Employees of Radio Rancho LLC are purchasing Spanish-language La GranD 106.3 KDBI and 100.7 La Poderosa KPDA Boise. The move allows the stations to remain locally owned and community-driven.
Kevin Terry and Scot Mathews currently own the stations. They will leave them with the team they built over the past ten years, making the ownership group predominantly Hispanic owned.
“We built something special here, and the employees made it thrive,” said Terry. “Selling to them keeps Radio Rancho local and in the hands of those who truly understand its mission.” Mathews echoed that sentiment, adding, “This team has poured their hearts into these stations for ten years. They’ve earned this, and I’m proud it’s staying with a group that reflects the community.”
DC Calton VP and one of the new owners commented, “Taking ownership of Radio Rancho is a privilege we don’t take lightly. We’re ready to lead these stations forward while honoring their roots.”
PD and new owner Gustavo Acosta added, “This is more than a job- it’s a voice for our culture and our people. Being part of this Ownership Group means we can keep telling our stories, playing our music, and connecting with Southern Idaho in a way that’s authentic and real. Radio Rancho lives on….”
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