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89.1 KANW-FM Listen online now at www.kanw.com! For smart speaker Listen to KANW’s live stream by saying ‘Ok Goog KANW is the first FM station in the State of New Mexico.
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KANW is a non-profit, non-commercial public radio station owned and operated by Albuquerque Public Schools. In 1949, Superintendent John Milne applied to the Federal Communications Commission for a license to construct and operate an FM station to serve the Albuquerque Public Schools. The station was constructed and began operating from a small studio on the third floor of the old Albuquerque High

School. The station provided classroom instructional programming operating only during school hours and was off the air during summer recess. In 1969, KANW increased its transmitter power and moved to its present studio location and under a federal grant purchased a much higher power transmitter which is located on Sandia Crest. Another power increase was approved by the FCC in 1983. The station now operates with maximum legal power and serves a large portion of the state of New Mexico. KANW began expanding its program service with New Mexico Music as well as Top-40 music with student disc jockeys. Through the years the weekday format was changed to include disco then urban in an attempt to serve underserved audiences. New Mexico Music programming on KANW began on a Friday afternoon in 1973 with Serjio Herrera. The show moved to Saturday mornings a few weeks later and has since become one of the most consistently listened to radio programs in New Mexico history. The New Mexico Music programming started as a unique service featuring music produced and performed by New Mexicans. KANW is proud to provide a venue to these artists that would otherwise never receive airplay nor recognition in the largest broadcast market of the state. Although the songs and lyrics have a Mexican influence, the sound is unique to the Land of Enchantment. The guitar and brass instruments take prominence in the sound of New Mexico Music. KANW's Saturday morning New Mexico Music and dedications is a New Mexico radio tradition and maintains the highest ratings of all KANW's programs. In 1995, KANW became affiliated with Public Radio International and a full member of National Public Radio in 1999. Some of the most popular programs are Car Talk, Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion, Morning Edition, Fresh Air, and Thistle and Shamrock.

Town of Bernalillo
08/01/2025

Town of Bernalillo

Join us for a Spay/Neuter Clinic in the Town of Bernalillo! Together, we can make a difference in our community. For more information email [email protected] or text 720-706-8810.

07/31/2025

Reminder……. Tomorrow from 8 am - 12 pm

City Of Santa Rosa, NM
07/31/2025

City Of Santa Rosa, NM

Reminder……. Tomorrow from 8 am - 12 pm

Town of Bernalillo
07/30/2025

Town of Bernalillo

A water department crew will be working on an emergency water main break on Vista Patron Drive, within the Santiago Subdivision. Water will need to be turned off in this area while the water main is being repaired. The water outage will affect Vista Patron Drive only. We will work to get this leak repaired as quickly as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we thank you for your understanding.

Bernalillo County NM is looking for volunteers
07/30/2025

Bernalillo County NM is looking for volunteers

Congratulations to Adaluz Mujica! Town of Bernalillo
07/30/2025

Congratulations to Adaluz Mujica! Town of Bernalillo

Congratulations to Adaluz Mujica, the talented young artist from the Town of Bernalillo, for winning the Fiesta Poster contest! Be sure to pick up your posters this Friday at Town Hall until they run out. We can't wait to see everyone enjoying Adaluz's amazing artwork!

07/30/2025

Protect Your Guests and Your Reputation A Pack ‘n Play adds safety, comfort, and peace of mind. Safety Starts with You Families Travel with Infants Your listing could be their home away from home. Be ready to support them with everything they need for a safe stay. Unsafe Sleep Is a Risk Adult beds...

07/28/2025
KANW with Los Blue Ventures de Louis Sanchez at the Holy Family Parish Fiesta in Chimayo, NM!
07/27/2025

KANW with Los Blue Ventures de Louis Sanchez at the Holy Family Parish Fiesta in Chimayo, NM!

¡Los Meros Meros! ¡Los Blue Ventures de Louis Sanchez en Chimayo!
07/27/2025

¡Los Meros Meros! ¡Los Blue Ventures de Louis Sanchez en Chimayo!

KANW at the Holy Family Parish Fiesta in Chimayo with Severo y Grupo Fuego, Jasmine Martinez, and Matthew Martinez y Per...
07/26/2025

KANW at the Holy Family Parish Fiesta in Chimayo with Severo y Grupo Fuego, Jasmine Martinez, and Matthew Martinez y Perfección de Chimayo!

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