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KBIM radio has new bossBy LYNNE VANS Record Staff WriterThis month. KBIM-AM and FM radio and Muazk were purchased by King Broadcasting. a new corporation headed by John King, who has helped guide the radio end of KBIM since 1963.King says he plans to continue with the same format for both AM and FM radio, while retaining the community service philosophy of KBIM founder, Bill Taylor.Although the radio stations have not lately worked on anything as spectacular as the drive that raised $25,000 to pay for a kidney transplant for Cheryl Amerson, they regularly help United Way of Chaves County.Last year. King noted, the KBIM radio booth at the Eastern New Mexico State Fair raised $500 for the United Way; this year it took in $561.One of KBIM’s regular community services is “Roundtable,” King continued, a weekday discussion program where groups or individuals can share their concerns on various community needs and problems.And, he said, KBIM presents play-by-play highschool basketball and football.KBIM radio has one claim to fame that very few American stations can boast of — it’s been written up in the London Times Magazine.In 1973, two British journalists were traveling across New Mexico. They happened to catch an evening broadcast and were so taken with the air antics going on that they stopped for an interview.King explained that his corporation traded some of its Holsum stock for sole ownership of the radioSports specialsFriday 6 p.m.(15) - Tri-State RodeoSaturday8:30 a.m.(5)5 — Kentucky Pacing Derby. Twelve horses and drivers compete for the third jewel of pacing's Triple Crown.lt:30a.m.(4) — Angels/Blue Jays.Live. (3hrs.)12:15 p.m.(8)8 — Baseball.Pirates/Phillies.1:30p.m.(2) — Futbol Jnternacional.stations. He believes that the new arrangement will provide KBIM-AM and FM radio with more opportunities for future development.KBIM radio was established by Taylor Broadcasting in 1953; in 1966,KBIM television went on the air.In July of 1969, Taylor Broadcasting merged with Holsum Inc. due to economic conditions in Roswell after the closing of Walker Air Force Base and the collapse of KBIM’s big tower at Caprock the same year.on televisionChi!e/Paraguay. (2hrs.)6 p.m.(15) — Best Of USA: 1981 NHL Stanley Cup Play-offsSunday 11 a.m.(6)10 — NFL Football. Redskins/Cardinals.(8)8 — NFL Football. Dolphins/Oilers.11:30a.m.(4) — Baseball. Angels/Blue Jays. Live. (3 hrs.)Noon(7)7(10)6— Baseball2 p.m.(6)10 — NFL Football. Saints/Giants.
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Roswell Daily Record
Roswell, New Mexico, US
Fri, Sep 18, 1981
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