The Eddy County Dispatch presented by KCCC930AMRadio

Host Johnny Chandler and the wonderful Chair of the Age-Friendly Committee Jeannie Watson talk about the 40+ Valentine's Dinner Dance Party in Carlsbad, NM. 50's & 60's Music Event Location: Pecos River Conference Center  Tickets are $30 & Available at: Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce North Mesa Senior Center Alejandro Ruiz Senior Center Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RA...

The City of Carlsbad Plastic Bag Ban start February 1, 2025. We speak with City Councilor and Keep Carlsbad Beautiful Coordinator Mary Garwood about the new ordinance.  Key Points:  1) Two year trial - addressed by Council again in February 2027 2) Enforcement in the form of "friendly reminders" for some time 3) Re-usable bags available around the county for free 4) 10 cents can be charg...

Howard Danforth with Danforth Travel is going on a 133 day cruise.  This is unique for anyone in our community. He tells about the world destinations he will see and how you can book a cruise yourself.  Danforthtravel.com is booking even while Howard is cruising! Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Get full access to KCCC Eddy County Di...

Paul Gessing with the Rio Grande Foundations tells us what to expect and what should concern NM residents during the 60-day 2025 Legislative Session.  Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Get full access to KCCC Eddy County Dispatch at kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe

Don't miss the Carlsbad MLK Jr. Celebration 2025 January 17th - 20th. Kyle Marksteiner with the MLK Jr. Scholarship Committee and United Way of Eddy County is here to tell us about it all! Banquet  Musical Worship Service Victory March and much more.  Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Get full access to KCCC Eddy County Dispatch...

Open enrollment for Be Well New Mexico Insurance Marketplace ends January 15, 2025 at midnight. We speak with Chief Experience Officer (CXO) Alex Sanchez with Be Well New Mexico on why it is important to get health insurance and how affordable it is! Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Get full access to KCCC Eddy County Dispatch at kcc...

Christina Mann helps the Bees and kills the Bees. She shares her immense knowledge of Bees and Bees in Eddy County.  Christina is the Eddy County Beekeeper on record.  You have a Bee problem, call Christina.  Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Get full access to KCCC Eddy County Dispatch at kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe

We speak with a regular guest, Paul Gessing.  Paul is the President of the Rio Grande Foundation. A non-profit by partisan organization holding our elected officials in NM accountable.  Today we talk:  NM's massive budget Former UNM Coach Mendenhall Future RV Sales in NM etc.  Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Get full access to...

We interview Lakeview Christian Home CEO Jody Knox.  She has been with the organization, starting as a receptionist when she was 17.  Lakeview Christian Home does so much for Carlsbad retirees! Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Get full access to KCCC Eddy County Dispatch at kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe

66 Seasons Strong!  We sit down with Carlsbad Community Theatre Director Mannie Bemis and Assistant Director Sarah Jones on a wonderful community play. An O. Henry Christmas will have 6 showings starting December 6th through December 15th.  CarlsbadNMTheatre.com Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Get full access to KCCC Eddy County Dis...

We speak with the Inaugural Faculty Member at Southeast New Mexico College about the future of Oil & Gas Technical Education at SENMC. Jerry Brian is local, experienced and wants to know, what does your business need? Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Get full access to KCCC Eddy County Dispatch at kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe

Sarah and Faren Juarez debut their very first Twisted & Mysterious podcast.  This one is all about Terry Clark. Convicted murdered and the last person put to death in New Mexico by the death penalty.  Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Get full access to KCCC Eddy County Dispatch at kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe

Carlsbad Mainstreet Candy Land Electric Light Parade and so much more all day day and night on November 30th! Kat Davis, Executive Director of Carlsbad Mainstreet gives us all the details on all the fun! Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Get full access to KCCC Eddy County Dispatch at kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe

Paul Gessing with the Rio Grande Foundation joins us for our first Tuesday episode since the election.  He shares his insights on the National and Local Races here in NM.  Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Get full access to KCCC Eddy County Dispatch at kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe

We speak with Rio Grande Foundation President Paul Gessing on the Tuesday before election day. We talk:  General Obliation Bonds Constitutional Amendments Legislative Tweet and much more.  Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Get full access to KCCC Eddy County Dispatch at kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe

The NAACP is holding their annual conference in Eddy County this year.  We interviewed NAACP of Eddy County President and Carlsbad Municipal Court Judge Collis Johnson and NAACP Youth & AACT-SO Coordinator Yolando Jimenez. What's on tap for this year's conference.  How can you attend and show you support to the African-American community in New Mexico.  Support the show Aired on KCCC...

Important Public Forum Wednesday, October 23rd at 6pm at Eddy County Fire & Rescue.  We speak with Eddy County PIO Savannah Cabezuela about the mulitple plans to be laid out at Wednesday's meeting.  Option 1: New Courthouse at the Judicial Center Option 2: Renovation and expansion of current Courthouse Listen now for all details.  Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available...

We interview Ruben Aragon, Director of Donnelly Library at New Mexico Highlands and President of the New Mexico Consortium of Academic Libraries. Associate Library Director of NMHU April Kent joins us as does Samantha Villa, Southeast New Mexico College Library Director. We talk the GO Library Bond election on November 5th.   Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podca...

We speak with Southeast New Mexico College President Dr. Kevin Beardmore about the upcoming GO Bond election on November 5th. What will voting for this bond bring to the Carlsbad community? Those questions and more answered in this episode.  Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Get full access to KCCC Eddy County Dispatch at kccc930am.su...

We interview Carlsbad Community Foundation Executive Director Mike Antiporda. His first interview with us.  Check it out for an overview of what this great organization does for Eddy County.  Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Get full access to KCCC Eddy County Dispatch at kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe

We spoke with Bureau of Land Management Public Affairs Officer Wendy Brown, Assistant Field Manager Ty allen and new Outdoor Recreation Planner Ashley Shreves. We talked about the abundance of outdoor recreation in Eddy County and how you can help improve recreation on our public lands.  Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Get full acce...

The Freakshow Circus Broadcast is back with episode 2!  Check out what The Jester and The Reaper are up to.  Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Get full access to KCCC Eddy County Dispatch at kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe

Hannah Ornelas with the Carlsbad Coalition joins us to share about free cabinet locks to keep the youngs way away from adult stuff and to tell us about some amazing upcoming events in October.  Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Get full access to KCCC Eddy County Dispatch at kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe

We sit down with Artesia General Hospital Chief Operating Office Jose Gurrola and Director of Public Relations Kush Ghadiali.  They share all of the services they offer in Eddy County and announce plans for a new hospital.  Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Get full access to KCCC Eddy County Dispatch at kccc930am.substack.com/subscri...

On today's episode, I interview the well known Eddy County Beekeeper, Christina Mann.  She tells us about a recent and very scary killer bee attack in our community.  Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Get full access to KCCC Eddy County Dispatch at kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe