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Depicted: DJ Joseph Itals

Feelin’ Irie, is apart of the latest lineup of music shows here on KTAL-LP! DJ Joseph Itals is bringing a combination of traditional reggae music from Ska to Roots right here to the KTAL airwaves. According to DJ Itals, “Reggae music can be spiritual and uplifting, but the real reason I like it is because I ‘feel’ it”. Make sure to tune in Saturdays from 6:00 -7:00 pm to stay jammin!

Musical Celebrations is a new program produced by Speak Up Las Cruces Co-Host Walt Rubel. It airs from 6:00-7:00 pm Wednesday. Each show will celebrate an upcoming local holiday or event, with relevant songs drawn from all popular genres mostly from 1950 to 2000. There is something to celebrate every week in the Mesilla Valley and we are going to provide the soundtrack!

Lost in the Tracks will be going on an indefinite hiatus after October 30th. Dean Mattson’s creative and unique play lists will be missed by everyone, but for those looking for old episodes to binge, make sure to check out the Radio Que Tal Mixcloud for past episodes of Lost in the Tracks.

DJ, Life Coach and Author: Lisa Lucca

Depicted: Lisa Lucca

KTAL would like to give a special shout out to one of our very own DJ's Lisa Lucca! Lisa has been staying busy and one of her latest accolades is the EPCC Literary Legacy award. Awarded on October 22nd, the EPCC literary legacy award is presented to a person in recognition of significant literary contributions that have enriched the El Paso community and beyond. The award commends an author who is committed to empowering readers of all ages and backgrounds, as well as public service in support of education. The author is celebrated for fostering the work of fellow artists and promoting excellence in the craft of writing. Once again we here at KTAL would like to say Congratulations Lisa!

Be on the Lookout for these QR Codes around Las Cruces

KTAL-LP has partnered up with the City of Las Cruces to highlight public artworks in the month of October. With funds from the Public Art Board, KTAL produced a series of short audio descriptions that highlight nine pieces of public art located throughout the city. Near each piece is a QR Code sign linked to the audio description online. To help find each one, the City has launched a scavenger hunt with a map and is offering prizes!
To join in, make sure to visit: https://www.las-cruces.org/1877/Public-Art.

You Can Help Bring on the Holiday Cheer!

Starting with Giving Tuesday (the day after Cyber Monday, this year November 29) KTAL will begin fund raising during the month of December. Once again we have the opportunity to match up to $4000, thanks to our friends at the New Mexico Local News Fund. We rely on your generous support to keep KTAL on the air, and we will be asking for you to help bring on the holiday cheer by donating towards this matching grant. Then we can continue bringing you the outstanding programming that you expect to hear on KTAL! We hope you’ll join us for live music at our first Café KTAL, and listen all month as we bring in the new year.

Become a KTAL Volunteer

We are looking for people to join our invaluable and friendly group volunteers at KTAL. Help keep this independent, non-commercial resource 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!"

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.