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TJ thinks it's hot now, 87 degrees in late March, but according to NOAH (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) hopefully there will be above average monsoon rain this summer, that will bring relief. Then a story about disturbing drones from Gaba, and lastly an email bag addressing voter fraud. All this and more on News Radio KKOB

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From the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, Jason Casuga CEO/Chief Engineer, and Anne Marken River Operations and Telemetry Manager join TJ to discuss the lack of snowpack, ditches and irrigation, and what to expect with the heat of the summer. All this and more on News Radio KKOB 

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On this first hour TJ still has more reaction to the bad news regarding Cesar Chavez. On a lighter note he does his Weekly World News Roundup, and Gaba tell us about a bracket featuring two local hotdog restaurants. Back to reality, a conversation spurred by news of teens being used by cartels to commint murder. All this and more on News Radio KKOB

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American Ukrainian Luda Kostyk and Lloyd Schwartz join TJ to discuss a documentary screening of three short docs made in the Ukraine to be held at the Lobo Theater Sunday March 29, 2026 from 1 to 6pm. This is to help receive donations to two organizations helping the Ukraine, which include NM Helping Ukraine, and Car for Ukraine. All this and more on News Radio KKOB 

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Longtime activist Dolores Huerta reveals sexual abuse that resulted in pregnancies by Civil rights leader, activist  and labor leader Cesar Chavez.TJ is joined by Arturo Sandoval an activist, and community leader who marched and had conversations with Chavez, to discuss his surprise, horror and disappointment of this latest news. All this on News Radio KKOB

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Josh "The Professor" Kastenberg joins TJ to discuss the news and politics of the World. On this St. Patrick's Day Josh talks to us about  Irish immigrant history, and talks more about the Iran war and the Gulf. All this and more on News Radio KKOB 

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More celebration of St. Patrick's Day, as Bill Horn and The High Desert Pipes and Drums join TJ to play the bagpipes and get us in the mood for green beer. Check out their rendition of Amazing Grace, it will bring a tear to your eye. All this and more on News Radio KKOB 

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Wearing green today? On this St. Patrick's Day TJ talks about the Irish and a little bit of interesting trivia regarding Irish/Americans. Then he speaks of the Harvey Girls, and the old Harvey Hotel. Gaba gives us and update on the City Council Meeting and their decisions, and an email bag. All this and more on News Radio KKOB

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Author of the book "Privacy's Defender; My 38-year fight against digital surveillance", Cindy Cohn joins TJ to discuss her new book. Cindy documented her career defending digital rights against surveillance, it also covers her legal battles against the NSA and the FBI, highlighting the fight for privacy in the digital age. All this and more on News Radio KKOB

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Spring is in the air, and manure is on the hands of TJ as he is prepping his yard and garden. Then he takes a break from his green thumb and talks to us about the Oscars, and some of his observations. Carlyle talks about teaching his son how to play disc golf, and lastly City Council Wars, and an email bag. All this and more on News Radio KKOB

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