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.
(331)

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.

Celebrate the Holiday Season of Red and Green with dedications on KANW 505-242-3456!
12/03/2025

Celebrate the Holiday Season of Red and Green with dedications on KANW 505-242-3456!

Tuesday dedications now until 9pm call 505-242-3456. KANW Apron for all your bakers shop at the KANW music and merchand...
12/02/2025

Tuesday dedications now until 9pm call 505-242-3456. KANW Apron for all your bakers shop at the KANW music and merchandise store M-F 8am to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm, or online at kanw.com.

City of Santa Rosa, NM
12/02/2025

City of Santa Rosa, NM

Santa Fe Fiesta
12/02/2025

Santa Fe Fiesta

For forty nine years, Santa Fe has gathered on the Plaza to walk together by candlelight and retell the journey of Mary and Joseph.
This tradition continues, and you are invited.

Enjoy a beautiful community procession with:
🕯️ Candlelight
🎶 Music
☕ Free hot chocolate and apple cider
🍪 Free biscochitos

5:30 - 7 PM
Sun., Dec. 7, 2025
Historic Santa Fe Plaza

Come share in the warmth of community and the beauty of tradition.

Happy December Monday dedications Noon until 6pm call 505-242-3456
12/01/2025

Happy December Monday dedications Noon until 6pm call 505-242-3456

Town of Bernalillo Holiday Events! Join us at the parade!
12/01/2025

Town of Bernalillo Holiday Events! Join us at the parade!

Congratulations, New Mexico Lobos on a great season!
12/01/2025

Congratulations, New Mexico Lobos on a great season!

Official statement from UNM Athletics regarding today’s Mountain West Championship game announcement.

| 🐺🆙

New Mexico Magazine
11/30/2025

New Mexico Magazine

Fans of "Longmire" can visit the real downtown building used as the sheriff's office, right on the historic Las Vegas Plaza.

Sunday dedications noon until 5pm. 505-242-3456. Shop M-F 8am to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm, and on-line at kanw.com
11/30/2025

Sunday dedications noon until 5pm. 505-242-3456.
Shop M-F 8am to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm, and on-line at kanw.com

Address

2020 Coal Avenue SE
Albuquerque, NM
87106

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

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

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when 89.1 KANW-FM posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to 89.1 KANW-FM:

Shortcuts

Share

Category