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30/08/2024

Native Broadcast Enterprise will be closed on Labor Day Monday, September 2, 2024

13/08/2024

In observance of Navajo Code Talker Day, Native Broadcast Enterprise will be closed on Wednesday, August 14, 2024

My wartime experiences developing a code that utilized the Navajo language taught how important our Navajo culture is to our country. For me that is the central lesson: that diverse cultures can make a country richer and stronger.
Chester Nez, Navajo Code Talker

18/07/2024

Power Outage in the following locations: Naschitti, Twin Lakes, Coyote Canyon, Fort Defiance, Window Rock, St. Michaels on into Hunters Point.

With this regional power outage, KTNN & KWRK is off due to the power outage.

16/07/2024

KTNN covers majority of the Navajo Nation and area states at 50,000 watts. Thank you for tuning in.

08/07/2024

KTNN has been getting calls asking where the smoke is coming from? To answer your question, here is a map of where the current fires are located in each states as of July 08, 2024 @ 1:26 P.M.

The light to dark gray represents the smoke from the fires. To find out more about wildfires you can visit, www.fire.airnow.gov

03/07/2024

Native Broadcast Enterprise will be Closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in honor of Independence Day.

Have a safe and wonderful Fourth of July.

17/06/2024

In observance of Juneteenth Native Broadcast Enterprise will be closed Wednesday,June 19, 2024 

30/05/2024

PSA: Native Broadcast Enterprise will be closed on Friday, May 31, 2024 In observance of Navajo Nation Memorial Day

23/05/2024

In observance of Memorial Day Native Broadcast Enterprise will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024

🇺🇸 “Honoring ALL Who Served Our Country” 🇺🇸

22/05/2024

Miss Indian World 2024 Kassie John
Homecoming Celebration Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Rock Point Community School starting at 10 a.m.

Everyone is invited and if you are unable to attend in person tune in to KTNN/KKNS on Saturday, May 25, 2024 for the Live Remote coverage starting at 10 a.m.

21/05/2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Native Broadcast Enterprise remembers and honors the life of Leanderson Shay "Bandit" former employee of KTNN & KWRK

ST. MICHAELS, AZ - Native Broadcast Enterprise remembers and honoring the life of Leanderson Shay "Bandit," who was a former employee and Air Talent of Native Broadcast Enterprise. He passed on Monday, May 20, 2024 He was the son of the late Bennie Shay and mother Geraldine Shay.

Leanderson Shay was a well known talented individual across Navajo land. His voice carried over the radio. He worked for Native Broadcast Enterprise - KTNN & KWRK in the early 2000's and recently from 2021 to 2022.

To donate you can Zelle your donation money to, Zelle: JESHEENA BENALLY 928-206-7717
Funeral service is still pending and donation meetings will take place at Kin'dah'lichii Chapter House May 21 through 24, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

“Bandit was a great employee, a talented individual who was full of humor and on behalf of Native Broadcast Enterprise, its employees, and Board of Directors we send our sincere condolence to the family and in this time of sorrow, our thoughts and prayers are with the family" Statement by, Cisco Benally General Manager of Native Broadcast Enterprise.

Visit Native Broadcast Enterprise websites:
www.ktnnonline.com & www.capitalcountryfm.com

28/04/2024

Congratulations Kassie John from Chilchinbiti & Rock Point, AZ Miss Indian World 2024-2025

Congratulations to your new Miss Indian World Kassie John from Chilchinbito and Rock Point, Arizona.

https://www.powwows.com/2024-miss-indian-world-gathering-of-nations-pow-wow/

24/04/2024

4/24/2024 Today is National Administrative Professional Day and we would like to thank our Office Receptionist, Arleen Yazzie Coan for her service and dedication to Native Broadcast Enterprise. Thank you!

