About This Station

**KTAL-LP 101.5 FM** is a community radio station based in Las Cruces, New Mexico, serving the local area with diverse, volunteer-driven programming. Broadcasting in English, the station features a mix of music and talk shows, with a strong emphasis on local culture, community events, and emerging artists from Las Cruces, El Paso, and the Mesilla Valley. Highlights from the station include *Las Cruces Rocks*, hosted by Tom Larkin, which showcases emerging rock and alternative talent, and *The Wide World of Funk* with Wolfman Max, offering an eclectic blend of breakbeat-based music and funk sounds. The station also airs *The Learning Action Buffet (LAB)*, produced by an NMSU student team, and daily community calendar updates with Walt Rubel to keep listeners informed about local happenings. KTAL-LP actively engages with the community through live remote broadcasts, such as events at the Picacho Arts Fest and the Farmers & Crafts Market, and celebrates special occasions like Women’s Equality Day with themed music and programming. As a low-power FM station, it relies on listener support and donations to sustain its mission of community-driven radio.