Roswell's Talk FM (KEND)

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KEND, commercially known as Roswell's Talk FM (106.5 FM), is a prominent news/talk radio station licensed to Roswell, New Mexico, serving Chaves County and the broader Southeast New Mexico region. The station officially made its broadcast debut on January 25, 1990, after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) assigned its permanent call sign. Throughout its multi-decade history, KEND has operated under the ownership of the Pecos Valley Broadcasting Company, positioning itself as a reliable source of news, talk, and emergency information for residents in central and southeastern New Mexico. Programming on Roswell's Talk FM features a robust schedule of local morning news alongside premiere nationally syndicated conservative talk programs. Weekday mornings begin with 'Mornings with Mike Winters', a staple local broadcast delivering regional news, weather, and discussion on local civic topics. Throughout the rest of the day and night, KEND carries leading syndicated personalities and news networks through partnerships with Premiere Networks and Westwood One, including programs such as The Hugh Hewitt Show, The Sean Hannity Show, Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis, and Coast to Coast AM with George Noory. Broadcasting with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 65,000 watts, KEND delivers a strong Class C1 FM signal that reaches across Roswell, Artesia, Carlsbad, and rural areas of Chaves and Eddy counties. Alongside its primary 106.5 FM broadcast, KEND shares ownership with sister stations KPZE, KSVP, and KTZA under Pecos Valley Broadcasting. The station also streams continuous 24/7 audio online, ensuring that listeners across the region and beyond can access local news and syndicated talk broadcasts from any digital device.

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