MONDAYS WITH THE MAYOR

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.

January 5, 2026: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Village Manager Ron Sena and guests discussed fire pit and space heater safety, wildfire preparedness resources, housing and water infrastructure updates, Ironman and XTERRA routes, March election details, parks improvements, 2026 Midtown events, the Comprehensive Plan Charrette, local film projects, and recent police activity.

December 29, 2025: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, village leaders shared updates on housing progress, fire station planning, winter safety, new emergency sirens, and wildfire preparedness. Parks and Recreation event highlights included holiday crowds, Ironman planning, and a possible film festival, with police updates on increased patrols in Midtown.

December 22, 2025: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Village leaders shared updates on grant funding, road paving, housing infrastructure, fire conditions, and new emergency sirens. The conversation also covered Community Center improvements, lake area cleanup, a Village docuseries, new police officers, and recent public safety incidents.

December 15, 2025: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, officials share updates on housing development, water system operations, and seasonal fire safety reminders. The discussion also highlights new Village investments, airport upgrades, a proposed high-altitude training center, national media interest in disaster recovery, a major scholarship grant, festive holiday events, and a community program supporting local children.

December 8, 2025: This week on Mondays with the Mayor, officials share updates on the High Loop water project, Flume Canyon repairs, and holiday fire safety. Xterra’s site visit, the Wingfield Park tree lighting, and TBone’s retirement are highlighted, along with notices about Forest Service pile burns and condo break-ins on Eagle Drive.

December 1, 2025: This week’s show features updates on holiday water-line repairs, new firefighter recruits, and emergency management changes. Parks & Rec highlights upcoming Christmas events, while local businesses share seasonal promos. Plus, details on the XTERRA visit and road closures for Saturday’s Festival of Lights Parade.

November 24, 2025: This week’s episode covers community input on Ruidoso’s comprehensive plan, updates on the Jack Little Dr. water leak and street repairs, new fire department promotions, holiday Toys for Tots events, the Sundance debut of Dead Letters, progress on village holiday lighting and the Wingfield ice rink, and the introduction of Ruidoso’s new deputy police chief.

November 17, 2025: This week’s episode features Village and county leaders with updates on winter weather prep, public works projects, STR program meetings, holiday events, Parks & Rec improvements, new filming prospects, SBA services, and police news. Guests highlight community safety, upcoming celebrations, and ongoing initiatives across Ruidoso.

This week’s episode features updates from Village officials and community partners on infrastructure, fire response, roadwork, parks projects, and public safety. Highlights include a new dog walk event with the Turkey Trot, Veterans Day plans, SBA flood recovery support, and ongoing efforts to address speeding and recent burglaries in Ruidoso.

November 3, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Lynn Crawford welcomes guests from across Village departments. Topics include the Village’s water conservation plan, the upcoming winter season and the snow removal plan, SBA office location updates, the successful Midtown Trick or Treat event, and the ice skating rink in Wingfield Park opening soon.

October 27, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Lynn Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena welcome guests from across Village departments. Topics include the 603 Mechem Project, winter fireplace safety, upcoming Halloween events, the wrap of Hallmark’s Hope Ranch filming, and the swearing in of new police officer Jessica Hull.

October 20, 2025: In this episode, the State Director of Homeland Security & Emergency Management shares updates on fire and flood recovery and the impact of the federal shutdown. Parks & Recreation leaders recap Toss No Mas, the Midtown Association director previews Midtown Halloween Trick or Treat, the Events director reports from Italy on XTERRA World Championships, and the Police Chief discusses recent crime activity.

October 6, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena welcomed guests from Public Works, Fire, Parks & Recreation, Police, and the Wingfield Heritage House Museum (WHHM). Topics included road repairs, ISO rating updates, flood recovery, AspenFest highlights, police recruitment, and the upcoming October 16 WHHM Anniversary Celebration event.

September 29, 2025: In this episode, Village leaders and community guests share timely updates: Eric Queller recaps the monsoon season and winter forecast; Fire Chief Cade Hall and Asst. Chief Austin Meuli discusses fire response and ISO ratings; Adam Sanchez details road and water projects; Parks & Rec highlights hydrant painting and disc golf planning; Logan Fleharty previews Comic Con; and Police Chief Steve Minner reports on recent activity and AspenFest traffic.

September 22, 2025: In this episode, Village leaders and guests share updates on key projects and community news. Topics include fire station upgrades, flood and housing project impacts, water safety and monitoring, completion of the Village fiber project, a Hallmark movie filming locally, and the introduction of Ruidoso’s newest police officer.

September 15, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena welcome updates from Public Works on culvert and road projects, the Fire Department on siren readiness and promotions, housing and flood repairs, SBA disaster loan deadlines, Parks & Rec projects, local film news, and the Police Department’s new hires and social media response.

September 8, 2025: In this episode, Village leaders share seasonal and project updates. Eric Queller cautions residents about late monsoon flooding, Chief Cade Hall outlines new rescue vehicles and winter safety tips, Adam Sanchez reports on Upper Canyon work and McDaniel Bridge progress, while other directors cover council agendas, clean and lien efforts, museum programs, and police activity.