Gila/Mimbres Community Radio

• Think music of all kinds from right here in our local community and around the world.
• Think news and public affairs that examines all sides of issues rather than the narrow or non-existent coverage of mainstream media.
• Think local issues and concerns addressed in depth on an ongoing basis.
• Think diversity of programming that reflects all the interests of our community.
• Think volunteers as DJs and program hosts from right here, as well as the best available programs from across the country and around the world.
  -This is the vision of GMCR-

What is Community Radio?
Gila / Mimbres Community Radio will be: member based non-commercial non-profit volunteer operated locally focused, covering southwest New Mexico. We will provide a voice and programming for segments of our community that have been under-served by traditional media. We will provide a forum for the community on important local, national and international issues. Our volunteer DJs, program hosts, and producers will insure that local issues, values, concerns, tastes and culture are always in the forefront.

We will rely upon listener and community support!
GMCR will offer independence in content and subject matter - in contrast to commercial radio that is swept along by the whims of markets and advertiser pressures. GMCR's arts, cultural and music programming will cover a wide spectrum of expression from traditional to experimental, and reflect the diverse cultures and breadth of human experience in southwest New Mexico. GMCR will be a hub around which the energy and creativity of southwestern New Mexico can circulate, interact and blossom.GMCR will strive for spontaneity and programming excellence, both in content and technique.

How Did GMCR Begin?
Nearly four years ago, a group of local residents began meeting regularly to start such a community radio station for Silver City and the Gila and Mimbres watersheds. We are registered with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission as Gila / Mimbres Community Radio (GMCR), a non-profit corporation.

What‛s Next?
We filed our application for a full power, non-commercial / educational FM license with the FCC in October 2007.
Our application for 501(c)(3) Non-Profit status for tax deductible contributions was approved by the IRS and now dates back to October 3rd, 2005.
The licensing procedure will take some time; meanwhile, there is a lot to do.
Fund-raising is crucial now for start up expenses. Grantwriting will be an important part of this effort and we need knowledgeable people to assist us.

We are also seeking a permanent home for our community radio station centrally located in Silver City.
Do you have a donation in mind? contact: [email protected]
Watch for events and opportunities to help.
Visit http://www.gmcr.org often.