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KTAL-LP to Host Album Release Party June 28
​For Teresa Tudury at Rio Grande Theatre

KTAL-LP 101.5 FM, Las Cruces community radio, is sponsoring an album release party for local musician and longtime radio host Teresa Tudury, at 7 PM. Friday, June 28 at the Rio Grande Theatre to celebrate her new album, Perhaps You’ve Heard of Me.

Tickets for the concert are $25 including a copy of the new album and $15 without. Tickets will go on sale later this month through the Rio Grande Theatre at https://www.riograndetheatre.org/.
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Teresa Tudury


​Que Tal? Program Episode Highlights May 18-24, 2025

Want to know what topics hosts and guests will be discussing on your favorite talk shows this week? Or what themes your favorite music hosts will be highlighting? Click on each day for details of show episodes. If you like what you see and hear, go to our Donate page and show your support! A full list of programming may be found on our Schedule page.
​​Sunday​
In the Que Tal Spotlight
Sun 7-8 AM, Rebroadcast
Tuesday 2-3 PM

Vinyl Noir radio drama. If you missed last Tuesday’s airing due to the Que Tal technical difficulties, here is another chance!

Delving In
Sunday 9-10 AM
Friday 11 AM-12 PM, Rebroadcast

An interview from the archive: hear from University of Utah law professor and expert in intellectual property law, Jorge Contreras, on his widely acclaimed book, The Genome Defense: Inside the Epic Legal Battle to Determine Who Owns Your DNA.

A Way With Words
Sun 10-11 AM, Rebroadcast
Wednesday 10-11 AM

In the 1920's, Americans were warned of a new danger sweeping across the country. This menace that harmed people's health, ruined minds, and threatened marriages. The culprit? The national obsession with a new form of entertainment: crossword puzzles. Plus: why are accountants referred to as bean counters? And an old-fashioned way to describe a noisy, new restaurant: You can't hear your ears in this place! Also, alcoholic, vacuum vs. sweeper, swarping and sworping, hove and heave, a quiz about funny surnames, objet trouvé, Wunderkammer, a punny school mascot, and debubiate.

CounterSpin
Sunday 11-11:30 AM, Rebroadcast
Friday 12-12:30 PM

As part of its deadly denial of food, water and medicine to Palestinian people, Israel attacked a civilian aid ship endeavoring to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza, setting it on fire, injuring crewmembers, cutting off communications. The ship was called the Conscience. Millions around the world ask every day what it will take to awaken the conscience of leaders to stop the genocide of Palestinians, instead of trying to silence the outcry. Janine Jackson talks about attacks on aid delivery and media’s role with Mara Kronenfeld, executive director at UNRWA USA.

Making Contact
Sunday 11:30 AM-12 PM, Rebroadcast
Friday 12:30-1 PM
Hear Dr. Rebecca Crumpler, America’s first Black female public health pioneer

The Moth
Sun 1-2 PM, Rebroadcast
Tuesday 5-6 PM
Unexpected twists and turns of lie. Storytellers: 
An argument in a Russian bathhouse leads Sofija Stefanovic to an unlikely comic in a new city.
A painful diagnosis brings John Mack Freeman’s family together for one last birthday party.
Jon Goode’s car breaks down, he gets picked up by a stranger, and then it gets even stranger.
While working as an in instructor for a wealthy teen, Andrea Walden realized that everyone has their struggles.
A letter from the blood bank turns Ijeoma Oluo’s life upside down.

​Strange Currency
Sun 2-4 PM, Rebroadcast
Thursday 11 PM-1 AM
Listen for selections from the new self-titled LP by Dropsonic as well as music from Unwed Sailor’s new release, Cruel Entertainment.

Music They Don't Want You To Hear
Sunday 6-8 PM
Wed 10 PM-12 AM, Rebroadcast

A number of singer songwriters comment on the current situation decrying he who would be king, the rot in our political system and why it matters.  We also celebrate Utah Phillips 90th birthday and seek sanctuary with Carrie Newcomer, Dion, Rebecca Folsom, and Ronnie Cox.

