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Mondays with the Mayor

November 20, 2023: updates covered community events, including the Wingfield Park Ice Rink and Holiday Drone Show and Drive-In Movie. Police Chief Chavez addressed recent break-ins, cautioning about holiday thefts and wildlife dangers. Public Works Director Adam Sanchez discussed water line repairs, and Officer Dan Myers shared his background. Radio personality Tim Keithley talked about his upcoming auction featuring paintings by Larry Dyke and Dalhart Windberg.

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

Mondays with the Mayor

November 13, 2023: In this episode, Emily Bair of Life-Way of Lincoln County shares details about an upcoming fundraiser event, Ruidoso Village Clerk Jini Turri talks about the March 2024 elections, and Adam Sanchez, Eric Queller, Fire Chief Joe Kasuboski, and Police Chief Chavez provide updates on snow removal, a recent structure fire, and police activities. Councilor Tim Coughlin reflects on his tenure and retirement plans.

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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 30, 2023: In this episode, School Board candidates Kelly Johnson and Shane Holder share their election motivations, the Public Works Director discusses projects and snow removal plans, a Rubik's Cube competition enthusiast showcases his skills, and Police Chief Chavez provides updates on police activities, events, and personnel needs while addressing outdoor pet care in cold weather.

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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 23, 2023: In this episode, we hear from School Board candidates Virginia Armstrong, Elizabeth Potter, and Carrie Chavez about their motivations for the 2023 Regular Local Election on November 7. Public Works Director Adam Sanchez updates us on crucial village projects, including the striping of Upper Sudderth Drive. JaLynn West from the Lincoln County Food Bank discusses their urgent needs, and Chief Chavez covers police updates and the Midtown Trick-or-Treat event's traffic plan.

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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 16, 2023: In this episode, various topics were covered, including controlled burns, chimney inspections, and progress on the Wingfield House Museum. Also discussed were efforts to attract movie studios and host Ironman competitions, infrastructure updates and issues related to water leaks, and ideas for affordable housing options. Police Chief Chavez updated on a new dispatch center and a recent school shooting threat.

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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 2, 2023: In this episode, TBone from Parks & Rec discusses baseball field maintenance, Adam Sanchez covers paving projects and Sudderth Drive delays, Eddie Ryan talks about film industry interest and triathlon events, Michael Martinez addresses workforce housing, Steve Turner talks about the Cub Scouts popcorn fundraiser and the need for volunteers, and Police Chief Lawrence Chavez discusses AspenFest on October 7, 2023 road closures.

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

Mondays with the Mayor

In this episode, Matthew and TBone from Parks & Rec discuss upcoming events like the Midtown Oktoberfest on September 30, 2023, and baseball tournaments. Deputy Village Manager Michael Martinez talks about street paving projects, an airport incident, and pine needle clean-up efforts. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez gives a police activity report, and Denise Staab announces Ruidoso Public Library events, including participation in AspenFest on October 7, 2023.

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

Mondays with the Mayor

In this episode, Matthew and Sydnee from Parks & Rec talked about the recent Concerts in the Park event and storm management. Tbone discussed the weather's impact on softball tournaments and mentioned the upcoming Keep America Beautiful Tos No Mas event. Adam Sanchez highlighted street paving projects, while Eric Queller updated progress on the emergency readiness plan. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez covered recent police activities, including a structure fire, and traffic surveys in various locations were also discussed.

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

Mondays with the Mayor

In this episode, highlights include updates on youth sporting events and a flag retirement ceremony with the Boy Scouts. There's also info on weekend Concerts in the Park at Wingfield Park, water line projects, property re-zoning requests, a Cub Scouts recruitment event, and a ribbon-cutting event for Hope Harbor. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez discusses recent police activity, including a statewide Joint Enforcement Operation targeting the Bandidos Motorcycle Club and traffic changes at the Hull Road and Warrior Drive intersection.

