The (EXECUTIVE) crew
Rubi Reyes | General Manager
Holis! I’m Rubí and I run the best student org on campus :) I’m in my third year working at KRUX, I’m an economics major, plus I sing and play guitar in the world’s coolest band. I love audio engineering, spicy food, and reality tv game shows. You’ll probably see me behind the sound board at KRUXFest or playing a gig at your local dive bar, so feel free to say hi! 😎👍
Isaac Pineda | Music Director
Hi I'm Isaac! I'm a biochemistry and Spanish major and also the music director here at KRUX. Which means that, with the help of my interns, we decide what kind of music we play on air. It's a lot of fun, thank you!"
Dean Helmer | Production Director
What's up! My name is Dean and I am the production director here at KRUX. I'm in charge of making sure the sounds of KRUX are in tune and ready to be heard by you. I am a fine arts major which means I live and breathe creativity of all forms, especially music. In my free time I like to game, play guitar, and make art. I have been a part of KRUX for about two years and plan to make this year even better.
Lilli Ruvalcaba | Programming Director
Hi everyone! My name is Lilli, and I'm an Art & English major with a minor in Entomology. This is my second year in Programming, which means managing music, voices, and anything/everything else played on air. Basically, at the end of the day it is my job to make sure KRUX's sound stays consistent, fresh, and full of student voices; so safe to say, I'm always tuned in. When not in office you can find me outdoors looking at bugs, drawing, or doing some kind of craft. I love the arts and the act of simply creating, I'm always looking for new ways to express myself and how I feel and music plays a big role in everything that I do.
Trenton White | Assistant Programming Director
Hello! My name is Trenton White and I’m the Assistant Programming Director for the 26-27 school year! I’m a political science and history double major, but more importantly I love music more than anything. Some of my favorite memories are going to concerts, listening to my fav artists for the first time, and helping out with whatever at KRUX. Additionally, I love sports (go panthers), and being a member of other clubs like Model UN and ASNMSU.
Charlize Chavez | Content Director
Hi! I'm Charlize and Im the content director for KRUX radio. I'm an English major and writer but I have so much love for everything music and arts that I am now on my third year making it my mission to bring college radio back in a huuuge way! Im so excited to use my passion to get the word out about our awesome station through things like our social media accounts and the website the cutest coolest person ever is reading right now ;) (that's you) stay tuned into 91.5!
OUR (LOVELY) KRUX Interns
Julian Martinez
Julian Martinez
Julian Martinez
Hello I’m Julian, I’m a freshman here at NMSU and I’m majoring in English. I’ve been following KRUX for a while and I’m so glad I get to finally be involved. I love music, it’s my favorite thing in the world, and I would probably die and or explode without it. So I’m here at Krux now so I don’t die and or explode.
Carmen Gemotes
Julian Martinez
Julian Martinez
Helloo!! I'm Carmen. It’s currently my first year at NMSU as a biochemistry major! I love all types of arts, but I love love LOVE music!! I listen to anything and everything. I also like to paint and draw (even though I’m not the best). Right now, I’m working as a music intern, and I’m really excited to keep learning and growing through this experience!
Trenton White
Julian Martinez
Trenton White
Hello! My name is Trent, and I’m a music intern/DJ for KRUX. I’m a freshman double majoring in political science and history. I love pop music, as well as basically every genre. Outside of that I’m a big football fan (go panthers!) and other boring stuff like that.
Ana Martinez
Julian Martinez
Trenton White
Heyy, I’m Ana and I’m the girl behind Pixie Picks! I’m majoring in 3D animation with a minor in marketing. I listen to a little bit of everything (except country…) but my favorite genres are alternative rock, indie, psychedelic, and y2k recession pop. I was raised on the border so I’m used to mixing up my playlist with both English and S
Heyy, I’m Ana and I’m the girl behind Pixie Picks! I’m majoring in 3D animation with a minor in marketing. I listen to a little bit of everything (except country…) but my favorite genres are alternative rock, indie, psychedelic, and y2k recession pop. I was raised on the border so I’m used to mixing up my playlist with both English and Spanish songs! Whether it’s getting ready in the morning, walking between classes, or pulling late all nighters at Milton Hall, I’ve always gotta have music playing through my speaker or through my headphones!
