KRTP (Alpine, TX)

Marfa Public Radio is a celebrated, non-profit radio station that relies on listener support to operate. It caters to the far West Texas community and broadcasts on several frequencies, including KRTS 93.5 FM in Marfa and Fort Davis, KRTP 91.7 FM in Alpine, 91.5 FM KDKY in Marathon, 95.3 KOJP in Presidio, and 91.3 FM KXWT serving Midland-Odessa.

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The next James Bond film will have Dune's Denis Villeneuve as its director

1 day ago | marfapublicradio.org | Bill Chappell

Dune director Denis Villeneuve views the world of James Bond as "sacred territory." Now he'll have a chance to shape that world: the Quebecois filmmaker is directing the next installment of the venerable spy's adventures. "I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since Dr. No with Sean Connery," Villeneuve said as Amazon MGM announced that he will helm the next 007 movie.
Which organization snubbed Trump this week? Find out in the quiz

1 week ago | marfapublicradio.org | Holly J. Morris
One arrested at Alpine No Kings protest after allegedly striking ‘Trump Train’ truck

1 week ago | marfapublicradio.org | Travis Bubenik

A man was arrested Saturday in Alpine at a “No Kings” anti-Trump administration protest after what Brewster County’s top law enforcement official described as a confrontation with a passing truck that had allegedly “rolled coal” on the crowd while displaying a “Trump Train” banner. Craig Campbell of Austin was arrested on assault and criminal mischief charges after the incident just before 2 p.m. Saturday outside the Brewster County courthouse.
Photos: Big Bend area residents protest Trump administration at No Kings event

1 week ago | marfapublicradio.org | Travis Bubenik

Big Bend area residents on Saturday joined demonstrators across Texas and the U.S. in protesting the Trump administration as part of a nationwide day of similar events organized under the “No Kings” banner. The vast majority of the at least 150 people gathered on the Brewster County Courthouse lawn demonstrated peacefully throughout the approximately two hour event, waving signs and cheering when passing cars honked.
El Pasoans join demonstrators across the country on 'No Kings Day' to protest Trump policies

1 week ago | marfapublicradio.org | Angela Kocherga

Hundreds of demonstrators rallied at Edgemere Linear Park near a busy intersection in central El Paso. People of all ages chanted and waved signs as cars honked their horns in support. Ramiro Gonzalez made a sign that said "No Kings. No Felons" He's worried about what he sees as the rise of an authoritarian president. "It's our last chance as citizens of a free country to show our commitment to our laws," Gonzalez said.
In Marfa, Donald Judd's former military buildings become an official historic district

2 weeks ago | marfapublicradio.org | Travis Bubenik

In Marfa, a collection of former military buildings that the late minimalist artist Donald Judd began acquiring in the 1970s has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The Judd Foundation and Chinati Foundation — two arts organizations that preserve the artist's legacy and work — announced Thursday the listing of the Donald Judd Historic District on the national registry.
Kim Kardashian gets authentic Donald Judd tables after lawsuit over alleged knockoffs is settled

3 weeks ago | marfapublicradio.org | Travis Bubenik

An arts organization partly based in Marfa has settled its lawsuit against Kim Kardashian over claims the reality TV star promoted knockoff versions of the late artist Donald Judd’s minimalist tables and chairs. The Judd Foundation reached the settlement deal with Kardashian and Los Angeles-based design firm Clements Design last month, according to court records. Clements was accused of copying Judd’s designs when it built furniture for Kardashian’s skincare company office.
After West Texas fire, lawmakers approve ban on outdoor chemical storage facilities near homes

3 weeks ago | marfapublicradio.org | Travis Bubenik

Texas lawmakers have approved a ban on certain types of outdoor chemical storage facilities being located close to homes, a response to an Odessa-area industrial fire nearly a year ago that allegedly filled a neighborhood with “black sludge.”State Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) proposed the ban after the massive fire in July 2024 at Permian Basin Containers, a facility where a mix of oil industry-related chemicals and liquids were stored in stacked piles of large plastic tubs.
A tomato tax looms for Mexican growers - and will affect U.S. consumers

3 weeks ago | marfapublicradio.org | David Martin Davies

The U.S. trade war with Mexico continues to stew — and tomatoes—America's favorite vegetable that's actually a fruit—is caught in the squeeze. Tightening cross-border trade could mean higher prices for consumers. Mi Tierra Mexican food restaurant in San Antonio's historic Market Square is an iconic hotspot, popular with locals and tourists alike. When hot plates hit the tables, one ingredient present in every order is the red tomato. Pete Cortez is the CEO of the La Familia Cortez Restaurants.
Desert Dispatch Vol. 49

4 weeks ago | marfapublicradio.org | Zoe Kurland

Dust. Everyone’s talking about it these days. It’s worse this year, right? Everyone says so, and they’re right. And the dust always seems to find its way in: it sneaks through the crack below the door, and gathers in a finely sifted pile on my windowsill. It’s somehow in my car to the point where I can write “WASH ME” inside of my vehicle. As we approach 21st-century Dust Bowl conditions in West Texas, the stuff has become an omnipresent force.