Juke in the Back
Sunday 10-11 PM
Amos Milburn was the complete package. He could play boogie woogie piano with the best of 'em, having been influenced by the great Pete Johnson. He sang the smoky R&B ballad almost as well as his buddy Charles Brown and he could shout the blues alongside Roy Brown and Wynonie Harris. Milburn's delivery was indeed a hit with the public as his Aladdin Records releases spawned four #1 R&B records and a total of 16 charting singles (three of them double-sided hits). Matt The Cat spins Milburn's great Aladdin releases from 1950 to '56.
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Amos Milburn
​Monday
The First Rock and Roll Song
Monday 12-3 AM
Jamie Dell’Apa presents Primitivo songs.

Travel With Rick Steves
Monday 11 AM-12 PM

There are gardens all over Britain where one can enjoy a riot of color and floral design. Get tips for including some of the best English country gardens in your sightseeing. Author Catie Marron tells how she got inspired to develop a garden of her own, to feel like she belonged at her new home in Connecticut. And MIT physicist Alan Lightman explains why a little unstructured time to goof off every day is good for you.

Alternative Radio
Monday 12-1 PM

Authoritarianism can’t happen here, you say. Dissent is being criminalized. People are being arrested without due process. When Trump was asked if it was his job to uphold the Constitution, he said, “I don’t know.” Claudia de la Cruz says, “Trump and his cabinet full of billionaires are waging an all-out war on our communities. From slashing thousands of jobs to massively defunding critical programs that many working-class people rely on to survive. At this critical moment, we can’t simply lie down and allow his administration to roll back all the rights that our people’s movements have won.​

Global Village
Monday 3-4 PM
Chris Heim highlights African, and especially South African, pianists. Hear the legendary Abdullah Ibrahim (including in the groundbreaking Jazz Epistles band with Hugh Masekela), and Chris McGregor’s pioneering Brotherhood of Breath group, along with some more recent South African players, including Bokani Dyer and Bheki Mselelu. Also journey to the opposite end of the continent for some of the Moroccan/Gnawa sounds from American pianist Randy Weston.

Reveal
Monday 5-6 PM

Lessons From a mass shooter’s mother. 

Ear Hustle
Monday 11 PM-Varies
Friday 11 PM-Varies, Rebroadcast

Twelve years ago, Nigel Poor asked San Quentin resident Greg Eskridge to write a list of everything he owned in prison. That much, Earlonne Woods remembers. The rest of this episode is a surprise gift, from one Ear Hustle host to another. Ear Hustle is a proud member of PRX Radiotopia.
Tuesday
Cafe Con Leche
Tuesday 8-9 AM
Fri 2-3 PM, Rebroadcast

Greg is joined by jewelry artist Sephra Reyes to discuss her art and her time at The Hood in Mesilla Park.

In the Que Tal Spotlight
Tuesday 2-3 PM
Sun 7-8 AM, Rebroadcast

Radio KTAL, your community radio station, presents Cruces Community Concerts, a series of broadcasts of live concerts recorded right here in Las Cruces. For this broadcast we would like to thank Cruces Creatives for recording the concert and the band Old Time Pharmaceuticals for giving us permission to broadcast their CD release concert for their album Sing a Little Too Loud and Long.

​The Moth
Tuesday 5-6 PM
Sun 1-2 PM, Rebroadcast

Stories of support systems and the people we depend on in elementary school band, during medical events, and in the midst of a dangerous escape.  Storytellers:
Ryan Roe's father proves instrumental at a school concert.
Eldon Smith struggles to connect to his girlfriend's kids.
Silke Nied's family hatches a plan to escape East Germany.
Brun Durgin becomes her father's caregiver.

Transworld Airwaves
Tuesday 9-10 PM
DJ Madame B presents Transworld touching.​
Wednesday​
Speak Up Las Cruces
Wednesday 8-10 AM
Wed 2-4 PM, Rebroadcast


8:00-8:30:
Peter Goodman and Nancy Baker discuss news of the day. Speak Up at 575-526-5825.

8:30-9:00:
Hear a discussion on Middle East issues with Ali Scotten.

9:00-9:40:
Trumpeter, teacher, and composer Jacob Dalager talks about being a trumpeter, teacher and composer of his composition “3futures”, concerning climate change/global weirdness, which premiered at the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra concert a few weeks ago. Hear some clips from during the discussion of the concept.