23/04/2024

UPDATE: KTNN FM 101.5 is back on the airwaves. Thank you to our technicians & for your patience. “KTNN THE VOICE OF THE NAVAJO NATION”

23/04/2024

ATTENTION: KTNN FM 101.5 radio listeners, we are experiencing an outage with KTNN FM 101.5 Our technicians are on their way to resolve the issue and to get 101.5 back on the airwaves. You can also listen to KTNN AM 660. Thank you for your patience.

18/04/2024

Native Broadcast Enterprise will be closed on Monday, April 22, 2024 in observance of Navajo Nation Sovereignty Day

03/04/2024

TRAFFIC REPORT: Vehicle accident on highway 264 by Tsa Ya Toh turn off. Traffic in both directions are slowly moving.

31/03/2024

Wishing you and your family a “Happy Easter”

27/03/2024

The 2nd Annual Native Broadcast Enterprise Easter family event will be happening at The Navajo Nation Museum/Zoo premises in Window Rock, AZ. NBE has teamed up with Miss Navajo Nation this year. This will happen this Saturday 3/30/24 starting at 10 a.m. Easter egg hunt for the elders & kids (Bring your Easter basket). There will be prizes, games and activities going on throughout the day. Dress appropriately for this event. “All are welcome” This is a drug and alcohol free event. For more information you can also visit Miss Navajos page.

26/03/2024

Miss Navajo Nation 2023-2024 Amy Naazbah Reeves Begaye along with her supervisor stop by Native Broadcast Enterprise building this morning 3/26/24 KTNN/KKNS is looking forward to working with the office of Miss Navajo to continue to preserve Navajo culture and beliefs. 

Pictured, Miss NN & NBE CEO/General Manager

20/03/2024

ATTENTION: Native Broadcast Enterprise has moved their 2nd annual Easter event date to Saturday March 30, 2024 Location & Time will be posted once we have more information. Last year it was held at the NN fairgrounds but unfortunately this year the location has changed. We will keep you updated. Thank you for your understanding.

19/03/2024

Diné radio station KTNN celebrates 38 years of radio broadcasting

FRIDAY, 08 MARCH 2024 00:00 BY DEE VELASCO FOR THE SUN

KTNN celebrating 38 years of Broadcasting, with a ‘Nizhoni’ cake (meaning ‘Beautiful’ in Diné language), ready to be served. Photo Credit: Dee Velasco
KTNN celebrating 38 years of Broadcasting, with a ‘Nizhoni’ cake (meaning ‘Beautiful’ in Diné language), ready to be served. Photo Credit: Dee Velasco
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Each morning across the Navajo Nation, a familiar sound can be heard on radios reverberating across the airwaves. With this sound AM 660 KTNN The Voice of the Navajo Nation begins yet another day, and this year marks 38 years in radio broadcasting for this little 50,000 watt station.

KTNN began its history of broadcasting on Feb. 28, 1986, in a modular building in Window Rock, Arizona. Today the station is located at 178 W. Hwy. 264 in St. Michaels, Arizona., still on the air and still expanding its audience.

Listeners can enjoy KTNN on FM 101.5, KKNS AM 1310 - Corrales/Albuquerque, as well as online at www.ktnnonline.com.

A GLOBAL AUDIENCE

With the Navajo Nation makes up its Diné audience, the online outlet for KTNN draws listeners not only from across the U.S. but literally “all over the world” as those comment on how they’re listening in from Hawaii, Germany, and France.

Last year, the little 50,000 watt “all Navajo speaking” station claimed yet another year of being the #1 radio station for the demographic area. Even beating out several 100,000 watt commercial stations including IHeart affiliates. General Manager Cisco Benally said this is just the beginning.

“Turning 38-years-old for our station is just the beginning, we look forward to many more years and being the number one Navajo station for the past 18 years is a great feeling,” he said.

Benally gave kudos to his staff of 16 who provide not only the different genres of Native American music, but also inform the listeners of local community news on a daily basis.

“I want to thank my staff for all that they do and especially the listeners for being there all these years and I’m sure they’ll be there in the coming future,” Benally said.

