The Eddy County Dispatch presented by KCCC930AMRadio

The 20th Annual Heights Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner or Fest as it is called is Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 11am to 2pm at the Carlsbad High School Cafeteria. This is the must attend event of the year. Listen now for all the details and everything the Lions Club does for our community.  Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Get full acce...

Mayor Rick Lopez is carrying on the tradition with the 2nd annual City of Carlsbad Mayor's Miniature Golf Tournament.  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 Christina Mann, the well known Eddy County Bee Lady.  It's Spring and the bees are active.  She tells about everything you need to know to stay safe and enjoy the pollination! 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

This episode features a guest host.  Sally Sifuentes took a podcasting class at SENMC and this is Season 1, Episode of Social Synergy.  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

Today for our last Women's History Month Segment, we are interviewing Judy Cox, Student Development Advisor at SENMC. She has a long history in Carlsbad, listen to her story now.  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

Southeast New Mexico College is hosting a Transfer Fair for everyone in the community. Come on out on April 3rd from 4 to 6pm to learn about SENMC and how they are preparing our community for the future.  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

Our 3rd installment of the SENMC Women's History Month Series we interview longtime Carlsbad resident Margaret McClure.  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

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 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

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 life.  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 interview Carlsbad Municipal School Superintendent Gerry Washburn.  They are proposing $300 million dollars in GO Bonds. Mail-in election ballots are already at your home.  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 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.  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 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 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Get full access to KCCC Eddy County Dispatch at kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe

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 available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Get full access to KCCC Eddy County Dispatch at kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe

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! 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 recaps the 2024 New Mexico Legislative Session.  They released the latest Freedom Index for our elected leaders and the rankings are out! 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 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 talk about their goals and dreams and the potential SENMC, PTK and the Carlsbd Community have given them.  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...

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 need to some donations to help get there.  www.kccc930am.com to donate.  All tax deductible.  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 kc...

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 available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Get full access to KCCC Eddy County Dispatch at kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe

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.  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 interview Maria Quintana and talk about all of the great Community Educatio courses available at Southeast New Mexico College this spring.  Podcasting, Cooking and lots of stuff for the kiddos during spring break.  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 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 now to see how it went.  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 Southeast New Mexico College Grant Services Department Hispanic Serving Institution team members.  This service is grant funded by the federal government is for all community members, not just the students. They do amazing things.  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 kccc930a...

Today we interview the head of Community Education at Southeast New Mexico College, Maria Quintana.  Maria Quintana is creating incredible programs at SENMC and is one of Carlsbad's 2023 40 under 40 Winners.   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 our favorite Carlsbad Public Library Director Sarah Jones on her collaboration with a local brewery to help put a dent in adult literacy. This new idea is so popular, she was invited to present it at a national conference.  Innovative! 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 kccc...

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 the great family friendly acitivties for the entire 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/subscri...