​9:40-10:00:
Alexandra Brinkley talks about an upcoming new show on KTAL-LP.  She and Kasey Chacon will co-host Local Vibes Live at 9 pm the first Thursday of each month, featuring local musicians in-studio playing and discussing live music!

A Way With Words
Wednesday 10-11 AM
Sun 10-11 AM, Rebroadcast

Old. Elderly. Senior. Why are we so uncomfortable when we talk about reaching a certain point in life? An 82-year-old seeks a more positive term to describe how she feels about her age.
And: a linguist helps solve a famous kidnapping case, using the vocabulary and spelling in a ransom note. Plus, old library books often contain inscriptions and other notes scribbled in the margins. A new book details an effort to reveal and preserve this "shadow archive" of the relationship between readers and the books they love.
​Plus, bus bunching, devil strip, fiddlesticks, scooter pooping vs. scooter-tooting.

Open To Debate
Wednesday 5-6 PM
The U.S. is betting that export controls can check China’s technological ambitions around semiconductor chips that power everything from natural language processing to autonomous weapons. But would they work?
Those who argue yes say that constraints could keep Chinese tech firms reliant on U.S. innovation.
Those who argue no say the Chinese have the means to turn pressure into momentum for semiconductor independence.
Now we debate: Can the U.S. Outpace China in AI Through Chip Controls?​

Afropop Worldwide
Wednesday 7-8 PM
In the last few years, a small network of DJs in the suburbs of Lisbon, Portugal has been consistently producing some of the world’s best dance music. The children of African immigrants, these young musicians have combined a hemisphere of musical influences and distilled them down into a single astonishing style. Go on a journey to Lisbon, a city facing both the sea and 600 years of its own history to African club nights, hang out with obsessive record collectors, learn how to dance kizomba, and visit the projects that have produced a musical revolution.​
Thursday
Mesilla Valley Sports Show
Thursday 9-10 AM

Mike O’Larey and Brian Cox talk to Art Fierro and Bruce Begor, leaders in local tennis and both highly involved in local, regional and national Tennis Associations. 
Friday
Delving In
Friday 11 AM-12 PM, Rebroadcast
Sunday 9-10 AM

An interview from the archive: hear from University of Utah law professor and expert in intellectual property law, Jorge Contreras, on his widely acclaimed book, The Genome Defense: Inside the Epic Legal Battle to Determine Who Owns Your DNA.

CounterSpin
Friday 12-12:30 PM
Sunday 11-11:30 AM, Rebroadcast

As part of its deadly denial of food, water and medicine to Palestinian people, Israel attacked a civilian aid ship endeavoring to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza, setting it on fire, injuring crewmembers, cutting off communications. The ship was called the Conscience. Millions around the world ask every day what it will take to awaken the conscience of leaders to stop the genocide of Palestinians, instead of trying to silence the outcry. Janine Jackson talks about attacks on aid delivery and media’s role with Mara Kronenfeld, executive director at UNRWA USA.

Cafe Con Leche
Fri 2-3 PM, Rebroadcast
Tuesday 8-9 AM

Greg is joined by jewelry artist Sephra Reyes to discuss her art and her time at The Hood in Mesilla Park.

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Ear Hustle
Friday 11 PM-Varies, Rebroadcast
Monday 11 PM-Varies

Twelve years ago, Nigel Poor asked San Quentin resident Greg Eskridge to write a list of everything he owned in prison. That much, Earlonne Woods remembers. The rest of this episode is a surprise gift, from one Ear Hustle host to another. Ear Hustle is a proud member of PRX Radiotopia.​
Saturday
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​This Month On KTAL-LP

Veterans Memorial Park
In honor and memorial of the men and women who fought and served in the United States armed forces and in particular, those who served from Las Cruces area, the Veterans Memorial Park in Las Cruces exhibits monuments to honor their sacrifices made over the course of history. It is a local treasure. On Monday, May 26th, hear the story behind the making of the park and the helicopter that graces its grounds. 


