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KCCC Eddy County Dispatch
KCCC Eddy County Dispatch is a podcast feed covering the news, events, and local culture that connect Carlsbad, Artesia, Loving, and all the communities of Eddy County, NM — including shows produced by podcasting students.
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Episodes
KCCC Eddy County DispatchMayor Rick Lopez Part 2
In the second episode of our interview with new Carlsbad Mayor Rick Lopez, we talk economy, growth and his vision for the future of Carlsbad. Support the show…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchWomen's History Month Series - Juanita Fierro
Juanita Fierro is the SENMC Assistant Library Director. She was born in Carlsbad, had an amazing life and has continually broken the glass ceiling her entire…
KCCC Eddy County Dispatch2024 General Obligation Bond - Carlsbad Municipal Schools
We interview Carlsbad Municipal School Superintendent Gerry Washburn. They are proposing $300 million dollars in GO Bonds. Mail-in election ballots are already…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchSENMC Women's History Month - Cassie Marrs
We interview an amazing Carlsbad Leader during Women's History Month. Listen to Cassie Marrs tell us about her experience and how she is leading in Carlsbad…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchThe Carlsbad Mayor Rick Lopez Interview
We sit down with brand new City of Carlsbad Mayor Rick Lopez. We talk about everything Carlsbad, Eddy County and New Mexico. Part 1 Support the show Aired on…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchRiverBlitz 2024
RiverBlitz 2024 is Saturday March 2nd. Listen now to see the best way to help clean up your community! Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCarlsbad Community Concert Association
The Carlsbad Community Concert Association kicks off their 2024 Season March 2nd. It's the 80th Anniversary. Listen to everything in store for 2024 now!…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - 2024 NM State Legislature Wrap-Up
Paul Gessing with the Rio Grande Foundation recaps the 2024 New Mexico Legislative Session. They released the latest Freedom Index for our elected leaders and…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchSENMC Phi Theta Kappa Orlando Trip
We interview two more amazing SENMC Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Students. We talk about their trip to Orlando in April which they need money for and they…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchSENMC Phi Theta Kappa
Southeast New Mexico College Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society is doing great things in our community and will represent us in Orlando this April! Oh...and they…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchUnited Way of Eddy County
The United Way of Eddy County has a new Executive Director, a mission and big plans to help the community. Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCarlsbad Library 2024 Kick Off
We speak with one of our favorite guests. Sarah Jones, Carlsbad Library Director gives us a 2023 year in review and all the great things on tap for 2024…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchSENMC Community Education Spring 2024
We interview Maria Quintana and talk about all of the great Community Educatio courses available at Southeast New Mexico College this spring. Podcasting…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchSENMC Early College High School Choir NYC Trip Recap
The came, they saw, they conquered...The Big Apple. The Southeast New Mexico College Early High Choir Students are back from their trip of a lifetime. Listen…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchSENMC HSI & Grant Services
We speak with Southeast New Mexico College Grant Services Department Hispanic Serving Institution team members. This service is grant funded by the federal…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchSENMC Community Education & Carlsbad 40 Under 40 Recipient
Today we interview the head of Community Education at Southeast New Mexico College, Maria Quintana. Maria Quintana is creating incredible programs at SENMC and…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCarlsbad Public Library - Innovate Adult Literacy Ideas
We speak with our favorite Carlsbad Public Library Director Sarah Jones on her collaboration with a local brewery to help put a dent in adult literacy. This…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchSENMC Hallowpalooza
The Southeast New Mexico College Hallowpalooza is Monday, October 30th from 3 to 6pm at the college main building. We interviewed 3 college students about all…
KCCC Eddy County Dispatch2023 Carlsbad Mayor Energy Summit
The 11th Annual 2023 Carlsbad Mayor's Energy Summit is Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center Annex. It is free and open to…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchFocus of Carlsbad
Focus of Carlsbad Fall 2023 issue has dropped! Get yours now anywhere you shop. They are free! We speak with Michele Robertson, Associate Publisher about the…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchFaith Hope Love Pickleball Tournament
The team from Faith Hope & Love Foundation came by to tell us all about their foundation and want everyone to participate in their 2nd Annual "dink VICTORIOUS"…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchNational Public Lands Day
National Public Lands Week is coming up this year from September 9th to the 16th. How can you get involved? Call Tracy Hughes at 575.988.2953 or Eamon Brennan…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchSeptember Fiestas!
We interview Maelene Soto, organizer of the September Fiestas. This year's celebration starts with a parade toward the bandshell where there is a full day of…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - Denton-Wood Funeral Home Grief/Share Program
We hear from Alan, Cindy & Crystal with the Denton-Wood Funeral home about GriefShare & the support this program offers to anyone who has suffered a loss…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchRiver Bend Retirement Community Open House - August 20th
River Bend is having an open house on August 20th! We speak with Lakeview Christian Home Sales and Marketing Director Jeannie Watson and River Bend resident JW…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - Carlsbad Early College High School Choir Carnegie Hall Trip
The Carlsbad Early College High School Choir is one of a few selected to attend Carnegie Hall in New York for a World Premiere performance with Norwegian…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCarlsbad 4th of July Celebration
The City of Carlsbad 4th of July Celebration starts July 1 all the way through July 4th with the best fireworks display in the region, let alone the state…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCarlsbad 4th of July Celebration - World Class Elvis & Patsy After Midnight
We interview World Class Elvis Tribute Artist Michael 0'Conner and his partner in crime Patsy Cline. They will be performing at the Carlsbad 4th of July…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchRio Grande Foundation
We interview Paul Gessing, President of the Rio Grande Foundation. We talk post LGX, Chaco Canyon and amazing 529 plans for New Mexicans. We talk about more…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchChamber of Commerce Green Chili Cheeseburger Contest
The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2nd Annual Green Chili Cheeseburger Contest. Saturday, July 17th. Lots of fun. Listen now. Competition starts…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - CavernFest 2023
CavernFest 2023 is this Friday and Saturday. Kat Davis and the Carlsbad Mainstreet team tell us everything there is to know about this year's signature event…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - Carlsbad Library Summer Reading
We speak with Library Director Sarah Jones, who tells us all about this years summer reading program for students and adults. Fun for all this summer with a…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - Gil Karson & The Karson City Rebels
We interview life long musician Gil Karson about his latest single Freedom Guaranteed and a big Memorial Day Concert. The concert is at the Beach Bandshell for…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - Carlsbad Anti-Drug & Gang Coalition
We speak with Hannah Ornelas with the Carlsbad Anti-Drug & Gang Coalition. It's been a year since we checked in with the organization. They are doing great…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - Carlsbad Library Touch a Truck Event
Bring the whole family to the Walter Gerrells Civic Center on Saturday, April 29th from 9am to 1pm for the 2nd Annual Carlsbad Library Touch a Truck Event. We…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - Cavern Theatre
We speak with Carlsbad Mainstreet Director Kat Davis and all around great community member Ken Britt on the Cavern Theatre. Fully funded, construction…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - Golf and Brews
Two great events happening in Carlsbad thanks to the Chamber of Commerce. The 1st ever Mayor's Miniature Golf Tournament & the 11th Annual Brews on the Pecos…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - Carlsbad Municipal Schools Bond Election
We speak with Carlsbad Municipal School Superintendent Washburn about the upcoming school bond election. The mail in ballots are due by 7pm on March 28, 2023…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - Albuquerque Police Officers Association President Part 2
We continue our conversation with APOA President Shaun Willoughby on state legislation regarding policing, barriers to becoming a police officer and why the…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - Albuquerque Police Officers Association President Part 1
This is part 1 of a two part series, where we interview the President of the Albuquerque Police Officers Association Shaun Willoughby. He talks about…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - Carlsbad Library Book Sale
The Carlsbad Public Library is having a donation book fair at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park March 25th and 26th. We interview Library Director…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - SENMC President Beardmore
In this episode we speak with the new Southeast New Mexico College President Kevin Beardmore. Here about his plans for the future of SENMC and dedication to…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - Riverblitz 2023
Riverblitz is back! We speak with Mary Garwood with Keep Carlsbad Beautiful and how you can help Keep Carlsbad Beautiful. March 4th at 7am at the Riverwalk…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - Focus of Carlsbad & Focus of Artesia
In this episode of Community Forum, we interview Michele Robertson, new editor of Focus of Carlsbad and Jessica Addington, editor of Focus of Artesia. These…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - Rio Grande Foundation LGX Midway Point Update
We speak with Rio Grande Foundation President Paul Gessing with an update mid-way through the 2023 Legislative session. Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCarlsbad Chamber of Commerce Valentine's Dinner Dance Party
We interview the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce for about the 2nd Annual Janell Whitlock Valentine's Day 50+ Dinner Dance Party. Support the show Aired on KCCC…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - City of Carlsbad Library
Director of the City of Carlsbad Library, Sarah Jones talks about a great 2022, shares some amazing visitor numbers and chat a little about what's on tap for…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - Pearl on the Pecos Community Meeting
We spoke with Pearl on the Pecos Director Kat Davis about an important step in the application process to becoming a state designated Arts and Culture…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - Carlsbad Community Concerts
Today's episode we interview Executive Director Becca Cannon and Associate Director Karey Jeffress with the Carlsbad Community Concert Association about the…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - NYE Party at the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center
Where to go this New Year's Eve in Carlsbad? Why the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center New Years Eve Party of course. Support the show Aired on KCCC 930…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - Holiday Waste
The holidays aren't over yet, but here is all the information you need to know about properly disposing of all the soon to come holiday trash. We interview…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - Carlsbad Literacy Program
The Carlsbad Literacy Program is up and running after their COVID break. They help locals learn English as a second language to help them succeed in our…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - Low Voter Turnout in SE NM
Did you know that Yvette Herrell could have won her congressional district? That is if voter turnout in SE NM was decent. Listen to Paul Gessing with the Rio…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCoping with Holiday Grief with Denton Wood Funeral Home
The holidays can be a hard time for loved ones who have lost relatives. Alan Wood with Denton Wood Funeral home in Carlsbad, NM gives some tips on how make the…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - Local Author Jeff Campbell
We interview Jeff Campbell, Director of Marketing and Business Development with the Carlsbad Department of Development. Today we speak with him about his…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - Local Shopping - Downtown Carlsbad
There really is only one place you need to go for holiday shopping and that is downtown Carlsbad, NM. We talk with Carlsbad Mainstreet Executive Director Kat…
KCCC Eddy County Dispatch2022 Mayor's Energy Summit
Interview with City of Carlsbad Mayor Janway, Committee Chairman Danny Fletcher and Carlsbad City Official Kyle Marksteiner. This interview is all about the…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - Holtec International
Interview with Ed Mayer, Program Director for Holtec International Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - Rio Grande Foundation
Interview with Rio Grande Foundation President Paul Guessing about Education and Fiscal responsibility in NM. Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum - Carlsbad Library Part 2
Interview with Director of the City of Carlsbad Public Library Sarah Jones. This one is all about the amazing online services they offer. Support the show…