

Mondays with the Mayor

January 30, 2023: Topics of discussion in today’s episode included tomorrow’s Lincoln County Day in Santa Fe - sponsored by the Ruidoso Vallery Chamber of Commerce, the progress of capital projects, including the Wingfield House and Horton Complex, and the Village’s Strategic Planning process. Rick Hutchison and Shippen Salas with Hope Harbor New Mexico joined the show to discuss their An Afternoon of Hope fundraiser on March 4, 2023, at the Ruidoso Convention Center and future plans for the organization. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez discussed the next Citizen's Police Academy and the beating of Tyre Nichols. 

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Chamber Chat: Ty and Tina Bonnell

January 27, 2023: Guests Ty and Tina Bonnell with Ski Apache Adaptive Sports joined the show this week to talk about Annual Silent Auction on Friday, January 28, 2023, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Ruidoso Convention Center. They also discussed what services the Adaptive Sports program offers for both winter and summer sports.

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Mondays with the Mayor

January 23, 2023: Today’s episode focused on Village staging and preparations for the upcoming winter storm warning. Tim Roberts reported on the Wingfield House Heritage Center and Convention Center, while Police Chief Lawrence Chavez discussed last week's police activities, like the capture of a suspected burglar. Later, a listener called in to talk about the manholes on Mechem Drive. Also, community center events for the upcoming week were discussed.

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Weekend Preview

January 19, 2023: Show topics this week included ice skating at Wingfield Park, the Smart Start Basketball program, the new Lincoln County Regulators Cornhole League Monday nights at 7 pm at Horton gym, and Ruidoso Community Center offerings and activities.

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Mondays with the Mayor

January 9, 2023: This week, Adam Sanchez, the public works director for the Village of Ruidoso, visited the show to inform us of plans to improve Sudderth and Upper Canyon. Village Clerk Jini Turri shed light on the council meetings and streaming options available. Tim Roberts reported on the Wingfield House Heritage Center and Convention Center. Fire Chief Joe Kasuboski and forest director Dick Cooke discussed fire prevention and forestry thinning projects, while Judi Starkovich, finance director, talked about Village budgeting and GRT. Chief Lawrence Chavez outlined holiday police activities and the upcoming Citizens Police Academy.

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Chamber Chat: Robin DeMott

January 6, 2023: Host Deborah Douds and guest Robin DeMott Chief External Affairs Officer of ENMU-Ruidoso, discussed the upcoming 2023 Spring Semester schedule. New programming includes Community Choir and CDL certification classes. Also discussed were upcoming athletic offerings, including Cross Country, Golf, and Rodeo.

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Weekend Preview

January 5, 2023: Show topics this week included ice skating at Wingfield Park, the Christmas Light Tour on the Discover Ruidoso app, the new Lincoln County Regulators Cornhole League Monday nights at 7 pm at Horton gym, and Youth Basketball sign-ups. Questions? Call Ruidoso Parks and Recreation at 575-257-5030.

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Christmas in the Mountains Radio Special

Saturday, December 24, 2022: Hosts Tim Roberts and Greg Widener celebrate the Christmas season with the inaugural Christmas in the Mountains radio special featuring holiday classics as well as local bands and artists, along with Christmas and holiday wishes from Village of Ruidoso employees and officials.

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Chamber Chat: Shannon Dictson

October 7, 2022: Guest Shannon Dictson from the Lincoln County Community Health Council joined the show to discuss the October 15, 2022, 10th Annual Health and Wellness Fair at Inn of the Mountain Gods, a free, family-friendly day of health and wellness. Also discussed were last weekend's 2022 AspenFest and the December 3, 2022, Festival of Lights.

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Weekend Preview

October 6, 2022: Show topics this week included the success of AspenFest last weekend as well as a preview of October 8-9, 2022 Second Annual Indigenous Celebration at Wingfield Park. Also discussed was the upcoming Midtown Halloween Trick or Treat and Pumpkin Roll event.

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Mountain Air: Ryan Trosper and Stephanie Rodriguez

October 6, 2022: Guests ENMU-Ruidoso President Ryan Trosper and NM Secretary of Higher Education Stephanie Rodriguez joined the show to discuss the increase in enrollment at ENMU-Ruidoso and the launch of a new Wind Energy Certificate Program in partnership with Mesa Lands Community College and San Juan College. Also discussed were the NM Higher Education Department scholarships and food security initiatives.

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Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford Mondays with the Mayor, Community Mayor Lynn Crawford

Mondays with the Mayor

October 3, 2022: Guests Todd Oberheu and Councilor Jackson join the show this week to discuss the upcoming Mill Levy on the ballot in November and its importance for the Lincoln County Medical Center, and the services and opportunities the hospital provides to the village and surrounding communities. David “TBone” Tetreault was in the studio to talk about the Toss No Mas Community Cleanup on Sunday, Oct 16 at 1 pm at Wingfield Park. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez was in giving his weekly police report including discussing the successful new AspenFest parade pre-stage location and also cautioned residents to be cautious of phone scams and auto/home burglaries during the holiday season.

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