Radio Que Tal 101.5 FM

Radio Que Tal 101.5 FM KTAL-LP 101.5 FM is an independent community radio station in Las Cruces, New Mexico. How are you? Can we do things differently?

We selected the call letters KTAL, because they sound like the Spanish phrase "que tal." If you are unfamiliar with that phrase, or your Spanish is a little rusty, it’s a colloquial expression that means “what’s up?” or “how’s it going?” It’s an informal way of saying “hello” and “how are you doing?” Here at KTAL Radio 101.5 FM, Las Cruces’ newest community radio station, we thought the call lett

ers K-T-A-L would be an appropriate shorthand to suggest that Spanish greeting. It also highlights a core mission we hope to accomplish each and every day: Asking our listeners, individually and collectively, How are things going? How are we?

“Que tal?” – and KTAL – asks: How are we doing together on this collective journey? What do you and what do we need as a community to thrive?

Join co-hosts Walt Rubel and Daisy Maldonado this Wednesday at 8 a.m. They’ll discuss the news and continue Speak Up Las...
10/07/2025

Join co-hosts Walt Rubel and Daisy Maldonado this Wednesday at 8 a.m. They’ll discuss the news and continue Speak Up Las Cruces’s 2025 candidate forums with Las Cruces City Council District 5 and School Board Districts 1 and 2 candidates. Call in at (575) 526-5825 to be part of the conversation!

What does it mean to listen deeply and speak thoughtfully? Find out tomorrow morning on Café con Leche with Greg Smith a...
10/06/2025

What does it mean to listen deeply and speak thoughtfully? Find out tomorrow morning on Café con Leche with Greg Smith and Randy Harris.

🎶 Tomorrow on Local Vibes Live: Bar Jay Bar 🎶 We’re taking a deep dive into the roots of traditional country and folk wi...
10/02/2025

🎶 Tomorrow on Local Vibes Live: Bar Jay Bar 🎶

We’re taking a deep dive into the roots of traditional country and folk with Bar Jay Bar, a troubadour from Sheridan, Wyoming. Join hosts Alexandra Brinkley and Casey Chacón as they talk stories from the road, the craft of songwriting, and the inspiration behind keeping old-time country alive in today’s music world.

📅 Thursday, October 2 at 9 PM
📻 KTAL-LP 101.5 FM
🌐 Stream live at lccommunityradio.org

🤾‍♂️ This week on the Mesilla Valley Sports Show, Mike and Brian dive into the oldest ball sport in history — handball —...
10/01/2025

🤾‍♂️ This week on the Mesilla Valley Sports Show, Mike and Brian dive into the oldest ball sport in history — handball — with local standout Frank Holguin.

Frank not only competes at a high level but also serves on the U.S. Handball Association and helps grow the game across our region. He joins the show to share the sport’s history, how it’s played, and details on an upcoming local tournament right here in Las Cruces.

Plus, Mike and Brian weigh in on the week's big sports news: Joe Fields has been hired as the new Athletics Director at NMSU. What does it mean for Aggie sports going forward?

📅 Thursday at 9 AM
📻 KTAL-LP 101.5 FM
💻 Stream it live at lccommunityradio.org

Join co-hosts Walt Rubel and Nancy Baker this Wednesday from 8 to 10 a.m. as Speak Up Las Cruces kicks off its 2025 cand...
09/30/2025

Join co-hosts Walt Rubel and Nancy Baker this Wednesday from 8 to 10 a.m. as Speak Up Las Cruces kicks off its 2025 candidate forums. Walt and Nancy will talk with city council candidates from Districts 3 and 5 (all candidates have been invited) plus Steve Loring from the NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum will talk about local museums. Call in with your questions or comments at 📞 (575) 526-5825!

What’s next for the Las Cruces art scene? Find out tomorrow on Café con Leche with Greg Smith and guest David Sorensen.
09/29/2025

What’s next for the Las Cruces art scene? Find out tomorrow on Café con Leche with Greg Smith and guest David Sorensen.

The second KTAL Info Session is coming up!Do you dream of being a DJ? Have you ever wanted to host your own radio talk s...
09/29/2025

The second KTAL Info Session is coming up!

Do you dream of being a DJ? Have you ever wanted to host your own radio talk show or play the music that you love on the air? Or maybe you are interested in what is involved behind the scenes at a radio station?

You can fulfill that dream at Las Cruces' community radio station, KTAL-LP 101.5FM. If you're curious about what it takes to have your own show or volunteer with us behind the scenes, join our next information session: Monday, October 13th, 6:30 - 7:30pm at the KTAL station at 121 Wyatt Dr. Unit #9.

Come see the vital role you can play in helping your community radio succeed! Don’t wait - we need your talent!

📻 Thanks to The Las Cruces Bulletin  for their article highlighting KTAL-LP and three of our amazing volunteers!Congratu...
09/29/2025

📻 Thanks to The Las Cruces Bulletin for their article highlighting KTAL-LP and three of our amazing volunteers!

Congratulations to Minerva Rivera, Richard “The Buzzman” Kadzis, and Dean Mattson on being inducted into the KTAL Hall of Fame. Your passion, creativity, and behind-the-scenes dedication keep community radio alive in Las Cruces.

Read the full article here:
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KTAL, a low-power community radio station, inducted three new members to its Las Cruces Community Radio Hall of Fame. Minerva Rivera, Dean Matson and Richard Kadzis, who is known to listeners as The Buzzman, were inducted during a recent...

⚾️ This week on the Mesilla Valley Sports Show, Mike and Brian share the powerful story of Cedric Reynaud, a local baseb...
09/24/2025

⚾️ This week on the Mesilla Valley Sports Show, Mike and Brian share the powerful story of Cedric Reynaud, a local baseball player whose love for the game carried him through a life-threatening medical challenge.

Cedric will tell about the day his life turned upside down, the challenges that followed, and the long road back to the sport he wasn’t ready to give up. It’s a story of perseverance, faith, and determination that you won’t want to miss.

📅 Thursday at 9 AM
📻 KTAL-LP 101.5 FM
💻 Stream it live at lccommunityradio.org

Philosophy, films, energy policy, animal rescue efforts and, of course, the latest news - all on the next Speak Up Las C...
09/24/2025

Philosophy, films, energy policy, animal rescue efforts and, of course, the latest news - all on the next Speak Up Las Cruces. Join co-hosts Daisy Maldonado and Peter Goodman Wednesday morning on KTAL at 8 am. You're also welcome to join the discussion at (575) 526-5825.

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121 Wyatt Drive Suite #9
Las Cruces, NM
88005

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Our Mission

KTAL-LP’s mission is to operate a public radio station that will entertain, inform, challenge, inspire and engage our listeners through an eclectic mix of musical, cultural, educational and community affairs programming and related activities.”

We selected the call letters KTAL, because they sound like the Spanish phrase "que tal." If you are unfamiliar with that phrase, or your Spanish is a little rusty, it’s a colloquial expression that means “what’s up?” or “how’s it going?” It’s an informal way of saying “hello” and “how are you doing?” Here at KTAL-LP Radio 101.5 FM, Las Cruces’ newest community radio station, we thought the call letters K-T-A-L would be an appropriate shorthand to suggest that Spanish greeting. It also highlights a core mission we hope to accomplish each and every day: Asking our listeners, individually and collectively, How are things going? How are you? How are we? “Que tal?” – and KTAL – asks: How are we doing together on this collective journey? Can we do things differently? What do you and what do we need as a community to thrive?