KBRP LP 96.1 FM Bisbee

KBRP LP 96.1 FM Bisbee KBRP 96.1 Bisbee is a low watt, community radio station staffed mostly by volunteers. Live programming began on the Winter Solstice, December 21, 2004.

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 F

M, went on the air with automated programming on November 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 settled into part of the downtown theater known as the Bisbee Royale. In June 2021, the station moved again to its current home on the second floor of the Bisbee Mercantile Building. This site allows greater accessibility to the public, and space for a variety of community activities. Our dedicated volunteers devote their time and talents to manage all aspects of the radio station. Regular activities include: live broadcasting, studio-to-transmitter technology, implementing FCC rules and regulations, library and database maintenance, fund raising, and the experience of creating and working together. We are introducing new programming featuring local news and community affairs. 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.”

Well, its been another Calm, Quiet and Uneventful Week in Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona, the Nation and the World. So....
11/13/2025

Well, its been another Calm, Quiet and Uneventful Week in Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona, the Nation and the World. So. Fred Miller ("The Bisbee Wire") and Mike will be giving advice on "Pumpkin Spice Turkey Stuffing Recipes" and the Maximum Amount of THC that can be included in "Grandma's Christmas Cookies" according to the "John Coltrane Periodic Table" on the next edition of "KBRP's Weekly Magazine" (with host Mike Thornton).
Or So They Say...
"KBRP's Weekly Magazine" Airs LIVE on Fridays (9am-11am MST) on YOUR Community Radio Station, KBRP LP Bisbee

Tune in, tune out with The Jazz Hotel tomorrow 1-3pm MST. With Pablo Pencil LiveDraw. Whoop, whoop
11/12/2025

Tune in, tune out with The Jazz Hotel tomorrow 1-3pm MST. With Pablo Pencil LiveDraw. Whoop, whoop

QUESTION: Should "KBRP's Weekly Magazine" have a Regular "Live Listener 'Call In' Segment"?
11/11/2025

QUESTION: Should "KBRP's Weekly Magazine" have a Regular "Live Listener 'Call In' Segment"?

11/11/2025

Wow! What an incredible weekend filled with so much good music & so many beautiful people. We're so happy we were able to capture so many hours of performances for this years' . ❤️

The livestreams can be found on our YouTube channel (link in bio), page, & website on kbrpradio.com!

Can't wait for next year!

SURPRISE! KBRP is teaming up with in a VERY big way & will be hosting a livestream each day of the fest at a private ve...
11/04/2025

SURPRISE! KBRP is teaming up with in a VERY big way & will be hosting a livestream each day of the fest at a private venue adjacent to & on Subway street!

The livestream will be on our Facebook and YouTube page (links in bio) & will feature live performances from Sidepony artists with interviews and & announcements! Big thanks to our volunteers, Shawnee Hicks, and Sidepony admin team for helping get this off the ground! 🎉

10/31/2025

❤️‍🔥Our next Live From Studio B airs TOMORROW (11/1) from 2-3 pm (AZ time) on KBRP 96.1 FM & streaming on kbrpradio.com!❤️‍🔥 find it in our archives on the web if you miss it!

We've got Jason Dea West in the studio again accompanied by percussion powerhouse Julia Fryling. They've been heavily touring and will continue to do so with their full band soon all across the southwest!

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Many thanks to our volunteers for making these monthly in-studio performances happen!

10/29/2025

Norman Clearman of the No Way Inn (Thursdays from 1-3 pm) letting you know why he supports community radio and KBRP!

Today TWO lucky winners will receive a gift certificate being raffled off either from Warm Hands Massage or Old Bisbee Brewing! Donate, get some new merch, or become a member/renew today to enter to win!! Our drive ends TOMORROW!

10/29/2025

We're so close to the finish line- so far we've raised almost $7,000 since Saturday but need your help to make our goal of $8,000 by Thursday night!!

Please consider becoming a member, donating, or buying some of our brand new merch over at kbrpradio.com or call 520-432-1400! We've got some awesome raffle prizes left to finish out our drive, so give today!

We did it, BRATS 2025 was a success! Huge shoutout to bisbeebrats & this incredible place we call home ❤️
10/26/2025

We did it, BRATS 2025 was a success! Huge shoutout to bisbeebrats & this incredible place we call home ❤️

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PO Box 1501, 400 Arizona Street
Bisbee, AZ
85603

Website

https://m.youtube.com/@KBRPBisbeeRadio, https://kbrpbisbeeradio.bandcamp.com/album/kbrp-mardi

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Creating a community-run radio where there was none has been a true challenge for Bisbeeites, but the dream has become a reality. Participant Members dedicate their time and talents to manage all aspects of the radio station and are learning the myriad skills involved in running a full-time radio: studio-to transmitter technology, FCC rules and regulations, digital broadcasting, library maintenance and the production of programs, software programming, web design, news gathering, fund raising, database maintenance and the daily negotiation of creating and working together in community. KBRP was glad to make the move from the Brewery Gulch location to the Central School Project in the fall of 2008. September 2015 Bisbee Radio Project was gifted with The Bisbee Royale - WOW! KBRP started broadcasting from the Royale on Friday, December 2015 along with the best membership party yet, here in the theatre. What an incredible venue - a cultural events center, state of the art theater and KBRP 96.1 FM all here at 94 Main Street Bisbee. In 2018 we updated our website along with upgrading our streaming plus introduced archives of our live programs for the world to hear. The Bisbee Royale is a bustling hub of activity, creation, fun, movies, plays, concerts and a gathering place for political and social justice events. KBRP is a Pacifica Network Affiliate, a National Federation of Community Broadcasters Participant Member, and a member of the World Association of Radio Broadcasters, it shares programming with a world- wide network of radio stations. We just had our 2nd Spring Fund Drive end today, May 24, 2019 with another incredible membership party and tribute to our long time DJ Noah Suby whose last show was today. We will miss you! We are always happy to welcome new volunteers and old friends along with people passing through. One new event that we are starting with kindness and generosity of Bisbee Women’s Club is a children’s movie matinee on Sundays at 1pm through out the summer of 2019 along with continuing our Wednesday evening movie. We have a few concerts scattered through out the next few months. You can always find a schedule of events here at the Bisbee Royale on our website - KBRPRADIO.COM. Come check us out!