MONDAYS WITH THE MAYOR

August 31, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Village leaders discuss utility rates and water rights, Bonito Lake access, wildfire and fire safety updates, the 603 Mechem housing project, Parks and Recreation improvements, a potential Wingfield Park amphitheater, Family Fun Day, the Outlaws SXS Rally, and recent police activity and public safety concerns.

August 24, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Village leaders discuss GRT revenues, water and housing infrastructure projects, wildfire activity and response, local film opportunities, Mountain Makers Day, the Burro Bonanza, bicycle patrols, speed enforcement, vehicle burglary prevention, and The Tea Room at Swallow Hill.

August 17, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Village leaders discuss progress on the flood buyout program, storm impacts and road closures, structure fires, infrastructure and paving projects, the Sierra Blanca Burro Bonanza, fall Parks and Recreation programs, Mountain Makers Day at Wingfield Heritage House Museum, PNM billing updates, the upcoming Warriors football season, and automated speed enforcement statistics.

August 10, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Village leaders discuss the national wildfire response, local road and paving projects, flood buyout program updates, preparations for the XTERRA World Championship, recent Parks and Recreation events, Wingfield Heritage House Museum’s Mountain Makers Family Day, and back-to-school safety. Police also share the latest automated speed enforcement statistics.

August 3, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Mayor Crawford and Village staff discuss weekend storm conditions, Tuesday’s Council agenda, Resort Drive water line and paving projects, emergency access planning during road construction, Grindstone Lake parking, Village pool events, local film premieres, Wingfield Heritage House programming, Party in the Park, and public safety updates.

July 27, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Mayor Crawford and Village staff discuss weekend monsoon impacts, progress on the flood buyout program, fire apparatus acquisitions, Public Works recovery efforts, XTERRA World Championship preparations, Parks and Recreation projects, Wingfield Heritage House updates, and the start of automated speed enforcement citations following the conclusion of the warning period.

July 20, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Village leaders discuss flood cleanup efforts, continued weather and flooding concerns, the return to Fire Restrictions Level I, updates on the 603 Mechem project and new ladder truck, youth sports changes, preparations for XTERRA and next year’s IRONMAN, museum outreach, the speed camera program, and a recent wildlife response on Moon Mountain.

July 13, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Mayor Lynn Crawford and Village officials recap the successful inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Ruidoso, share updates on road paving projects, the buyout program, public safety, parks, and economic development, and discuss Grindstone Lake’s reopening, automated speed enforcement, and upcoming community events.

July 6, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Village officials discussed final preparations for IRONMAN® 70.3 Ruidoso, infrastructure improvements, monsoon flood readiness, Fourth of July activities, and public safety updates. Topics included road closures, the 603 Mechem Housing Project, fire station construction, Bike Patrol certification, and upcoming community events.

June 29, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Village officials provide updates on new staff appointments, commercial air service, emergency preparedness, public works projects, the upcoming IRONMAN 70.3 Ruidoso, Grindstone Lake closures, Fourth of July festivities, and the Village’s new automated speed enforcement program, along with the latest news from departments across the Village.

June 22, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, village officials provide updates on wildfire preparedness, Level II fire restrictions, monsoon season planning, Contour Airlines service, the flood buyout program, housing and infrastructure projects, museum events, Parks and Recreation activities, and Ruidoso’s new Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras.

June 15, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Mayor Lynn Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena welcomed guests to discuss the Buyout Program, monsoon preparedness, lightning-caused fires, public works projects, community development services, new air service, the Tattoo Expo, museum programming, recreation planning, and local law enforcement updates.

June 8, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Mayor Lynn Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena welcomed a wide range of Village department leaders, community partners, and special guests for updates on public safety, infrastructure, summer programming, and upcoming events across Ruidoso.

June 1, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Village officials provided updates on local housing and bridge projects, the Seven Cabins Fire and flood preparedness efforts, the floodway buyout program, Midtown events and Brewdoso, summer tournaments, the Grindstone Lake closure for Ironman, and new police bike patrol units ahead of a busy summer season.

May 18, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Village officials shared updates on the Seven Cabins Fire, flood awareness workshops, major infrastructure projects, ICIP priorities, upcoming public meetings, Wingfield Park cleanup efforts, Ironman preparations, seasonal recreation openings, and recent police activity, including outdoor smoking violations and new officer graduations.

