The Eddy County Dispatch presented by KCCC930AMRadio

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 things 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

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 speak with Library Director Sarah Jones about the 2nd year event and how it helps 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 Dispatc...

We speak with Carlsbad Mainstreet Director Kat Davis and all around great community member Ken Britt on the Cavern Theatre.  Fully funded, construction happening now. What's the plan for this iconic and historic theatre in downtown 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 kccc93...

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.  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 Carlsbad Municipal School Superintendent Washburn about the upcoming school bond election. The mail in ballots are due by 7pm on March 28, 2023.  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 continue our conversation with APOA President Shaun Willoughby on state legislation regarding policing, barriers to becoming a police officer and why the profession is not viewed positively by so many young people.  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 is part 1 of a two part series, where we interview the President of the Albuquerque Police Officers Association Shaun Willoughby.  He talks about legislation in Santa Fe and some of the challenges with policing today.  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...

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 Sarah Jones and Friends of the Library Treasurer Kelly Jones about the event, how you can get some great deals on books and help the community through the library.  Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podcasts,...

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 growing the college and the Carlsbad 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

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 Recreation Center.  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 this episode of Community Forum, we interview Michele Robertson, new editor of Focus of Carlsbad and Jessica Addington, editor of Focus of Artesia.  These two are improving our community daily and focus the magazine on the best parts of the SE 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 kc...

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

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

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 2023. Great things happening at the Library.  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 Pearl on the Pecos Director Kat Davis about an important step in the application process to becoming a state designated Arts and Culture District. Important public meeting coming up this Thursday January 19, 2023.  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/su...

Today's episode we interview Executive Director Becca Cannon and Associate Director Karey Jeffress with the Carlsbad Community Concert Association about the great performances they have coming up this year and how you can become a member.  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...

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

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 Mary Garwood with Keep Carlsbad Beautiful.  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 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 community - at no charge.  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

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 Grande Foundation on the voting numbers and what can only be described as abysmal voter turnout in our region.  Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Get full access to KCCC Eddy Cou...

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 holiday as special as ever.  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 Jeff Campbell, Director of Marketing and Business Development with the Carlsbad Department of Development.  Today we speak with him about his recently published book.  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

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 Davis about shopping local first.  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

Interview with City of Carlsbad Mayor Janway, Committee Chairman Danny Fletcher and Carlsbad City Official Kyle Marksteiner. This interview is all about the 2022 Mayor's Energy Summit happening on October 20th, 2022.  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/subscrib...

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 YouTube Get full access to KCCC Eddy County Dispatch at kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe