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Mesilla Valley Sports Show: Boxer Alvaro Garcia

7/17/2025

Mike and Brian sat down with Alvaro Garcia, a Las Cruces boxer whose life story is as powerful as his punches. From childhood obesity and family hardship to earning a business degree, becoming a two-time Golden Gloves champ, and taking custody of his younger brother—Alvaro’s journey is one of resilience, responsibility, and relentless drive.

He opened up about overcoming trauma, discovering boxing at Las Cruces PAL, and how discipline in the ring transformed his life. It’s one of the most inspiring conversations we’ve had—don’t miss it.

Speak Up Las Cruces: Clinton Wilcox on Christian Rock & Radio

7/16/2025

KTAL host Clinton Wilcox joined the show to talk about his program Christian Classics 101, which airs Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. He shared his thoughts on the history of Christian rock music from the 1970s through the 1990s, reflected on his journey back to Las Cruces, and spoke about his approach to curating meaningful music for his listeners.

Speak Up Las Cruces: Amalia Zeitlin on Music & Bridge-Building in Jerusalem

7/16/2025

Violinist and Las Cruces native Amalia Zeitlin joined Walt and Peter to talk about her recent work in Jerusalem using music as a tool for connection, solidarity, and nonviolence. She spoke about working with Israeli and Palestinian musicians, her experience with the Sulha Peace Project, and how her classical training and background with Camerata Del Sol shaped her approach

Speak Up Las Cruces: Walt & Peter Talk About the News (July 16, 2025)

7/16/2025

Co-hosts Peter Goodman and Walt Rubel discussed current events and invited listener calls.

Cafe Con Leche: Photographer Bill Morée

7/15/2025

Photographer Bill Morée joins host Greg Smith for a compelling conversation about his innovative photographic technique known as trichromagraphy. Bill explains how this method - using red, green, and blue lights in total darkness - challenges viewers to reflect not just on what we see, but how we see. They discuss the science of color perception, Bill’s artistic evolution, and the inspiration behind his vivid, large-format works now on display at the Mad Hatter Gallery. From his commercial work and travels to his rediscovery of creative excitement in southern New Mexico, Bill shares how photography remains a lifelong act of exploration and connection.

Walt Rubel Commentary: Justice comes late for Downwinders

7/15/2025

Eighty years ago this Friday, scientists detonated the first atomic bomb at Trinity Site without fully understanding what would happen and without notifying nearby residents.

The world remembers that moment as the start of the nuclear arms race. Our nation remembers it as the end of World War II. But for residents of the Tularosa Basin and their offspring, July 16, 1945 was the day their safe, little, isolated spot in the desert became contaminated forever. Four generations later, they are still dealing with the death and illness that rained down on them that day.

Think Again: Jewell Scanlon on Finding Ease Within

7/14/2025

Jewell Scanlon brings a background in Healing Arts, Domestic Violence Counseling, Expressive Movement, Meditation and Yoga Teaching, a Daily Intuitive Art Practice, a body of work called "Nurturing Your Inner Sanctuary", Meditative Practices for Centering and Clarifying, and a set of "Forgiveness" practices. She shares her perspectives and a short, simple practice for finding inner quiet - for engaging internally and externally, with greater ease.

Mesilla Valley Sports Show: Las Cruces High Bulldawg Volleyball

7/11/2025

Mike and Brian sat down with Coach Keith Leupold, two-time Gatorade Player of the Year Addison Massey, and junior standout Ava Price from the Las Cruces High Volleyball team, fresh off back-to-back state championships.

They discussed the team’s winning culture, club volleyball’s impact, and why chemistry and leadership are key to sustained success. Coach Leupold reflected on his 40-year career and the evolution of the sport, while Addison shared her goals as she heads to Kansas State.

Speak Up Las Cruces: Celebrating 8 Years of KTAL with The Buzzman

7/9/2025

Richard Kadzis, better known as “The Buzzman,” joined Walt and Daisy to reflect on the early days of KTAL-LP, the importance of community radio, and what’s planned for the station’s eighth anniversary celebration on July 26. They shared stories from the station’s founding and discussed the value of hyperlocal programming.

Speak Up Las Cruces: Mary Martinez White on Downwinder Commemoration and Compensation

7/9/2025

Mary Martinez White of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium spoke about upcoming events marking 80 years since the Trinity Site atomic blast. She celebrated the group’s recent legislative win securing compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act and shared personal stories of cancer in her family and community. She also previewed the candlelight vigil and commemoration happening July 16.

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Mesilla Valley Sports Show: Boxer Alvaro Garcia

Speak Up Las Cruces: Clinton Wilcox on Christian Rock & Radio

Speak Up Las Cruces: Amalia Zeitlin on Music & Bridge-Building in Jerusalem

Speak Up Las Cruces: Walt & Peter Talk About the News (July 16, 2025)

Cafe Con Leche: Photographer Bill Morée

Walt Rubel Commentary: Justice comes late for Downwinders

Think Again: Jewell Scanlon on Finding Ease Within

Mesilla Valley Sports Show: Las Cruces High Bulldawg Volleyball

Speak Up Las Cruces: Celebrating 8 Years of KTAL with The Buzzman

Speak Up Las Cruces: Mary Martinez White on Downwinder Commemoration and Compensation

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