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The Sizzling Summer Fund Drive!

Thanks for your support during the Sizzling Summer Fundraiser! We still have some premiums available, so If you didn't get a chance to participate, you can receive a thank-you gift if you donate through Friday.

Click the Donate button above to make a donation and select your thank-you gift, including our T-shirts and totes featuring our mascot Chasey Chasem!

Coronavirus Updates Are Back at KTAL

The new Updates are hosted by MaryAnn Digman. As a management consultant for a large malpractice company, MaryAnn remains up to date on current health care challenges such as COVID 19. She will bring a fresh perspective to the Updates. Tune in Mondays at 9 to hear MaryAnn.

Our July/August Newsletter is Out!

This newsletter has a new feature, KTAL Sponsors. Our first featured sponsor, Hubbard's Music 'n' More, is one of our earliest underwriters. Doug Adamz, host of "In the Wind," is our featured volunteer. You can view the entire newsletter here.
And, you can subscribe here!

Join Our Programming Committee

Would you like to help KTAL-LP decide which programs the radio station going to air in the future? We’re looking for volunteers for our committee that helps makes these decisions. Right now the group meets virtually over Zoom the last Tuesday of every month. If you’re interested and want to learn more, let us know on our contact us page.

KTAL Candidate Forums

Between August 26 and October 28, KTAL will host candidate forums for all contested elections that Doña Ana County voters will see on their November 3rd general election ballots (except the Biden-Trump race). From the County Treasurer on August 26 to the U.S. Senate and 2nd District U.S. Congresswoman on October 28.
Walter Rubel and Peter Goodman will interview the candidates – by phone or in-person, depending on pandemic developments – mostly as part of their “Speak Up, Las Cruces!” show (Wednesday, 8-10 a.m.), but with some forums scheduled for Friday mornings. You can see the schedule here.

KTAL Community Moments

To keep your spirits up, we are airing short stories on how the Las Cruces community is stepping up to help one another during the pandemic. These KTAL Community Moments are broadcast throughout the day, and you can find them here.

Grow Your Business and Support Community Radio

Grow your business while supporting true community radio in Southern New Mexico! Your announcement will potentially reach up to 80,000 people in and around Las Cruces and the Mesilla Valley. Here's what our listeners are saying:

“KTAL-LP is fantastic!”
“Twice this week I had to stay in my car to listen to the morning shows before going in to work!”
“It is nice to hear different local programs every morning.”
“We’ve never heard different community voices like this before. You’re doing a great job!”
“I am so happy this is OUR COMMUNITY Radio Station! Thank you to everyone involved that made this happen.”

Click here for more information on underwriting.

Help Doña Ana County Get a Complete Count

This year, 2020, the government will be conducting the national census, mandated by the Constitution every 10 years. The census uses population to calculate a wide range of funding for everything from roads and fire stations, to Medicaid and school lunches, and New Mexico receives 8 billion dollars for these and many other services.

The census needs to count everyone who resides in the country, regardless of their status. Because of our very rural population and the many unincorporated communities like colonias, New Mexico is a notoriously hard state to count.

KTAL has received a contract from Dona Ana County to produce messages in English and Spanish informing people about the census and how important it is for everyone to participate. Thanks to some excellent volunteers, including Raul Esparza Jr., Marisol Diaz, Shirley Baca and Marty Racine, the first batch of spots will begin airing in February.

KTAL is doing its part to help raise the population count in the state through our messages, which we hope will encourage people to fill out their forms online or mail them in by Census Day, April 1.

Looking For Volunteers

KTAL-LP is run entirely by volunteers and can always use more. We need volunteers! No radio experience required. We'll find something for you to help with.

You can propose a show or go to the Contact Us page and let us know how you would like to help.