​New On KTAL-LP

Groove Tube Second Thursdays at 9 PM

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With a love for musical storytelling and a crate full of timeless tracks, Groove Tube blends history, memory, and rhythm into an hour that’s equal parts nostalgic and fresh. Whether you're reliving old favorites or discovering them for the first time, Groove Tube invites you to tune in, turn up, and take the trip.
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​Take a ride through time with Groove Tube, a one-hour musical journey that revisits the songs and stories that shaped a generation.


Hosted by Cosmic Paradise, a former commercial radio DJ returning to the airwaves after 35 years, the show explores a different year or theme each month—spinning deep cuts, chart-toppers, and the cultural moments behind the music.
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These Kids Can’t Even Play Guitar First Sundays Midnight-2 AM

These Kids Can’t Even Play Guitar hosted by KTAL Board President Allison Claire Neal-Wallace is Que Tal's new electronic music show! Hear everything from brand new EDM to the classics that built the genre.

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 As a (hobbyist) EDM producer, Allison will highlight the producers who made the music happen and give insight into some of the incredible technical skill put into the sounds you hear; everything from Skrillex to ENO.

Tune in on the first Sundays of the month at midnight until 2 AM for the heart of the party right here on Las Cruces Community Radio!​
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Allison Claire Neal-Wallace

​Vinyl Noir Second Tuesdays 2-3 PM 
Vinyl Noir takes listeners on a crazy ride through the history of music and Rock ‘N’ Roll with ex DJ Jac Verlaine, as he hunts for rare music items. Verlaine, a record collector specialist, often gets himself, his no nonsense assistant Laura, and a host of oddball characters, into hot water as he goes down some very strange and surreal roads. 
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Mark Slade, Lothar Tuppan and Chauncey Haworth
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Co-creators of Vinyl Noir:
Mark Slade is an author/co-author of short stories, creator/co-creator of story podcasts and radio shows and writes book reviews.
Chauncey Haworth is the publisher of Screaming Eye Press and Twisted Pulp Magazine, as well as an author and musician. If you imagined Haworth as being a portly, typical man, with a wife and 3 kids that likes to write, draw, collect toys, do radio, and just about anything artsy and obsolete, you’d be totally wrong… he’s not that at all!

Lothar Tuppan is a prose and verse author, audio drama producer, voice actor, oral storyteller and co-hosts a retrospective podcast.
 
Slade and Tuppan have a hand in running the small press publishing house Screaming Eye Press and help put together Twisted Pulp Magazine with Haworth.

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​Become a KTAL-LP Volunteer

We are looking for people to join our invaluable and friendly group volunteers at KTAL. Help keep this independent, non-commercial resource to continue so local people and respectful conversations can continue to be heard. You'll learn what it takes to keep a radio station running and put live shows from our studio on the air. You may even want to host a show of your own someday. Don't know how? Don't worry, we'll teach you! To get started, go here. Put in your name, email and say, "I'm interested in volunteering!"
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​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.
Click here for more information on underwriting.
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Announcing KTAL-LP Office Hours!

We are striving to provide office hours Monday through Friday, 12 PM to 1 PM. If you can volunteer to help us in the office 2-3 hours a week, we would appreciate it. Just send a note to [email protected].
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We have a new office phone number! KTAL-LP now has a new business line. It is 575-259-4065. The studio number is still the same, 575-526-5825.​
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Offers full-service solar installation, electrical upgrades, EV charging stations and battery storage solutions to all of Southern New Mexico.
Organ Mountain Solar & Electric
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Has been serving Las Cruces and the surrounding region for over 20 years with fresh roasted coffee and pastries.
Milagro Coffee y Espresso
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Your hometown grocery store, locally owned and operated offering a large selection of local fair and great customer service.
Toucan Market
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Known for its tire selection, automotive services, warranty protection and customer service with two locations in Las Cruces.
Big O Tires

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Water Tree helps others have good clean Alkaline water​.
Water Tree Las Cruces
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A contemporary art gallery serving the Las Cruces community from its downtown location
The Mad Hatter Gallery
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The Mesilla Valley Film Society is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization. Its mission is to provide a venue for independent, foreign, art, documentary and other under-represented film promoting a film culture for all audiences.​
MVFS | The Fountain Theatre | Mesilla Valley Film Society
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