Listen to the May 11, 2026 episode of Mondays with the Mayor featuring updates on flood preparedness, fire restrictions, the Buyout Program, 603 Mechem housing, Contour Airlines expansion, the Lincoln Forest Renaissance Faire, Grindstone Lake summer operations, and recent public safety activity in Ruidoso.

May 4, 2026: On this week’s Mondays with the Mayor, Mayor Lynn Crawford, Village Manager Ron Sena, and Village officials share updates on road projects, fire restrictions, and emergency preparedness, along with new airline service, upcoming events, youth programs, museum activities, and recent police enforcement actions.

April 27, 2026: This week’s Mondays with the Mayor covers the Clean & Lien Program, Level II fire restrictions, flood preparedness, housing and infrastructure progress, upcoming events, and public safety in Ruidoso.

April 20, 2026: This week’s Mondays with the Mayor covers infrastructure updates, fire restrictions, emergency preparedness efforts, upcoming events, and public safety concerns. Village leaders discuss road closures, flood preparedness, the Ironman event, Wibit setup, and an increase in scams and burglaries affecting the community.

April 13, 2026: This week, on Mondays with the Mayor, Village leaders share updates on roadwork, flood protection, and fire conditions, including Level 2 restrictions and burn-scar impacts. Parks & Rec highlights upcoming events, while officials address water use, police activity, and community initiatives shaping Ruidoso this season.

April 6, 2026: This week, Mayor Lynn Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena host a wide-ranging update featuring Village leadership. Topics include Fire Level 2 restrictions, floodway safety efforts, wildfire detection technology, infrastructure updates, recent incidents, and upcoming spring and summer events across Ruidoso.

March 30, 2026: This week’s program covered the Sago Fire response and monsoon preparedness, fire restrictions and ISO ratings, infrastructure updates at Grindstone Lake and housing delays, and community concerns from wild horses to traffic safety. The show also previewed Easter and April events, and this summer’s Ironman race.

March 23, 2026: This week’s program covered the Mayor’s Washington trip, the biofuel plant, and updates on road projects and the buyback program. Officials discussed fire and water safety, emergency preparedness, and OEM initiatives. Topics also included the EWP buyout program, Two Rivers conditions, local sports, upcoming events, and police updates on speed cameras and drone technology.

March 16, 2026: In this episode of Monday with the Mayor, Village Manager Ron Sena and community leaders discuss the weekend windstorm response, flood buyout program updates, public works projects, fire safety reminders, parks programs, regional film history, upcoming events, and speed study results ahead of Ruidoso’s planned speed camera rollout.

March 9, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Village leaders share updates on Paradise Canyon Road cleanup, waterline and paving projects, fire department training, PSPS emergency preparedness, the proposed renewable fuels plant, Run Ruidoso and WIBIT repairs, museum events, local journalism, racetrack and horse sales news, and new speed cameras and Police Academy recruitment.

March 2, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, guests shared updates across the Village—from the local filming of Romance at Hope Ranch and upcoming community events to flood cleanup progress, public safety reminders, library programs, and Parks & Rec news. The show also featured live music from Phil Hamilton and an update on officers currently attending the Police Academy.

February 23, 2026: In this week’s Mondays with the Mayor, Village leaders shared critical updates on fire season readiness, Emergency Operations Center activation, sewer and road projects, Paradise Canyon debris removal, public safety concerns, and new speed cameras. The show also highlighted upcoming XTERRA Championships, local film production, and Chamber events.

February 9, 2026: On this week’s Mondays with the Mayor, Village Manager Ron Sena and local leaders shared updates on infrastructure and wastewater projects, storm safety, public safety, community programs, Parks & Recreation improvements, Midtown events, Lincoln County Days, and DUI enforcement.

February 2, 2026: This week’s Mondays with the Mayor addressed weekend structure fires and storm safety, recovery from last week’s ice and snowstorm, road plowing and housing project updates, upcoming Municipal Election and Council agenda items, a free spay/neuter event, local history and Valentine’s programming, future community planning, and a tribute to a fallen law enforcement leader.

January 12, 2026: This week’s Monday with the Mayor covered key community updates, including a Sunny Slope water leak, snow removal efforts, wastewater plant upgrades, emergency alerts via CallMeRuidoso.com, cold-weather fire safety tips, the Comprehensive Plan Public Charrette, Parks & Recreation programs and facility improvements, XTERRA World Championship preparations, and plans for new speed enforcement cameras around the Village.