KMRD 96.9FM Madrid Community Radio

06/11/2026

Wise Fool is a nonprofit social circus that offers classes for youth and adults, produces performances, and develops professional artists and expert teachers. Learn more at wisefoolnewmexico.org!

Their contributions to arts education, meaningful performance, and creative expression in our broader community are inspiring and invigorating! KMRD is honored to have their support and offer ours.

06/11/2026

Aventura Creative Spirits Studio is an underwriting sponsor of KMRD!

Aventura is a vibrant art gallery and creative space in Madrid. They feature rotating art exhibitions and showcase a curated collection of original artwork for sale, including paintings, mixed media, handcrafted jewelry, and unique artisan pieces. More than a gallery, Aventura is a creative hub. We host art workshops, live demonstrations, and special events that invite guests to learn, connect, and create. Visit their website - aventurastudionm.com - for upcoming events and workshops.

04/23/2026

Registration is now open for KMRD's fourth annual radio camp! Happening July 6-10 this year.

Open to kids ages 8-12 and free for kids who live in the 87010 zip code.

Link to sign up here: kmrd.fm/youth

Send an email to [email protected] or call 505-471-5673 with any questions.

Youth Summer Radio Program Sign-up is open for the 2026 KMRD Youth Summer Radio Program! The session runs Monday-Friday, July 6th-10th, 9am-1pm. The program is open to youth ages 8-12. We’ll meet at the radio station and end with lunch at the ballpark. Activities include: live radio broadcasting, ...

02/12/2026

Friday the 13th at !

Spooky movie set in a small town radio station’s basement studio on Valentine’s Day - could the date be more perfect??

Donations at the door benefit KMRD, no one turned away for lack of funds. 🤍

11/11/2025

The KMRD art show is an ornament show this year!

Reception on December 6 (parade day!), 3-6 at the station.

It’s not too late to contribute original dangling art! Details at kmrd.fm/winterartshow

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11/10/2025

Join us on Madrid's parade day for an ornament show with work by lots of local artists, to benefit KMRD!

www.kmrd.fm/winterartshow

10/13/2025

CALL TO ARTISTS

KMRD’s 3rd annual community art show fundraiser will take place in December this year, coinciding with the Madrid Christmas Parade. This show focuses on radio-inspired ornaments and hanging art pieces, and benefits the radio station’s operating budget. All are invited to contribute art ornaments/dangling pieces to the show! More details at kmrd.fm/winterartshow

09/24/2025

KMRD relies on support from our listeners, and from local business and organizational sponsors. We are so grateful to our generous underwriters! We hope that our listeners will support these great folks in our community.

If you are interested in becoming an underwriter, visit www.kmrd.fm/underwriting for more information or contact Stella at [email protected].

To contribute to the operations and growth of Madrid's community radio station, make a donation here: www.kmrd.fm/donate.

09/13/2025

Locals! We have TIE DYE t-shirts for sale!! The classic raven designed by Stephen, expertly dyed by Summer Rain & Cinda right here in Madrid. Available ONLY at in-person events, including this Tuesday, September 16th at the Madrid Farmer's Market, 4-7pm at Refinery 14. There's an incredible variety of colors/patterns in adult + kid sizes and teeny baby onesies... $25 each, straight to supporting Madrid Community Radio.

08/26/2025

Tune in Wednesday, August 27th at 6pm (96.9FM / kmrd.fm/listen) to hear the radio documentary about Madrid that our camp participants made last month!

We're delighted to share that it's also been published online by the magazine High Country News. You can read about camp and listen to the piece here: https://www.hcn.org/articles/in-rural-new-mexico-kids-paint-a-sonic-portrait-of-their-ghost-town/

All recordings were made by KMRD campers (Charlie, Emily, Myrddin, Zander, Frances, Nikola, Salome, Konrad and Dean) with moral support from Stella Linder Byrne, Ian Lewis and Annie Rosenthal. Editing and mixing was done by Annie Rosenthal, with editorial assistance from Ian Lewis. Special thanks to our interviewees: Bill Hogrebe, Leeland Murray, Ellen Dietrich, Marissa Aurora, Travis Stroope, Clementine West, Charles Philipp, and the archaeologists.

This project was supported by a New Mexico Creative Industries Division grant.