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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission)Amendment to an Assignment

File Number:
0000201056
Submit Date:
01/27/2023
Call Sign:
KHQT
Facility ID:
33457
FRN:
0032857591
State:
New Mexico
City:
LAS CRUCES
Service:
FM
Purpose:
Assignment Amendment
Status:
Granted
Status Date:
01/30/2023
Expiration Date:
Filing Status:
Active


General Information

Section Question Response
Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? Yes

Fees, Waivers, and Exemptions

Section Question Response
Fees Is the applicant exempt from FCC application Fees? No
Indicate reason for fee exemption:
Waivers Does this filing request a waiver of the Commission's rule(s)? No
Total number of rule sections involved in this waiver request:

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

ADAMS RADIO OF LAS CRUCES, LLC

Doing Business As: ADAMS RADIO OF LAS CRUCES, LLC

16221 Harvard Lane

LAKEVILLE, MN 55044

United States

+1 (952) 236-9784 RONSTONE@ADAMSRADIOGROUP.COM Limited Liability Company

Contact Representatives (2)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Marissa G Repp , Esq .

Counsel

Repp Law Firm

Marissa G Repp, Repp Law Firm

1629 K Street, NW

Suite 300

Washington, DC 20006-1631

United States

+1 (202) 656-1619 marissa@repplawfirm.com Legal Representative

Gregg P Skall , Esq .

Legal Counsel

Telecommunications Law Professionals PLLC

Gregg P Skall

1025 Connecticut Ave, NW

Suite 1011

Washington, DC 20036

United States

+1 (202) 789-3121 gskall@tlp.law Legal Representative

Alien Ownership

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Question Response
1) Is the applicant a foreign government or the representative of any foreign government as specified in Section 310(a) of the Communications Act? No
2) Is the applicant an alien or the representative of an alien? (Section 310(b)(1)) No
3) Is the applicant a corporation, or non-corporate entity, that is organized under the laws of any foreign government? (Section 310(b)(2)) No
4) Is the applicant an entity of which more than one-fifth of the capital stock, or other equity or voting interest, is owned of record or voted by aliens or their representatives or by a foreign government or representative thereof or by any entity organized under the laws of a foreign country? (Section 310(b)(3)) No
5) Is the applicant directly or indirectly controlled by any other entity of which more than one-fourth of the capital stock, or other equity or voting interest, is owned of record or voted by aliens, their representatives, or by a foreign government or representative thereof, or by any entity organized under the laws of a foreign country? (Section 310(b)(4)) No
6) Has the applicant received a declaratory ruling(s) under Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act? No
7) In connection with this application, is the applicant filing a foreign ownership Petition for Declaratory Ruling pursuant to Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act? No

Parties to the Application (23)

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Party Name Address Phone Email Positional Interest

J. Kevin Gleason

Member of Gleason Partners, LLC

3790 Via Rancheros Rd

Santa Ynez, CA 93460

United States

+1 (678) 89-4 04 kgleason@adamsoutdoor.com
Positional Interest:
LLC Member
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
50%
Percentage of Total Assets:
50%

Niki Gleason

Member of Gleason Partners, LLC

3790 Via Rancheros Rd

Santa Ynez, CA 93460

United States

+1 (678) 89-4 04 kgleason@adamsoutdoor.com
Positional Interest:
LLC Member
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
50%
Percentage of Total Assets:
50%

J. Kevin Gleason

Limited Partner of Katie Lied, LP

3790 Via Rancheros Rd

Santa Ynez, CA 93460

United States

+1 (678) 89-4 04 kgleason@adamsoutdoor.com
Positional Interest:
Limited Partner
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
4.5%
Percentage of Total Assets:
4.5%

Niki Gleason

Limited Partner of Katie Lied, LP

3790 Via Rancheros Rd

Santa Ynez, CA 93460

United States

+1 (678) 89-4 04 kgleason@adamsoutdoor.com
Positional Interest:
Limited Partner
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
4.5%
Percentage of Total Assets:
4.5%

Mara Gleason

Limited Partner of Katie Lied, LP

3790 Via Rancheros Rd

Santa Ynez, CA 93460

United States

+1 (678) 89-4 04 kgleason@adamsoutdoor.com
Positional Interest:
Limited Partner
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
30%
Percentage of Total Assets:
30%

