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Village of Ruidoso mayor discusses economic and mental health impact of fire, flood disasters and more

Amid the disaster recovery, Mayor Crawford is happy to see businesses open their doors back up.
Courtney Hill
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KRWG
Amid the disaster recovery, Mayor Crawford is happy to see businesses open their doors back up.

KC Counts caught up with Mayor Lynn Crawford to learn about ongoing recovery efforts. This two-part conversation included an update on continuing damage due to flooding and the economic impacts of the disaster and the latest on the investigation into the cause of the Salt Fire as well as the mental health toll this type of situation takes.

Mayor Lynn Crawford - Part 2

KC Counts has been broadcasting to Southern New Mexico and West Texas audiences for over 30 years. She hosts "All Things Considered" weekday afternoons from 4-7 p.m., and you can watch KC on "Fronteras: A Changing America" on television from KRWG Public Media.