Marfa Public Radio

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The mission of Marfa Public Radio is to unite the community of Far West Texas with a focus on art, education, quality-of-life and the local economy. The KRTS studios - the tallest in Texas - are located in rural highlands of the Chihuahuan Desert. We serve the residents in the ranchlands of the Big Bend and Davis Mountains. We can be heard beyond the Transpecos at www.marfapublicradio.org.

Series

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39 Pieces

Nature Notes explores the natural world of the Chihuahuan Desert.

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5 Pieces

Marfa Public Radio presents a radio documentary show about the strange things that happen in everyday life.


Latest Pieces

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The late artist Donald Judd remembered in Marfa, Texas.

  • Added: Nov 19, 2007
  • Length: 29:00
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A creative couple in Marfa, Texas, discuss their unique collaboration.

  • Added: Nov 19, 2007
  • Length: 28:52
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Who teaches teachers? Learning astronomy at the McDonald Observatory in Texas.

  • Added: Nov 19, 2007
  • Length: 09:45
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On the hunt of a rare spider into a little-known "geographic wonder."

Bought by XRAY.fm and NPR Station Showcase with PRX


  • Added: Nov 19, 2007
  • Length: 15:00
  • Purchases: 2
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Musician Terry Allen celebrates his wedding anniversary in Marfa, Texas.

  • Added: Nov 19, 2007
  • Length: 58:02