Callie Gleason Bieszard

Limited Partner of Katie Lied, LP

3790 Via Rancheros Rd

Santa Ynez, CA 93460

United States

+1 (678) 89-4 04 kgleason@adamsoutdoor.com
Positional Interest:
Limited Partner
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
30%
Percentage of Total Assets:
30%

Aaron M Gleason

Limited Partner of Katie Lied, LP

3790 Via Rancheros Rd

Santa Ynez, CA 93460

United States

+1 (678) 89-4 04 kgleason@adamsoutdoor.com
Positional Interest:
Limited Partner
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
30%
Percentage of Total Assets:
30%

General Partner of Katie Lied, LP

Gleason Partners, LLC

3790 Via Rancheros Rd

Santa Ynez, CA 93460

United States

+1 (678) 89-4 04 kgleason@adamsoutdoor.com
Positional Interest:
General Partner
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
1%
Percentage of Total Assets:
1%

LLC Member of Adams Radio Acquisition Co LLC

Charles C. Fritz Revocable Trust U/A Dated 9/12/1997

3503 Bloomfield Club Dr.

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301

United States

+1 (248) 31-8 80 ccfritz64@gmail.com
Positional Interest:
LLC Member
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0.07%

Nikki L Callon

Trustee of 2018 Irrevocable Trusts

2018 Irrevocable Trusts

c/o James D. Marosek Jr., Trustee

2905 Premiere Parkway, Suite 100

Duluth, GA 30097

United States

+1 (678) 24-0 26 jmarosekcpa@gmail.com
Positional Interest:
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

James D Marosek , Jr .

Trustee of 2018 Irrevocable Trusts

2018 Irrevocable Trusts

2905 Premiere Parkway

Suite 100

Duluth, GA 30097

United States

+1 (678) 24-0 26 jmarosekcpa@gmail.com
Positional Interest:
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

LLC Member of Adams Radio Acquisition Co LLC

MBL 2018 Irrevocable Trust

c/o James D. Marosek Jr., Trustee

2905 Premiere Parkway, Suite 100

Duluth, GA 30097

United States

+1 (678) 24-0 26 jmarosekcpa@gmail.com
Positional Interest:
LLC Member
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
6.66%
Percentage of Total Assets:
6.66%

LLC Member of Adams Radio Acquisition Co LLC

NLC 2018 Irrevocable Trust

c/o James D. Marosek Jr., Trustee

2905 Premiere Parkway, Suite 100

Duluth, GA 30097

United States

+1 (678) 24-0 26 jmarosekcpa@gmail.com
Positional Interest:
LLC Member
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
6.66%
Percentage of Total Assets:
6.66%

LLC Member of Adams Radio Acquisition Co LLC

LLB 2018 Irrevocable Trust

c/o James D. Marosek Jr., Trustee

2905 Premiere Parkway, Suite 100

Duluth, GA 30097

United States

+1 (678) 24-0 26 jmarosekcpa@gmail.com
Positional Interest:
LLC Member
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
6.66%
Percentage of Total Assets:
6.66%

LLC Member of Adams Radio Acquisition Co LLC

JML 2018 Irrevocable Trust

c/o James D. Marosek Jr., Trustee

2905 Premiere Parkway, Suite 100

Duluth, GA 30097

United States

+1 (678) 24-0 26 jmarosekcpa@gmail.com
Positional Interest:
LLC Member
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
6.66%
Percentage of Total Assets:
6.66%

LLC Member of Adams Radio Acquisition Co LLC

AML 2018 Irrevocable Trust

c/o James D. Marosek Jr., Trustee

2905 Premiere Parkway, Suite 100

Duluth, GA 30097

United States

+1 (678) 24-0 26 jmarosekcpa@gmail.com
Positional Interest:
LLC Member
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
6.66%
Percentage of Total Assets:
6.66%

LLC Member of Adams Radio Acquisition Co LLC

Katy Lied, LP

3790 Via Rancheros Rd

Santa Ynez, CA 93460

United States

+1 (678) 89-4 04 kgleason@adamsoutdoor.com
Positional Interest:
LLC Member
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
33.33%
Percentage of Total Assets:
33.31%

LLC Member of Adams Radio Acquisition Co LLC

Baltins Family Limited Partnership

730 Second Avenue South

Suite 1450

Minneapolis, MN 55402

United States

+1 (612) 37-5 11 AAB@kskpa.com
Positional Interest:
LLC Member
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
33.33%
Percentage of Total Assets:
33.31%

