President Donald Trump has signaled to congress that he wants to end all funding to Public Broadcasting in a proposed budget.

The cut would affect rural stations significantly, including Marfa Public Radio which broadcasts there and in Midland/Odessa on 91.3 FM.

Twelve years ago Marfa Public Radio hit the airwaves.

"The founder, Tom Michael, worked with a bunch of residents in West Texas to say, ‘what if there could be a public radio station in one of the most geographically remote regions with the smallest population density,’" said Elise Pepple, the General Manager of Marfa Public Radio.

The radio station has been recognized nationally for its in-depth reporting.

Not only does the community rely on the station for its national news, often times it’s the DJ's who help broadcast local emergency alerts.

But all the hard work that's been put into the station is now in jeopardy.

The proposed cut could take away 30 percent of its annual funding.

"Many people know that this isn’t the first time, there has been a proposal to cut CPB funding, it’s happened in the past,” said Pepple. “I will say that this time I am concerned, but I also believe in our stations ability to continue."

Nothing is set in stone, but cuts to their programming and station would be a reality if President Trump gets rid of federal funding.

"I do believe that the power of our station is directly related to our residents and listeners and they show huge support for us," said Pepple.

President Trump is proposing these cuts in an effort to increase funding for military ad border security.

Marfa Public Radio will be holding their annual Spring Pledge Drive from March 31 – April 7.

This is how they raise a significant portion of their budget.

There will be several events throughout the day.

A list of their events will be posted

beginning Thursday.