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

Mondays with the Mayor

In this episode, roadwork updates were given by Public Works Director Adam Sanchez, covering the completion of projects. Parks and Rec Director Matthew Baird discussed the recent Grindstone Trail Race and restroom grant efforts. Other topics included an upcoming Flag Retirement event, the new Museum Curator Stephanie Long, election updates by Village Clerk Jini Turri, and Police Chief Lawrence Chavez sharing police activity highlights, including a dog-related incident near the river.

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

Mondays with the Mayor

August 21, 2023: In this episode, the Parks and Recreation Directors, along with various department personnel, discuss the conclusion of fall youth sports registration, the successful NM State Disc Golf Championship, and the innovative Turf Tank Robot for soccer field maintenance. Updates on ongoing fires, new firefighting vehicles, emergency plans, and water production are also provided. The episode concludes with insights into the downtown merchants' expectations for improvements, including parking and crosswalk enhancements.

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

Mondays with the Mayor

July 24, 2023: In this episode, Mayor Crawford and Ron Sena discuss the recent storms and the positive effects of cleaning the silt at the bridges around the race track, enabling better water flow. Also discussed was the removal of river debris in the Upper Canyon. The upcoming special council meeting includes a public hearing for a new beer and wine license for La Salsa Kitchen and an agreement with the Village's water rights attorney. Matthew and Sydnee from Parks & Recreation share updates on successful marathons and softball tournaments hosted by the Village, along with news on the new hiking trail construction. Adam Sanchez, public works director, gives updates on sewer projects and debris removal from the river. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez reports on recent police activity and discusses the tragic events surrounding Officer Ferguson's death in Alamogordo two weeks ago.

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

Mondays with the Mayor

July 17, 2023: Show topics this week included the recent return to Level 1 Fire Restrictions and preventative measures for Ruidoso homeowners to keep their properties fire-safe and compliant with the fuel-management ordinance standards. Also discussed were areas of concern of flooding during heavy rain, the proper disposal of furniture and construction debris, and summer tourism, parks and recreation, and library events. Lastly, Deputy Police Chief Steve Minner discussed RPD activities and the death of Alamogordo Police Officer Anthony Ferguson, who was killed in the line of duty this weekend.

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

Mondays with the Mayor

July 3, 2023: Topics this week: Upcoming summer events, the successful All American Tailgate and Drone show, and Red, White, and Run race event. Fire Chief Joe Kasuboski and Eric Queller, the Emergency Manager, highlighted the importance of being aware of lightning strikes and the potential for spot fires. Also discussed were the reopening of the airport and the first flight, a citizen Med-Evac, plus the need to be cautious about rainy season flash flooding. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez reported on police activity over the 4th of July holiday and the decreased speed limit on Rio Street. Adam Sanchez, the Public Works Director, discussed major road construction and the process of reporting potholes, as well as the need for new employees in multiple village departments.

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

Mondays with the Mayor

June 26, 2023: Topics this week: Fire Chief Joe Kasuboski provided a Chance Fire containment update. Sierra Blanca Regional Airport Manager, Lee Baker, provided airport construction updates, and Adam Sanchez, Public Works Director, discussed Village road works, including the Hull Road project. Police Chief Lawrence Chavez provided information regarding the ongoing investigation of the mummified human remains discovered by construction crews on June 21 and department job openings for police officers and dispatchers.

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

Mondays with the Mayor

June 19, 2023: Topics this week included the selection of a new firm for the E911 re-addressing project, which aims to improve emergency services and a new agreement for a digital display sign at the Country Club lot, and a tourism Familiarization (FAM) trip, where six journalists and social media influencers from the US and Canada visited the area. Also discussed were increased measures for wildfire mitigation. Jhett Black dropped by the studio to promote live music at the recently opened Downshift Brewing Company Riverside, and Ruidoso Police Chief Lawrence Chavez provided his weekly update on police activities, stressing the ongoing need for police officers and 911 dispatchers.

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