Michael Christopher Luckhurst

Director

Adams Radio Acquisition Co LLC

930 San Antonio Creek Road

Santa Barbara, CA 93111

United States

+1 (678) 42-8 29 mick@luckhurst18.com
Positional Interest:
Director
Citizenship:
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

J. Kevin Gleason

Director

Adams Radio Acquisition Co LLC

3790 Via Rancheros Rd

Santa Ynez, CA 93460

United States

+1 (678) 89-4 04 kgleason@adamsoutdoor.com
Positional Interest:
Director
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

Charles C Fritz

Director; Chief Executive Officer; Trustee of Charles C. Fritz Revocable Trust

Adams Radio Acquisition Co LLC

3503 Bloomfield Club Dr.

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301

United States

+1 (248) 31-8 80 ccfritz64@gmail.com
Positional Interest:
Director
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

Andris A Baltins

Director; General Partner of Baltins Family Limited Partnership

Adams Radio Acquisition Co LLC

730 Second Avenue South

Suite 1450

Minneapolis, MN 55402

United States

+1 (612) 37-5 11 AAB@kskpa.com
Positional Interest:
Director
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

LLC Member of Assignee

Adams Radio Acquisition Co LLC

3503 Bloomfield Club Dr.

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301

United States

+1 (248) 31-8 80 ccfritz64@gmail.com
Positional Interest:
LLC Member
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
100%
Percentage of Total Assets:
100%

Certification

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Section Question Response
General Certification Statements The Applicant waives any claim to the use of any particular frequency or of the electromagnetic spectrum as against the regulatory power of the United States because of the previous use of the same, whether by authorization or otherwise, and requests an Authorization in accordance with this application (See Section 304 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.).
The Applicant certifies that neither the Applicant nor any other party to the application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits pursuant to §5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. §862, because of a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. This certification does not apply to applications filed in services exempted under §1.2002(c) of the rules, 47 CFR . See §1.2002(b) of the rules, 47 CFR §1.2002(b), for the definition of "party to the application" as used in this certification §1.2002(c). The Applicant certifies that all statements made in this application and in the exhibits, attachments, or documents incorporated by reference are material, are part of this application, and are true, complete, correct, and made in good faith.
Authorized Party to Sign

FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID

Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application.

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503).

I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments.
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.


01/27/2023

Attachments

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File Name Uploaded By Attachment Type Description
Adams_Radio_Acquisition_Co_LLC_Amended and Restated LLC Agreement Redacted Sch A 1_6_23.pdf Applicant Assignee Legal Certifications Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Parent Company, Adams Radio Acquisition Co LLC
Adams Radio - APA Schedule 1.1(a) FCC Licenses.pdf Applicant Assignor Legal Certifications Schedule 1.1(a) to APA (FCC Licenses)
Adams Radio Asset_Purchase Agreement.pdf Applicant All Purpose Asset Purchase Agreement
Adams Radio Escrow Agreement.pdf Applicant All Purpose Adams Escrow Agreement
Adams Radio Stations.pdf Applicant Assignor Legal Certifications Adams Radio Station
Agreements for Sale Transfer of Stations Assignee Exhibit.pdf Applicant Assignee Legal Certifications Agreements for Sale/Transfer of Stations
Amendment_Exhibit_ARG_January_27_2023.pdf Applicant Amendment Amendment Exhibit January 27, 2023
Amendment Exhibit January 9 2023.pdf Applicant Amendment January 9 2023 Amendment Exhibit
Amendment Exhibit.pdf Applicant Amendment Amendment Exhibit
Assignee Exhibit Multiple Ownership Compliance Las Cruces.pdf Applicant Assignee Legal Certifications Multiple Ownership Compliance Assignee Exhibit
Assignee Ownership Exhibit Las Cruces Revised January 2023.pdf Applicant Parties to the Application Certification Revised Assignee Ownership Exhibit and Organizational Chart
FCC Geographic Market Definition Report - Las Cruces-Deming, NM.pdf Applicant Assignee Legal Certifications BIA FCC Geographic Market Definition for Las Cruces-Deming, NM
Form 396 A Las Cruces.pdf Applicant Assignee Legal Certifications Form 396-A Broadcast EEO Model Program Report
Other Authorizations Assignee Exhibit.pdf Applicant Assignee Legal Certifications Other Authorizations Assignee Exhibit
Unanimous Consent Amendment to Adams Radio Acquisition Co LLC Agreement 1_27_2023.pdf Applicant Assignee Legal Certifications Amendment to the Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Adams Radio Acquisition Co LLC