The Eddy County Dispatch presented by KCCC930AMRadio

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 everyone.  Lunch will be served and great information about Energy in Carlsbad and Southeast New Mexico.  Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Get full access to KCCC Eddy Coun...

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 issue, what's in it and what you missed in the Summer 2023 issue.  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.co...

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" Pickleball Tournament. Lots of fun and benefits the Brittany's Hope Memorial Cancer Fund.  October 21 & 22, 2023 Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Get fu...

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 at 575.361.2449 today. We'd love to have your help! There's something for everyone! We interview Mary Garwood with CEHMM and Eamon Brannen with BLM. Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podcasts, Spoti...

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 amazing cultural activities set up for family fun all day long.  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...

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. Listen to Alan, Cindy & Crystal talk about how you can join their group. GriefShare group which will begin Tuesday, September 5th.  God definitely put it in our hearts to facilitate this group. Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM R...

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 Sutphin about the River Bend community, its foundations and why this community is unique and great for Carlsbad.  River Bend Retirement Community is an independent Community for 55+ and is for residents that are still active and want to ma...

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 Composer Ola Gjeilo. The concert is in November and they need to raise funds for the students to have this once in a lifetime experience.   Support the show Aired on KCCC 930 AM RADIO and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Get full...

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. Listen now for all the details.  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 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 Celebration down at the bandshell.  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 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 too.  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 Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2nd Annual Green Chili Cheeseburger Contest. Saturday, July 17th.  Lots of fun. Listen now.  Competition starts at 5pm.  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

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.  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 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 kick off event June 2nd at the Halagueno Arts Park.  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 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 all day concert event with many bands.  Gil Karson will start playing around 3pm.  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.s...

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