89.1 KANW-FM

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 noon until 9pm call 505-242-3456
11/26/2025

KANW dedications noon until 9pm call 505-242-3456

11/26/2025
Tuesday dedications noon until 9pm call 505-242-3456!
11/25/2025

Tuesday dedications noon until 9pm call 505-242-3456!

KANW Monday dedication's noon until 6pm. Call 505-242-3456
11/24/2025

KANW Monday dedication's noon until 6pm. Call 505-242-3456

Thanksgiving week. Giving Thanks!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
11/24/2025

Thanksgiving week. Giving Thanks!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

11/23/2025

Highlights of the 2025 ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta with your Balloon Fiesta Live! hosts, Art Lloyd Jr. and Ted Maes.SUBSCRIBE for the...

Sunday dedications on KANW call 505-242-3456.
11/23/2025

Sunday dedications on KANW call 505-242-3456.

Saturday dedications 6am until 3pm and tonight 7pm to 10pm. Call 505-242-3456. KANW is very thankful for you our listene...
11/22/2025

Saturday dedications 6am until 3pm and tonight 7pm to 10pm. Call 505-242-3456. KANW is very thankful for you our listeners and our supporters. ❤️🍂😀🍁

11/22/2025

We’re excited to welcome back our hosts for the 2025 New Mexico Music Hall of Fame Award Show! 🎤✨Nelson Martinez — former Channel 7 news anchor and current host of the Spanglish show — and Zach Mikelson — proud New Mexico Music Hall of Fame board member — will once again lead us through an unforgettable night celebrating our state’s musical legends.
📅 Saturday, November 29, 2025�📍 National Hispanic Cultural Center
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of music, history, and world-class entertainment honoring New Mexico’s finest!
🎉 TICKETS ON SALE NOW! 🎉 https://my.nmculture.org/50250
This years inductees.
🎺 Glenn Kostur
🎻 Mariachi Tenampa
🎤 Ivon Ulibarri
🎶 Robert Mirabal
🥁 Angel Espinoza
🎹 Maud Beenhouwer
🎵 Sondra Isaminger
🎼 Noberta Fresquez
🎤 Demi Moore
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2020 Coal Avenue SE
Albuquerque, NM
87106

Opening Hours

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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