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Meet Bill Hanrahan KBAC 'THE WAVE' 98.1 740 A. St. Michaels Dr. 471-7110 INVIGORATING. PROVOCATIVE.

UPLIFTING. Santa Fe's pulse is monitored by its newest radio station, KBAC 98.1 The Wave. The Wave, which is transmitted via satellite, is-the first really new radio format developed in 20 years. Bill Hanrahan, General Manager of KBAC, describes The Wave as "cutting across traditional format restrictions to cremate its own musical genre." The Wave blends soft rock (Paul Simon, Steely Dan, Bruce Hornsby), light jazz (Earl Klugh, David Sanborn) and melodic new age (Andreas Vollenweider, Shadow- fax, Mannheim Steamroller). This unique combination has been attracting the attention of listeners and advertisers in major markets across the country.

Broadcasting now in Santa Fe for over four months, KBAC appeals to adults ages 25 to 54 (primarily desiring something new yet very consistent. "Its distinctive blend of music relaxes and stimulates at the same time," says Bill. "The response thus far has been tremendous. We're being listened to in government offices, galleries, hotels, banks, restaurants and, of course, in the car and at home." The Wave itself is a syndicated format transmitted to over 11 markets across the country. What this creates is widespread awareness of a completely unique sound, offered practically wherever you go.

People from everywhere can travel and have access to a radio station they enjoy and are familiar with. "We are a foreground format. This means we broadcast a highly professional sound catering to a diverse spectrum of listeners," said Bill. "Our reception comes in clear and punctual, wherever you happen to be." KBAC's unparalleled quality is derived from a totally digital audio studio and control room. KBAC is the only facility of this nature in the nation.

In the future, Bill anticipates focusing primarily on the Santa Vegas areas. KBAC is the sound of Santa Fe. It delivers a sensuous -flow, a tempo that stirs and stimulates, a hypnotic, invigorating feel. 98.1 The Wave. Meet Robin Dunlap, Owner KESHI 227 Don Caspar, in Santa Fe Village 989-8728 Robin Dunlap, owner of Keshi in Santa Fe Village, offers the gift of animal wisdom to her patrons, in fetishes carved by the Zuni Indians.

"Fetishes are physical representations of spiritual energy," Robin said. "They reflect the harmony which animals have with Mother Earth. They can be carried around in a pocket or pouch-, to instill the wearer with the spirit of the animal," For Robin, fetishes and all things Zuni- Acoma are an enduring passion. It began when she was teaching school at Zuni Pueblo. There, she joined with Acoma and Zuni Indians seven years ago to form Keshi, a cooperative outlet for the superb fetishes, pottery and jewelry made in the area.

"Prices are low because there was no middleman," Robin said. Last year, Robin purchased Keshi from the cooperative, while maintaining the Zuni-Acpma connection to the 50 silversmiths, 40 fetish makers and 10 potters who sell their art directly to Keshi. Without doubt, Keshi'has one of the best selections in Santa Fe of traditional fetishes, ranging on average between $18 and $45, and including fetishes carved from malachite, azurite, and fossilized ivory. Many feature delicate turquoise heart lines and other inlays. Keshi also has an ever expanding array of handmade sterling silver jewelry from Zuni, as well as more contemporary inlay pieces.

But Robin doesn't just offer fetishes, pottery and jewelry: she gives freely of her knowledge of those arts. She knows the artists, some of whom carve exclusively for her, and she keeps stacks of books and articles on hand for those patrons interested in learning more. The treasures at Keshi may be small enough to carry in a pocket, but they house a Great Spirit. Meet Paul Brennand, Owner SUPPLY 1137 Siler Road 471-7474 Whether you are building your dream home from the ground up or adding on a room, Supply, a full-line building ma-' terials store, should be your first stop. Here you will find all grades of lumber for framing, as well as wooden I-beams, sheathing products and long-dimension lumber: 2-by-10s, 2-by-12s and on up to 24 feet.

"Our lumber prices are some of the best in town," said. Paul Brennand, Supply owner, who bought this established Santa'Fe business in 1987. "We arc in the market with contractors, where prices are very competitive on a day-to-day basis." also carries peeled pine vigas and lat- illas that are the cornerstones of Santa Fe style, as well as the best inventory of El Rey and USG stucco products for exterior use in the area. For inside jobs, has a full line of dry wall products, insulation and tile grout in over a dozen colors, as well as construction-grade power and hand tools to make the job easier. "We have hundreds of different types of tools just for plastering," said Brennand, who has enlarged inventory significantly in the foot building.

While building supply is their stock in trade, also carries a full line of industrial plasters in 100-pound bags for Santa Fe's artists, who use them for molding, casting and ceramics. And many of the larger Southwest furniture manufacturers in Santa Fe buy their furniture-grade pine at "We specialize in dry wall and lumber products," Brennand said, adding that Supply offers reduced rates on lumber for house packages. "That's what we do best, at the best price." 8 OPEN FOR BUSINESS Santa Fe Reporter Spring 1990.