From the Chief: It was great talking with people

So, this Saturday, Oct. 6, was the Aspenfest Parade and as I was standing there at my traffic control point, I got to visiting. I had a man that just moved here come across the street to meet me and tell how awesome it is to live here. I agreed with him.

Then there was a couple with their children from Stephenville who were here visiting and had heard about the parade. What an added bonus they said.

I also got to talk to a bunch of locals and all and all it was very positive. Just wanted to let everyone know, again, how awesome it is Living in Natures Playground.

Darren Hooker is chief of the Ruidoso Police Department.