Volume XI
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July 2022
“All of us, at some time or other, need help. Whether we’re giving or receiving help, each one of us has something valuable to bring to this world. That’s one of the things that connects us as neighbors – in our own way, each one of us is a giver and a receiver,” Fred Rogers said some years ago. It is still true today. Ruidoso and the Greater Lincoln County area are continuing to work on recovering from the McBride Fire. Being a good neighbor is at the heart of our efforts. I am continually gobsmacked at the generosity of the people in this community - you make miracles happen. Let’s all celebrate our recent Village accomplishments: Center Street rehabilitation, including sidewalks (complete); new street lighting with speaker system in the Mayor Lynn Crawford Midtown shopping and entertainment district (complete); demolition of the Annex Building off Wingfield Street (complete); beginning construction of the new Magistrate Court at the Horton Complex; approval of the first Workforce Housing development off Mechem Drive; starting the resurfacing of Gavilan Canyon Road and many others that are too numerous to mention. The Village employees do so much and we are fortunate to have their dedication to this community. Update: we will soon break ground on housing for the victims of the McBride Fire. Due to the excellent work of Village and County administrators, primarily that of Village Manager Tim Dodge, this will soon be a reality. Mr. Dodge has spent many hours working with State and Federal sources to raise the cocktail of funding necessary. Thank you, Tim! The Village has renovated houses located on Village properties that will soon be made available to rent to our new police recruits, as well as others. More to come... Our little mountain oasis is busy with many guests and others that are finally shaking off the restrictions of the past two years. They are the fuel of our economy. We need to embrace and celebrate this time of year! Let’s all put our best foot forward, place a nice smile on our face and have fun with one another. We only need to watch the news to be reminded that the world is seemingly going mad. I am constantly reminded by folks that, no matter what, working together always brings better results than working alone. Simple in theory, but hard in practice. We can all be more patient, listen better and speak more softly. The Lincoln National Forest has downgraded Fire Restrictions to Level 1. Thank you rain! Grindstone and Alto Lakes are well stocked with fish. Get some lake therapy – go fishing! The Wibit is in full swing. If you can participate, do so; if not, spectate. Have you ever watched a husband and wife work together backing a boat trailer down the ramp? Watching folks on the Wibit is kind of the same thing, but don’t let them see you laugh! Try out the Screaming Eagle Mountain Coaster. Go to one of the many concerts at the track or Wingfield Park. Sit on your deck and have a local wine or brew. There are so many things to do in Ruidoso. Thanks to the retirees who came out to work and be of service to the community. We are still in need of your help. You can make a little money and have a lot of fun! We met with the Secretary of Workforce Solutions Ricky Serna and his department has offered solutions for those wanting to work and not affect their retirement. This could help fight off the impact of inflation and improve your attitude at the same time. Do you like being in the know? Tune in to The Mountain 1490 AM radio at 8AM Mondays or stream it on the internet and listen live anywhere in the world. That’s right baby! We’re worldwide! Who is Fred Rogers? He was Mr. Rogers that most of us watched as kids. So, let it be a beautiful day in the neighborhood and, for goodness sake, be a good neighbor. Mayor Lynn Crawford 1