Mondays with the Mayor
February 13, 2023: This week's episode centered around temporary measures for the manholes on Mechem Drive, Wingfield House updates, and upcoming events. Able and Kris from the Humane Society of Lincoln County joined the show to discuss the Village's new microchip ordinance to help lost pets and the importance of vaccinations. Sue Hutchinson of Hope Harbor NM and Chef Brendan spoke about the March 4 An Afternoon of Hope fundraiser event featuring a Battle of the Chefs event at the Ruidoso Convention Center, and Police Chief Lawrence Chavez discussed RPD activity and the Cops for Kids organization.
Let’s Talk Music: Shirley Estes and Richard Cagle
February 11, 2023: Shirley Estes and Richard Cagle of Mountain Entertainment Group for the Arts (MEGA) join host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Chamber Chat: Taryn Benavidez, Elizabeth Potter, and Kay Simms
February 10, 2023: Taryn Benavidez of Lincoln County Home Builders Association joined the show this week to discuss community programs and the upcoming golf scramble event for scholarship funds. They also discussed what services the Adaptive Sports program offers for both winter and summer sports. Elizabeth Potter from Food 4 Kids and Kay Simms from Ruidoso Winter Park were in the studio to talk about their Sunday, February 12, fundraiser event, Food 4 Kids Day At Ruidoso Winter Park.
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.
Let’s Talk Music: Anthony Mcteigue
February 4, 2023: Musician Anthony Mcteigue joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
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.
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.
Let’s Talk Music: Blake and Deana Martin
January 28, 2023: Musicians Blake and Deana Martin join host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
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.
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.
Let’s Talk Music: Spencer Gandy
January 21, 2023: Musician Spencer Gandy joins host Tradd Tidwell in the studio this week to play live and share stories.
Chamber Chat: Eddie Crane and Bernie Davilla
January 20, 2023: Guests Eddie Crane and Bernie Davilla from Healing America's Heroes joined the show to announce their February 11, 2023, fundraiser dinner and silent auction. They also discussed what services they provide for Veterans and First Responders at their facilities in Fort Stanton.
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.
Chamber Chat: Johnny Montoya
January 13, 2023: Guest Johnny Montoya, VP of Government Affairs at Kinetic by Windstream, joins the show this week to discuss the status of installing fiber internet in the village.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.