DJ's & Staff

Paddy Mac
Program Director & DJ — (Weekday Mornings) A recovering sportscaster, rescued from Las Cruces and El Paso, wherehe transitioned from plastic hair and power ties to his current state of dishevelment. Now he mans the mic for the KTAOS morning show and programs the music for KTAOS and LUNA. A practicing non-practitioner, he's rarely involved in anything that requires... practice. He flails at golf balls, and weeps openly many Sundays after the latestCleveland Browns embarrassment. His favorite color is Feldgrau, his favorite food is whatever's on YOUR plate, and his favorite movie has yet to be filmed. Award-winning Best DJ for more than 20 years.
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Katie Speirs
President, Owner, Music and Production Director & DJ — (Weekday Afternoons) A long time ago, in a trailer far, far away (just up the street on Blueberry Hill), Katie started her production career at KTAO in 2004. Her journey at the station took her from producing spots in that little trailer to becoming one of the driving forces behind the growth of KTAOS.After five years at the station, Katie purchased KTAO in 2010 and has been at the helm ever since. Under her ownership, KTAOS has expanded its broadcast reach with additional transmitters serving Angel Fire and Red River at 102.3 FM and Taos Ski Valley at 97.5 FM, while also reaching listeners around the world at KTAOS.com.Katie has also helped grow KTAOS beyond the airwaves. The station's evolution included the move from its humble trailer into the KTAOS Solar Center, now a large event space and concert venue that has hosted countless live performances, community events, fundraisers,and special events. Katie used to bartend out of buckets in the “Community's Backyard”—back before the physical bar was built. Her swift editing and creative writing skills have earned her more thana dozen New Mexico Broadcasters Association awards for Best :30,:60, PSA, and promotional announcements. These days, she actuallygets paid to listen to music and, along with Program Director PaddyMac, help shape the sound of KTAOS. As President and Owner, Katie continues to guide the station's growth while keeping KTAOS independent, locally connected, music-driven,and unmistakably Taos.What a long, strange trip it's been... and here's to many more KTAOS adventures!
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Jeff Singer
DJ — (Solar Country, Saturday Mornings, 8 AM–10 AM) Saturday mornings belong to Solar Country with Jeff Singer. Jeff brings his love of country music, deep knowledge of the artists and songs, and unmistakable KTAOS personality to two hours of music made forthe weekend. From country classics to the artists carrying the music forward, Jeff knows how to put together a great Saturday morning soundtrack. Scoot your boots, grab your coffee, and spend the morning with Jeffand Solar Country on KTAOS.

Haley Rose
DJ — (Saturday Middays, 12 PM–4 PM) Haley Rose brings an exceptional knowledge of Triple A music to Saturday afternoons on KTAOS. She has a genuine ear for great musicand an impressive understanding of the artists, songs, and soundsthat make the Triple A format so distinctive. And then there’s her voice—warm, comfortable, relaxed, and easy tospend an afternoon with. Haley has a natural ability to make listenersfeel like they’re hanging out with a friend who just happens to havefantastic taste in music.Tune in Saturday afternoons from 12–4 PM for Haley Rose and theKTAOS sound.

Rick Haltermann
DJ — (The Jazz Show) Rick is a musician, photographer, and director of the Association of Noetic Practitioners. He has been a radio host on and off for morethan 40 years. His Sunday morning jazz show combines music and poetry—putting his college degrees in Music and English to good use—with a different theme each week. Check out Rick's book, Curriculum of the Soul, as well as his stunning photography.

Leslie Trujillo
DJ — (Moccasin Wire) Leslie Trujillo, a Taos Pueblo tribal member, is the host of MoccasinWire, KTAOS's program dedicated to Native American music, culture, history, and the living traditions of Indigenous communities.Through music, stories, and conversation, Leslie brings listeners aconnection to the people, artists, traditions, and cultures that have shaped this region and continue to thrive today. Moccasin Wire celebrates Native voices and perspectives whilesharing the music and culture of Native America with the broader KTAOS listening community.