Bryce Bales
Ainsley Lanier
Ainsley Lanier
Hi hi! I’m Bryce and I am a senior at NMSU pursuing a degree in Computer Science. I have had a love and passion for music from a young age and definitely was influenced by the Guitar Hero and Rockband video games as a kid. Some of my favorite genres currently are alt rock/indie rock, garage rock revival, electroclash, new rave, post punk,
Hi hi! I’m Bryce and I am a senior at NMSU pursuing a degree in Computer Science. I have had a love and passion for music from a young age and definitely was influenced by the Guitar Hero and Rockband video games as a kid. Some of my favorite genres currently are alt rock/indie rock, garage rock revival, electroclash, new rave, post punk, emo, and art pop. I have a particularly special spot in my heart for my favorite band Interpol. In my free time I like to play guitar and bass, listen to live music, and discover new artists. Being a part of KRUX 91.5 FM is a fun way to engage with music and our local community!
Ainsley Lanier
Ainsley Lanier
Ainsley Lanier
Hey I’m Ainsley! I’m majoring in Counseling and Community Psychology at NMSU and I’m a production intern at KRUX!! I love playing guitar, as well as writing and making my own music! I also enjoy listening to all sorts of music. I literally listen to everything from nu-metal to folk/indie rock, but my favorite genre of all time is pop punk.
Jay Olague
Ainsley Lanier
Eliza Madrid
Hi, my name is Jay! I was born and raised here in Las Cruces, NM! I'm a first year student here at NMSU majoring in Biology with a focus in pre-dentistry courses. Some things I enjoy include overanalyzing film, writing music/poetry, live music, going to local record stores to seek the next way to spend my paycheck (oops), studying vintage
Hi, my name is Jay! I was born and raised here in Las Cruces, NM! I'm a first year student here at NMSU majoring in Biology with a focus in pre-dentistry courses. Some things I enjoy include overanalyzing film, writing music/poetry, live music, going to local record stores to seek the next way to spend my paycheck (oops), studying vintage runway, and acting. Fun fact: I was a lead in a coming of age feature film (thanks for the applause).
Eliza Madrid
Ainsley Lanier
Eliza Madrid
hey!! my name is eliza :) this is my second here at nmsu and also my second year interning here at krux!! i’m double majoring in communication disorders and linguistics and i’m minoring in asl. i also have a dj show called lightheaded radio that you should totallyyyy tune in to….
Andrew Acosta
Andrew Acosta
Andrew Acosta
MEET THE COOLEST DJS
Marlee Lustig
Michael Friberg
Michael Friberg
Hiya, I’m Marlee, and I’m a senior at NMSU. My major’s Journalism, and I’m pursuing two minors in Fashion Merchandising & Design and Social Media Management. This is my second semester as a DJ, where I love to play whatever I want on my show, Music From Mars. Since I was little, I’ve always enjoyed music and I have a lot of fond memories
Hiya, I’m Marlee, and I’m a senior at NMSU. My major’s Journalism, and I’m pursuing two minors in Fashion Merchandising & Design and Social Media Management. This is my second semester as a DJ, where I love to play whatever I want on my show, Music From Mars. Since I was little, I’ve always enjoyed music and I have a lot of fond memories of dancing to the records my parents would play from their collection. My favorite genres to listen to are R&B, retro, and pop! In my spare time, I love to play The Sims 4, watch movies with hot people in them, and read romance novels.
Michael Friberg
Michael Friberg
Michael Friberg
Hello lobotomites! My name is Michael Friberg, & I host Wall of Noise, Wednesdays @ 10-11pm. This is my last year at NMSU, and I’ll be graduating with a bachelor in Accounting this spring (if you can believe that…) I’m originally from Ruidoso, New Mexico; I’m sure you can imagine how miserable the heat makes me. Music is VERY important to
Hello lobotomites! My name is Michael Friberg, & I host Wall of Noise, Wednesdays @ 10-11pm. This is my last year at NMSU, and I’ll be graduating with a bachelor in Accounting this spring (if you can believe that…) I’m originally from Ruidoso, New Mexico; I’m sure you can imagine how miserable the heat makes me. Music is VERY important to me, and I think it’s one of the best ways to make a connection with someone, whether it be a classmate or friend. I hope you loyal constant listeners stay listening, because I intend to keep the music playing.
