About KXNM
History
KXNM came into being in the Summer of 2007 as a coordinated effort involving several groups, including the Partnership for a Healthy Torrance County, the Torrance County Commission, the Torrance County Project Office and Torrance County Emergency Services. Initial seed money totaling $30,000 was provided by private donors and the Torrance County Commission. The goal was to provide a non-commercial, community radio serving Torrance and southern Santa Fe Counties in central New Mexico. The project was initially driven by the vision of the Partnership for a Healthy Torrance County to improve access to community-based information and services.
In 2009, the KXNM Foundation was formed to continue the good works of the founding organizations. The foundation is focused specifically on the operation and management of KXNM 88.7 FM. The station's application to the FCC was submitted in October 2007 and approved in August 2008. In2011, the McIntosh Community Center dissolved its organization and donated the community Center building to KXNM, providing a location for the station's operation.
Vision
Our vision of local programming is a back-to-the-basics approach that is reflective of our target audience. We are committed to bilingual programming that reflects the demographic profile and cultural richness of our county. We have established the following main priority areas for programming:Public Safety and Emergency preparedness (for example: fire protection information, wildfire information, public land closures, etc.)
Public Health and Health Literacy (for example: Read/Write educational tools in English and Spanish, information for senior citizens, teens and youth, etc.) Increased awareness of and access to local resources, services and events (for example: high school sports, arts, 4H/FFA information, news, weather, music, etc.).
Description
Right in the center of the 3,355 square miles of Torrance County is nestled the small community of McIntosh where residents have a majestic view of the Manzano Mountain Range. Also in the Estancia Valley community of McIntosh is the home of the newly formed and FCC licensed KXNM public radio station.KXNM is nearly ready to go live on air! The tower is in final stages of completion; the hiring of staff is underway and fundraisers are planned and scheduled. KXNM is committed to using the best practices in radio broadcasting to provide the most up-to-date programming available. The final step in attaining these goals is the purchasing of the Studio broadcasting and programming equipment.
At this time there are no existing commercial or public radio stations or television stations located in Torrance County, eastern Bernalillo or southern Santa Fe County. KXNM will provide reliable service with local programming, as well as state and national news to our listening area, which will range from Moriarty and Edgewood in the northern part of the county to Estancia and Mountainair in the central southern regions.
Torrance County is centrally located in New Mexico and borders seven other counties: Bernalillo, Santa Fe, San Miguel, Guadalupe, Lincoln, Socorro and Valencia. The KXNM signal would not only reach out to Torrance County residents but potentially into each of these other counties and provide much needed information regarding weather and fire alerts.
As it stands today in Torrance County, the communications infrastructure is not adequate to meet the need for dissemination of information to the public. This has a negative impact on emergency preparedness, the availability of timely and effective emergency services and economic development. The ability of local businesses, social service agencies, medical, dental and behavioral health providers to promote their services is impacted as well. During fire season the need for a large-scale communication medium becomes critical. There is currently no mechanism for rapid and accurate dissemination of essential information regarding evacuation, available resources and fire status.
At full operation, KXNM will have a staff that consists of a full-time Station Manager, full-time Program Manager, full-time Sales Manager, a part-time Clerical Worker, a part-time Engineer and a sales staff of 3 to 5 individuals.
KXNM will broadcast live reports of any emergency situation within its listening area and will feature a multitude of daily programs such as:
- "About our Town" which will share information about towns in and around Torrance County.
- "Farm and Ranch Weather" that features detailed weather forecast tailored to the farm and ranch communities.
- "Pet Patrol" listing lost, found and up for adoption pets along with information and recommendations from local veterinarians.
Originally McIntosh's community center building was the central meeting place for the residents of this unincorporated portion of Torrance County. Now it bustles with business as the new radio station sets up housekeeping in the building. However, in keeping with tradition and the station's mission of providing services to the community, KXNM continues to supply space in that same building for health fairs, community events and other meetings that benefit the residents of McIntosh and surrounding areas.