Long-time listeners Rosita Clark and Lula Joe, both from Greasewood Springs, Arizona, came out to the celebration and gave their own congratulations as they enjoyed some cake and punch.

“I like when they pass on the local news, announcements, and chapter news,” Clark said.

Joe felt the same way, chuckling as she recalled how she listened “back in the day.”

“It’s very informative when they [deejays] tell you about the happenings around the area. I’ve been listening since KTNN went live, when at the time you would put batteries in your radio,” she said.

KTNN Program Di­rector Lee Michaels, who has been with the station for the past 25 years, also remembers when the station first came on.

“I was just a kid back then waiting up all night for the station to hit the airwaves for the very first time,” he said.

Michaels says he’s glad the station is still going while keeping the Diné language alive. He adds that it would be great if young people would catch the “radio bug” and work for the station to keep it going – not letting the language fade away.

“I enjoy my work and working with interesting people, thus the music we play makes us all the more enjoyable,” he said.

The main genre of this station is country music, which mixes Classic Country with New Country. Blending in with this format is traditional Diné music depending on the time of the year. This could include Winter songs, Summer songs, and others. Not only is Diné music played, but other songs from different Indigenous tribes such as Southern Pueblo’s, Hopi, Apache, etc.

Midday Diné jock “JB,” who does the 12 pm- 6 pm Monday through Friday shift, said he really enjoys playing the music. Being with the station for 20 years, he says it’s indeed a milestone for this Navajo radio station.

“I enjoy it here, it’s very laid back, and just being here for the people makes this job that more enjoyable,” JB said. “I like relaying the news and playing songs that can change a life – hopefully in a positive way.”

For more information on KTNN, call (928) 871-3553 or stop by 178 W. Hwy. 264 in St. Michaels, Arizona.

By Dee Velasco
For the Sun

Each morning across the Navajo Nation, a familiar sound can be heard on radios reverberating across the airwaves. With this sound AM 660 KTNN The Voice of the Navajo Nation begins yet another day, and this year marks 38 years in radio broadcasting for this little 50,000 watt station.

06/03/2024

The 2nd Annual Native Broadcast Enterprise Family Easter Event will be held at the Navajo Nation Fairgrounds in Window Rock, AZ on Saturday, March 23, 2024 starting at 11 a.m. Easter egg hunt for the kiddos and elders (bring your own basket) This video is from last year’s event. “Everyone is welcome” This is a drug and alcohol free event.

28/02/2024

Native Broadcast Enterprise will be having their 2nd annual 2024 Easter Family Event on Saturday, March 23, 2024 starting at 11 a.m. at the Navajo Nation Fairgrounds in Window Rock, AZ.

Last year we had a great turn out and it was an exciting day for everyone. “Everyone is welcome”

27/02/2024

2024 Native Broadcast Enterprise (KTNN & KWRK) will once again host its Annual Easter Family Event in March at the Navajo Nation fairgrounds in Window Rock, AZ. Last year we had a great turn out. More information to follow in the coming days.

27/02/2024

KTNN “The Voice of the Navajo Nation” will be celebrating 38 years of radio broadcasting on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.

If you are in the vicinity of St. Michael’s or surrounding areas, stop on by Wednesday, February 28, 2024 for cake and punch from 11A

Native Broadcast Enterprise 127 West Highway 264 St. Michael’s, Arizona

07/02/2024

KTNN “The Voice of the Navajo Nation”

22/01/2024

Attention KTNN & KWRK listeners. Native Broadcast Enterprise received their 2024 vehicle calendars. Stop by in person here at the NBE building in St. Michael’s, AZ to receive yours along with vehicle stickers.

22/01/2024

Native Broadcast Enterprise - KTNN received an audio by email today 1/22/2024 The person that sent the audio by email lives in a small village called Viiijärvi (Wine Lake) in Central-Eastern Finland. The radio frequency was heard on AM 660 KTNN

29/12/2023

PSA from Shiprock Indian Health Service DRUG RECALL NOTICE - Rugby Artificial Tears