Las Cruces Community Radio 101.5 FM

KTAL Upgrades

To improve KTAL's streaming service, the station has switched providers. KTAL General Manager Bruce Ernst says the Operations Team is still ironing out a wrinkle. “Unfortunately, some of the streaming radio services have not updated their link to our new stream. We are working with them to fix the problem.” Meanwhile, you can listen - and get information on some alternatives - here.

Another significant upgrade is the addition of the SPINITRON platform allowing KTAL listeners to eventually see what tracks show hosts are playing via our home page, as well as logging and tracking all music content for legal copyright accounting.

A redesign of the KTAL web site has also begun, according to Ernst.

Jazz it Up with KTAL in April

April is National Museum of American History Jazz Month, and KTAL will pay tribute to America’s original art form in a variety of ways, according to the Buzzman, host of KTAL’s popular Tuesday Night Jazz program.

Buzzman’s All-time Final Four of Jazz

“Believe me,” says the Buzzman, “there are many other programs that feature jazz across the KTAL line-up. That’s because, jazz and community radio are like apple pie and ice cream.”

Click here for a list of KTAL shows featuring jazz!

KTAL Celebrates National Volunteer Month

National Volunteer Month is held in April. It’s a month dedicated to promoting and celebrating volunteerism. In addition, National Volunteer Week will be April 18-24 in Canada and the United States.

It’s an especially important month for Las Cruces Community Radio and KTAL LP 101.5 because we are 100% volunteer-driven. Find out why by clicking here.

Listeners Rally Around KTAL

KTAL remains a vital force in the community thanks to you, our 500+ member-listeners, and of course, our growing sponsor base.

Click here for two new, amazing stories about how KTAL member-listeners are embracing community radio as a force for localism.

Las Cruces Stories Series Underway

Thanks to a grant from the New Mexico Council on the Arts, KTAL Radio is delighted to be producing a brand new series called Las Cruces Stories! Each episode will feature an interesting local person or place, historical figure, cultural object, or colorful event.

Our first story is about Mr. Clarence Fielder, a beloved and dedicated teacher who grew up in Las Cruces and taught for many years in the public schools and in the Department of History at NMSU.

The March/April 2021 Newsletter is Out!

Our first newsletter of 2021 has been sent out! You can see the newsletter here, and, you can subscribe here to keep up with KTAL happenings!

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.