Mondays with the Mayor
July 14, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Crawford, Village leaders, and guests provided flood recovery updates, focusing on debris cleanup and infrastructure repairs. Schlotzsky’s promoted a fundraiser for relief efforts. New Water Resource Director Connie Tucker was introduced, and Police Chief Minner welcomed Officer Jay Gutierrez to the force.
Mondays with the Mayor
July 7, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena welcome guests for updates on the McDaniel Bridge, Brady Canyon roadwork, and flood recovery efforts. Parks & Rec recaps the Tailgate & Drone Show, while Eddie Ryan highlights the “Fight or Flight” film project. The episode closes with details on the Village’s new Recovery and Revitalization plan.
Mondays with the Mayor
June 30, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena address the McDaniel Bridge timeline, while Public Works, Fire, and Police officials provide updates on flooding, fire restrictions, and a recent hostage threat hoax. Parks and Events leaders preview July 4th festivities, the Xterra race, lake levels, and a docuseries on the South Fork and Salt fires.
Mondays with the Mayor
June 23, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Lynn Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena welcome guests to share timely updates on flood preparedness, local wildfires, and upcoming summer events. Highlights include the new Monsoon Season Awareness page, XTERRA Ruidoso, river cleanup progress, Midtown Market news, public safety efforts, and recreation at Grindstone Lake and the municipal pool.
Mondays with the Mayor
June 16, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Lynn Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena reflect on the Southfork and Salt fires one year later. Guests share updates on fire safety, housing delays, local events, infrastructure, animal welfare, and public safety—including new cadet introductions, concert plans, and community fundraisers.
Mondays with the Mayor
June 9, 2025: In this episode, Village Manager Ron Sena hosts updates from Public Works, Parks & Rec, Emergency Management, and more. Guests share news on road repairs, flood mapping, museum awards, upcoming events like the Ruidoso Tattoo Expo, and public safety tech upgrades—from dispatch systems to social media outreach.
Mondays with the Mayor
June 2, 2025: In this episode, Village leaders share updates on monsoon preparedness, new emergency sirens, and fire response efforts. Highlights include the 603 Mechem housing project, the reopening of the public pool, plans for a July 5th drone show, a new docuseries filming at the library, and police reports on recent suspicious activity and an attempted robbery.
Mondays with the Mayor
May 19, 2025: In this episode, Village Manager Ron Sena is joined by local leaders to discuss fire updates, public safety, summer events, and community programs. Topics include the Bear Canyon Fire, fire restrictions, water and road projects, the summer camp and farmers market, bear activity, and the upcoming NM Municipal League conference.
Mondays with the Mayor
May 12, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena hosted updates from Public Works, Fire, Parks & Rec, and Events teams. Highlights included road repairs and reopening timelines, Renaissance Faire preparations, a new EOC trailer, park maintenance, disc golf championship success, and takeaways from an Ironman event, setting the stage for a vibrant, well-coordinated season in Ruidoso.
Mondays with the Mayor
May 5, 2025: In this episode, Frank Potter shares the May weather outlook, and Village leaders provide updates on roadwork, emergency preparedness, local fires, parks and recreation, potential growth in film production, disaster recovery funding, airport certification, and police activity—including recent theft and vandalism reports.
Mondays with the Mayor
April 28, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena host community experts. Adam Sanchez discusses water rights and roadwork progress while Fire Chief Cade Hall reviews fire restrictions. Michael Martinez and Judi Starkovich cover cleanup procedures and tax impacts. Other guests highlight advertising strategies, fundraisers, and traffic safety improvements.
Mondays with the Mayor
April 21, 2025: In this episode, village leaders provide updates on key community projects and events. Topics include road repairs, lake levels, and progress on the 603 Mechem project. Parks & Rec celebrates a successful Easter event and plans for future facilities, while Fire and Police Chiefs share news on recruitment, safety alerts, and ongoing investigations.
Mondays with the Mayor
April 14, 2025: In this episode, Village leaders and community partners share updates on flood mitigation, public works staffing, new developments on Mechem, and Easter festivities. Listeners also hear about upcoming concerts, local film shoots, Holy Week services, and police activity, plus flood preparedness training ahead of monsoon season.
Mondays with the Mayor
April 7, 2025: In this episode, Michael Martinez discusses the new STR software launching in July and updates on the Rural Air Service Enhancement program. Adam Sanchez provides updates on road repaving and water restrictions. Fire Chief Cade Hall shares details on the upcoming Blood Drive. Parks & Rec leaders promote the Keep Ruidoso Beautiful Cleanup, while Eddie Ryan highlights the Lincoln Forest Renaissance Faire. Police Chief Minner reports on recent activity.
Mondays with the Mayor
March 31, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena host several guests. Adam Sanchez discusses street repairs and sandbag availability. Fire Chief Cade Hall promotes the April 17th Blood Drive. Michael Martinez updates on the 603 Mechem housing project. Matthew Baird talks about the WIBIT and Spring Break. Eddie Ryan discusses XTERRA and filming, while Alex Koenig addresses new rental regulations. Police Chief Steve Minner reviews police activity and speed hump plans.
Mondays with the Mayor
March 24, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena recap the state session in Santa Fe. Guests include Fire Chief Cade Hall, who shares fire safety updates and recent incidents, and Deputy Manager Michael Martinez, who discusses housing projects. Updates also come from Parks, Events, and Police on community happenings.
Mondays with the Mayor
March 17, 2025: In this episode, Mayor Crawford and Village Manager Ron Sena host key community leaders to discuss pressing local issues. Emergency Manager Eric Queller warns of high winds and generator safety, while Fire Chief Austin Meuli highlights fire restrictions. Guests also cover housing updates, job fairs, film projects, park events, and police concerns, offering vital insights for Ruidoso residents.
Mondays with the Mayor
March 10, 2025: In this episode, Fire Chief Cade Hall discussed Level 2 fire restrictions. Emergency Manager Eric Queller shared weather concerns and encouraged residents to sign up for Life Watch. Michael Martinez previewed a floodplain map update, and Susan Lutterman highlighted a new exhibit at the Wingfield Heritage House Museum. Eddie Ryan provided filming updates, and Parks Director Matthew Baird outlined fire season preparations. Police Chief Steve Minner addressed recent safety incidents.
Mondays with the Mayor
March 3, 2025: In this episode, local leaders provide key updates on community projects, public safety, and upcoming events. Michael Martinez shares insights from the FAA conference and progress on the 603 Mechem housing project. Fire Chief Cade Hall and Emergency Manager Eric Queller discuss fire preparedness and PNM’s power shutoff program. Updates also cover public works improvements, police initiatives, and recreational developments.
Mondays with the Mayor
February 24, 2025: PNM Electric discussed potential power outages during high wind events. Adam Sanchez updated on fire hydrant maintenance. Fire Chief Cade Hall covered the midtown bomb threat and fire level increase. Hope Harbor promoted the Afternoon of Hope fundraiser. Parks & Rec shared updates on decorations, jobs, and events. Eddie Ryan and guests featured new music and film news. Police Chief Minner explained midtown camera issues.