LOCAL WEATHER
- Mountianair Farm and Garden Market
The Mountainair Farm and Garden Market is open every Saturday from now until October 17th at the Salinas Pueblo Missions Visitors Center (Hwy 60 and Ripley Avenue) in Mountainair. It will be open from 9 AM to 1 PM or until they run out. For more information call Rebecca at 847-0973. - Arts and Crafts Fair
- Moriarty Library Game Night
- Wildlife West Nature Park
- Wildlife West Art Music Festival
- Town of Estancia/ Old Timer’s Day Cook-off
- Estancia Valley Parish VBS Estancia Valley Catholic Parish is bringing a Vacation Bible School to Estancia, St. Peter and St. Paul Hall, July 27th through 30th. There will be games, arts and crafts, songs, and other activities. A free lunch program is provided. For more information, call 832- 6655
- Edgewood Rich Ford & Edgewood Police Commuity Outreach Fair
- he Edgewood Police Department, along with Edgewood Rich Ford, is hosting the Annual Safety and Community Outreach Fair on August 22nd. The United Blood Services will be there for the “Battle of Badges Blood Drive”. For those who have young children, there will also be DNA kits and a Car seat clinic. For more information, call Traci at (505) 281- 5717
- Torrance County Fair
- Torrance County Fair is less than a month away. Folks have been working very hard to bring you the best fair ever, August 8th to the 15th. Everything from the youth showing the animals they raised, to rodeo events, plus lots of arts, crafts and handiwork. Don’t forget the Red Barn Exhibits. Lots of fun and excitement for everyone. It’s all happening at the Torrance County Fair Grounds in Estancia. X 88.7 FM is announcing the events for the day on that day. So listen up and go enjoy the fair.
- Pinto Pride Foundation
- The Pinto Pride Foundation for Academic Enrichment is raising money by selling engraved bricks to be placed on the refurbished Pinto Patio at Moriarty High School. Show your support by honoring a student, orhighlighting your business. For more information, call 832-5882
- Independent Businesses of Estancia Annual Car Show
- Youth Bull Rider
Tajique / Torreon Neighborhood Regular Meeting.- The Tajique / Torreon Neighborhood Watch is holding their regular meeting on Sunday, July 26th in the Tajique Community Center. Everyone is invited. Plan on meeting at 3 PM. For more information call Fred at (505) 705-4045.
U.S. Forest Service, Cibola Forest Revision Plan- The Cibola National Forest and the mountain district landscape groups will be holding open houses to develop a revision for the 1985 Plan. These public meetings will assist the Forest Service in developing a draft plan for future use and management of the Forest. There will be an open house on August 12th, at the Torreon Community Center at six p.m. For more information call 346-3894.
U.S. Forest Service, Cibola Forest Revision Plan- The Cibola National Forest and the mountain district landscape groups will be holding open houses to develop a revision for the 1985 Cibola Forest Plan. These public meetings will assist the Forest Service in developing a draft plan for future use and management of the Cibola National Forest. There will be an open house on July 28th,at the Village of Corona Council Chambers in Corona at six p.m. For more information call 346-3894.
TCCM SPECIAL MEETING- There will be a special meeting of the Torrance County Commission on Monday, July 27th at 9am, at 205 9th Street in Estancia
Bethel Storehouse Farmers Market- Bethel Storehouse is having a Farmers Market every Friday, from 2 till 5pm. Vendors must register to take WIC and Senior Nutrition Checks. A variety of vegetables, fruits, and other crops will be sold. For more information, call Linda at 832-6642
Bethel Community Storehouse Back to School- The Bethel Community Storehouse is in need of back-to-school items, such as backpacks, paper, writing utensils and new or gently used children's clothes. For more information, call 832-6642
The Independent Businesses of Estancia are holding the Fourth Annual Car Show on July 25th. No entry fee; Show is open to Cars, Tractors, Antique Engines, Motorcycles, and RVs 25 years or older. Line up for Old Timer’s Day Parade at the old courthouse, located at 9th and Loring at 8:30 AM. The Car Show is at the Library Parking Lot. Awards Ceremony is at 3 PM. For more information, call Tommy at 384- 2579.
Heze Ortiz is asking for donations to get him to the Youth Bull Riders World Finals on August 4th-8th in Abilene, Texas. Heze competed and qualified by placing in the top three in Los Lunas. To donate to Heze Ortiz, please call (505) 977-6763. Please donate before August 2nd.