Tatum Ruben
Michael Friberg
Isaac Pineda
Hey guys, my name’s Tatum and I'm a junior majoring in Business Management. When I'm not studying or working at my internship I love to listen to music, play video games with my friends, and ride my motorcycle. I'm very excited to be a new DJ here at KRUX. My show, "The Stoney Session" is where I play all of my nostalgic alternative metal
Hey guys, my name’s Tatum and I'm a junior majoring in Business Management. When I'm not studying or working at my internship I love to listen to music, play video games with my friends, and ride my motorcycle. I'm very excited to be a new DJ here at KRUX. My show, "The Stoney Session" is where I play all of my nostalgic alternative metal bangers! I’ve loved listening to heavy music since I was a kid with my dad. He passed away earlier this year, but I still love to listen to our favorite kind of music, and I'm happy to bring my music taste to y’all.
Isaac Pineda
Melanie Zepeda
Isaac Pineda
I'm a junior biochem and Spanish major with hopes of becoming a dentist. I'm DJ'ing for KRUX, setting up a donation drive for Pre-Dent, or simply hanging out with a friend, music's always gotta be a part of the equation.
Melanie Zepeda
Melanie Zepeda
Melanie Zepeda
Hello everybody ! My name is Melanie and I’m from Anthony, New Mexico. I'm currently a Junior at NMSU and I am double majoring in journalism and political science. During my free time I enjoy going to the gym and dilly dallying. I honestly listen to a bit of everything, but I got to say my heart has a special place for psychedelic, boleros, and spanish rock music.
Rubi Reyes
Melanie Zepeda
Melanie Zepeda
Holis (again) gang I’m Rubí! The only things you need to know about me is that i’ve been musically inclined all my life and that I’m a big fan of people who ride electric unicycles on campus.
Adrian Alonzo
Suzanna Hughes
Suzanna Hughes
Heyyy yall I’m Adrian and I’m the voice behind Downtown Girl. I’m a senior journalism major with a minor in sustainability and anthropology. This is my second and last year at KRUX so TRUST we’re gonna have a good time until then. I honestly play whatever I’m in the mood for but if you like artists like Blood Orange, Radiohead, or Surf Cu
Heyyy yall I’m Adrian and I’m the voice behind Downtown Girl. I’m a senior journalism major with a minor in sustainability and anthropology. This is my second and last year at KRUX so TRUST we’re gonna have a good time until then. I honestly play whatever I’m in the mood for but if you like artists like Blood Orange, Radiohead, or Surf Curse then this is the show for you. If I’m not playing my usual playlist then I probably am hosting some random theme I came up with to inspire me for that week. A little about me, I love to bake, hike, and watch video essays on YouTube so come hear me ramble over different media in-between songs. I can’t wait to be the soundtrack to your nights Tuesdays from 10-11pm. Love ya :)
Suzanna Hughes
Suzanna Hughes
Suzanna Hughes
Hi everyone! My name is Suzanna and I’m the face behind Destination: Unearthed! I’m a first year student double majoring in Finance and Family and Consumer Sciences Education. Outside of being a DJ, I really like to go to watch local bands and going on side quests with my friends. I am also involved with our student government and various
Hi everyone! My name is Suzanna and I’m the face behind Destination: Unearthed! I’m a first year student double majoring in Finance and Family and Consumer Sciences Education. Outside of being a DJ, I really like to go to watch local bands and going on side quests with my friends. I am also involved with our student government and various other clubs on campus. If you see me around, feel free to say hello. Anyway, see you in the underground!
