West Texas Talk - Interviews From Marfa Public Radio

Diana Nguyen talks to Maisie Crow, the editor of the Big Bend Sentinel and The International. Later on the show, Nguyen talks to musician Roberto Carlos Lange of Helado Negro. Hosted by Diana Nguyen for KRTS

Diana Nguyen speaks to Annette Minjarez of the Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend. They talk about domestic and sexual violence, and the resources the organization provides for residents of the region. Later in the show, Nguyen talks to Caitlin Murray, co-editor of “Donald Judd Interviews.” It’s a volume of conversations the artist had spanning thirty years. The book covers a diverse range of topics which include art, politics, and philosophy. Hosted by Diana Nguyen for KRTS

This week we're breaking format on West Texas Talk and highlighting some spooky stories. We're revisiting "There's Something Out There" — a 2014 series about the strange things that happen in everyday life. Hosted by Diana Nguyen for KRTS

Diana Nguyen speak to CJ Alvarez, the author of “Border Land, Border Water." The book examines the history of construction projects that have shaped the region where the United states and Mexico meet. Later, Nguyen talks to to Paul Chavarria and Chris Gonzales. Together, they’ve started organizing drag shows in Marfa. Hosted by Diana Nguyen for KRTS

Robert Armstrong (Kelley Travers, MITEI) Robert "Bob" Armstrong Diana Nguyen speaks Robert Armstrong, the director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Energy Initiative which "links science, technology, and policy to transform the world’s energy system." They discuss transitions happening in the world's energy landscape due to climate change. Armstrong was in Marfa in early October when the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute hosted him to talk about combating climate change. Ovum, from Panoply: Eight Silkscreens Inspired by the Splendours of the Great War, 1971. (©John Wesley) Linda Norden on John Wesley Later in the show, Nguyen talks to New Yor... Hosted by Diana Nguyen for KRTS

Diana Nguyen speaks to Superintendent Bob Krumenaker and Chief of Interpretation Tom VandenBerg about the history of the beloved parks founding and about what’s on the horizon. Later, Nguyen talks to Chinati Artist in Residence Leeza Meksin. She's a New York-based interdisciplinary artist who works in painting, installation, and public art. Hosted by Diana Nguyen for KRTS

Luis Armendariz at the Presidio Lumber Yard. (Carlos Morales / Marfa Public Radio) Luis Armendariz For today’s show, we’re highlighting voices from Presidio to celebrate of the launch our newest broadcast frequency —KOJP 95.3 FM.  Diana Nguyen talks to Luis Armendariz, a 75-year-old Presidio resident who's spent the majority of his life in West Texas. He was the former superintendent of Big Bend Ranch State Park and took over managing the Presidio Lumber Yard — the Armendariz family business — after he retired from Texas Parks and Wildlife.They discuss his life and family history. Molly Rodriguez (Emanuel Burgos ) Molly Rodriguez Later in the show, D... Hosted by Diana Nguyen for KRTS

Odessans mourn at the memorial for victims of the shooting that occurred on August 31, 2019. (Mitch Borden / Marfa Public Radio) Mitch Borden and Carlos Morales Diana Nguyen talks to Marfa Public Radio reporters Mitch Borden and Carlos Morales about the shooting that began in Midland County and continued into the City of Odessa over Labor Day Weekend. On August 31st, A 36-year-old white gunman opened fire after being stopped by a state trooper. He proceeded to drive through Odessa on a rampage, killing 7 people and injuring at least 25 others. This was the second mass shooting in West Texas within the span of a month. In early August, a gunman targeted Hispanics at a Walmart in E... Hosted by Diana Nguyen for KRTS