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RADIO FREE BISBEE!
In 1997, a group of local visionaries in the border town of Bisbee, Arizona, formed the Bisbee Radio Project, Inc. Located in the mile-high Mule Mountains in the northern Chihuahuan desert, Bisbee comprises a community of former copper miners, artists, bikers, writers, dancers, musicians, and similar free spirits—truly an eclectic mix of residents.
Located in the heart of Brewery Gulch KBRP 96.1 FM, went on the air with automated programming on November 21, 2004. Live programming began on the Winter Solstice, December 21, 2004.
In December of 2005, funds were raised within the community to hoist the antenna from the low point in Brewery Gulch to the top of the Central School Project bell tower. This strategic placement more than doubled the number of listeners who dwell in the winding canyons of the Mule Mountains. In 2008, KBRP moved its office and broadcast studios to the Central School Project. We remained there until 2015, when KBRP received an extraordinary donation: the downtown theater known as the Bisbee Royale, the current home of KBRP.
Our dedicated volunteers devote their time and talents to manage all aspects of the radio station and the Bisbee Royale. Regular activities include: live streaming, studio-to-transmitter technology, implementing FCC rules and regulations, library and database maintenance, fund raising, scheduling and marketing events, and the experience of creating and working together. And of course, live DJs bringing an incredible range of musical entertainment to our audiences. KBRP is a bustling hub of activity, creation, and fun.
Our inspiration and guidance for this labor of love is expressed in our mission statement:
“The mission of KBRP is to maintain a community media center dedicated to creating an awareness of local interests and socially responsible programming. KBRP…through its cooperative structure, aims to entertain and enrich…with a broad mix of education, culture, art, humanities and music.”
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors of the Bisbee Radio Project, Inc. manages the affairs of KBRP and the Bisbee Royale. The Board is fiscally responsible for the organization. The Board is also authorized to hire the Station Director and determine other staffing needs. Board members participate in various committees which provide oversight in the functionality of the organization.
The Board of Directors is elected by the KBRP membership-at-large. The Board is made up of seven members fulfilling both one and two year terms. Anyone interested in serving on the Board of Directors is encouraged to submit a request to bisbeekbrp@gmail.com.
Please download a Board application here.
CURRENT BOARD:
Joni Giacamino - President
Kirk Reynolds - Director
Patrick Tilcock - Secretary
Mark Parsons - Director
Paul Tompkins - Treasurer
Agenda for Next Board Meeting:
This week's meeting:
Topic: BRP Board Meeting
Time: Due to an emergency situation, the BRP Board meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, July 22 at 5:30 PM.
Location: KBRP office/studio, 2nd floor of the Convention Center
MINUTES
Bisbee Radio Project Minutes from June 10, 2021
Bisbee Radio Project P & L Report, Jan-Apr 2021
Bisbee Radio Project Minutes from March 17, 2021
Bisbee Radio Project Minutes from February 17, 2021
Bisbee Radio Project Minutes from January 21, 2021
Bisbee Radio Project Minutes from October 16, 2020
Bisbee Radio Project Minutes from September 23, 2020
Bisbee Radio Project Minutes from August 19, 2020
Bisbee Radio Project Minutes from July 15, 2020
Bisbee Radio Project Minutes from July 1, 2020
Bisbee Radio Project Minutes from June 17, 2020
Bisbee Radio Project Minutes from April 15, 2020
Bisbee Radio Project Minutes from April 3, 2020
Bisbee Radio Project Minutes from March 18, 2020
Bisbee Radio Project Minutes from February 19, 2020
Bisbee Radio Project Minutes from February 5, 2020
Bisbee Radio Project Minutes from January 9, 2020
Bisbee Radio Project Minutes from January 3, 2020
Bisbee Radio Project Minutes from October 17, 2019
Bisbee Radio Project Minutes from Aug 22,2019
Bisbee Radio Project Minutes from April 4, 2019
Bisbee Radio Project Minutes from March 31, 2019
Bisbee Radio Project Minutes from March 20, 2019
Bisbee Radio Project Minutes from February 10, 2019
Bisbee Radio Project Minutes from January 22, 2019
Bisbee Radio Project Minutes from January 17, 2019
COMMITTEES
Program Committee Minutes Jun 11, 2019
Addendum to Prog. Com. Mins. 6/11/19
Program Committee Minutes Apr 23, 2019
Program Committee Minutes Mar 19, 2019
Program Committee Minutes Feb 19, 2019
Program Committee Minutes Jan 10, 2019
Program Committee Minutes Nov 25, 2018
Program Committee Minutes Oct 4, 2018
Program Committee Minutes May 23, 2018
BOARD OF DIRECTORS CALENDAR
NEWSLETTER
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