Ana Mendez
Suzanna Hughes
Chantel Turner
Heyy, I’m Ana and I’m the girl behind Pixie Picks! This is my first year being a DJ for KRUX. I was an intern last semester and I’m super excited to be back! I’m majoring in 3D animation with a minor in marketing. I listen to a little bit of everything (except country…) but my favorite genres are alternative rock, indie, psychedelic, and
Heyy, I’m Ana and I’m the girl behind Pixie Picks! This is my first year being a DJ for KRUX. I was an intern last semester and I’m super excited to be back! I’m majoring in 3D animation with a minor in marketing. I listen to a little bit of everything (except country…) but my favorite genres are alternative rock, indie, psychedelic, and y2k recession pop. I was raised on the border so I’m used to mixing up my playlist with both English and Spanish songs! Whether it’s getting ready in the morning, walking between classes, or pulling late all nighters at Milton Hall, I’ve always gotta have music playing through my speaker or through my headphones!
Chantel Turner
Lisette Hernandez
Chantel Turner
Hii !! I’m Chantel first time dj here and full time music lover. This is my last year here at NMSU with my bachelors in Theater Arts! Other than listening to the same four songs on repeat. My free time consist of watching marvel movies, reading spooky books and writing poems/short stories. The artists I’m listening to the most at the mom
Hii !! I’m Chantel first time dj here and full time music lover. This is my last year here at NMSU with my bachelors in Theater Arts! Other than listening to the same four songs on repeat. My free time consist of watching marvel movies, reading spooky books and writing poems/short stories. The artists I’m listening to the most at the moment are Reneé Rapp, Laufey, Conan Gray and Manuel Turizo. I’m excited to be in my Anna Kendrick era this semester with everyone!
Lisette Hernandez
Lisette Hernandez
Lisette Hernandez
I’m Lisette and this is the ace of hearts bio: Hi! I'm Lisette and I’m the host of Ace of Hearts. I love music and being annoying on aux… I play pretty much whatever music won’t leave my head that week. My favorite genres are pop (hyper to Taylor to alt lol) and rock. This is my first year at NMSU and I am a Creative Media major. I am so
I’m Lisette and this is the ace of hearts bio: Hi! I'm Lisette and I’m the host of Ace of Hearts. I love music and being annoying on aux… I play pretty much whatever music won’t leave my head that week. My favorite genres are pop (hyper to Taylor to alt lol) and rock. This is my first year at NMSU and I am a Creative Media major. I am so excited to be a part of KRUX and make sure you tune in on Fridays 12-2PM to hear some cool music that I love and hope that you love too xx
Eliza Madrid
Lisette Hernandez
Lisette Hernandez
I'm DJ eliza and i host lightheaded radio on thursdays from 1:30-2:30!! every week i choose a different vibe, genre, whatever you wanna call it. tune in if your music taste is all over the place like mine is, or even if it’s not, maybe i’ll help you discover some new tunes :)
Sumayah Mustafa
Hi, I’m Sumayah aka Motherboard! I host WIRED on Tuesdays 7-8P and Saturdays 10-11p. I’m currently a sophomore at NMSU studying biology and fish and wildlife conservation ecology! I am also a music lover and you will always catch me with my (wired) headphones on. I love reading, arts and crafts, watching movies, hanging out with friends, and just chilling outside.
Adan Acosta
Hi guys!! I'm your DJ DogBoyInternational AKA Blaze!! I'll be your host for The Dog House Fridays @10pm, where you can tune into all the house, future bass, and hyperpop your heart desires. I'm a freshman here at NMSU as a film major. I come from El Paso (snooze fest!) so you can imagine how much time I spend with headphones over my ears.
Hi guys!! I'm your DJ DogBoyInternational AKA Blaze!! I'll be your host for The Dog House Fridays @10pm, where you can tune into all the house, future bass, and hyperpop your heart desires. I'm a freshman here at NMSU as a film major. I come from El Paso (snooze fest!) so you can imagine how much time I spend with headphones over my ears. I spend most of my time working on personal projects involving graphic design, video editing, writing, essentially anything creative media. If y'all want to hear anything EDM related tune in!!