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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.

KANW dedications call 505-242-3456! (Dukecitypix Tony-Lopez for the magnificent picture)
01/13/2026

KANW dedications call 505-242-3456! (Dukecitypix Tony-Lopez for the magnificent picture)

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01/13/2026

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Call in your dedications 505-242-3456!
01/12/2026

Call in your dedications 505-242-3456!

Only six more day until 34th Annual Hispanic Music Awards!
01/12/2026

Only six more day until 34th Annual Hispanic Music Awards!

The 34th Annual NMHMA Hispano Music Awards is just 6 days away! Come join us and many other New Mexico Music artist for an unforgettable night!
Live performances and a vibrant celebration of our rich culture and heritage.

Don’t miss out—get your tickets now at
http://www.nmhma.org

01/12/2026

Severo Y Grupo Fuego and Al Hurricane, Jr. for Valentine’s Day with a Purpose 🎶❤️
Join us for the Soy Nuevo Mexicano Scholarship Concert & Dance on Saturday, February 14th at Ohkay Hotel Casino!

Sunday dedications on KANW call 505-242-3456!
01/11/2026

Sunday dedications on KANW call 505-242-3456!

Saturday Dedications on KANW call 505-242-3456!
01/10/2026

Saturday Dedications on KANW call 505-242-3456!

01/09/2026
Mariachi Herencia De Mexico Leonardo Aguilar, with special guest Mariachi Plata de Western New Mexico University. (FYI "...
01/09/2026

Mariachi Herencia De Mexico Leonardo Aguilar, with special guest Mariachi Plata de Western New Mexico University. (FYI "La Dinastía Aguilar" (The Aguilar Dynasty). Aguilar's father is Mexican singer Pepe Aguilar, his paternal grandparents are Mexican singer-actors Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre.)

Celebrate Valentine‘s Day with New Mexico Music Severo Y Grupo Fuego and Al Hurricane, Jr.. with Soy Nuevo Mexicano Sch...
01/09/2026

Celebrate Valentine‘s Day with New Mexico Music Severo Y Grupo Fuego and Al Hurricane, Jr.. with Soy Nuevo Mexicano Scholarship Fund!

Join KANW today at noon as we honor New Mexico Legend Roberto Mondragon.
01/09/2026

Join KANW today at noon as we honor New Mexico Legend Roberto Mondragon.

Nothing better than KANW unless of course that is KANW and a great road trip! Call in your dedications 505-242-3456! (...
01/08/2026

Nothing better than KANW unless of course that is KANW and a great road trip! Call in your dedications 505-242-3456! (Thanks Dukecitypix Tony-Lopez for the great picture)

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2020 Coal Avenue SE
Albuquerque, NM
87106

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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Business line: (505) 242-7163; Dedication Line: (505) 242-3456

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