New Mexico Radio Stations

Comprehensive directory of FM and AM radio stations across New Mexico

281

FCC-Licensed Stations

37+

FM Stations (Albuquerque)

19+

AM Stations (Albuquerque)

15+

Spanish-Language Stations

Major Public Radio Stations

KUNM 89.9 FM - University of New Mexico Public Radio

Location: Albuquerque (broadcasts from Oñate Hall, UNM campus)

Coverage: Broadcasting from atop Sandia Crest with multiple translators

Network Affiliations: NPR, Pacifica Radio, Public Radio International (PRI)

Programming: NPR news programs (All Things Considered, Morning Edition), Performance Today, jazz, freeform rock, bluegrass, blues, cajun, zydeco, western swing, rockabilly, Tex-Mex

Translators: 90.5 Eagle Nest-Cimarron (K213ET), 91.1 Cuba (K216CU), 91.9 Nageezi (K220EM)

Full-Power Transmitters: 88.7 Socorro (KBOM), 91.9 Espanola (KRAR), 90.9 Arroyo Seco (KRRT)

History: Began as KNMD in 1960 as carrier current AM station, became KUNM in 1966, joined NPR in 1978

Website: kunm.org

KANW 89.1 FM - New Mexico's Best Radio Station

Location: Albuquerque (operated by Albuquerque Public Schools since 1950)

Coverage: 89.1 FM & HD1 Albuquerque, 88.1 Gallup & Grants, 91.9 Santa Rosa, 91.1 Las Vegas, 88.7 Moriarity

HD2 Coverage: 107.5 Albuquerque, 91.1 Santa Fe & Los Alamos, 90.3 Mt Taylor

Format: New Mexico Folk, Spanish Music, Public Radio

Notable: Oldest FM radio station in New Mexico, features local New Mexico musicians and singers

Website: kanw.org

KSFR - Santa Fe Community Radio

Location: Santa Fe

Format: Independent community radio with award-winning news

Programming: The Forum (public affairs show) - Mondays 6-7 PM live, Wednesdays 4-5 PM rebroadcast

Website: ksfr.org

Top Stations by Format - Albuquerque Market

Country
  • 92.3 KRST - Albuquerque's New Country Music Leader
  • KBQI 107.9 FM HD1 - New Mexico's Country Station
  • 98.1 THE BULL (KBQI-HD2) - Albuquerque's Classic Country
  • 103.3 KTBL - Country format
Rock
  • 94.1 KZRR (94 Rock) - New Mexico's Real Rock
  • 94.5 THE PIT (KTBL) - Active Rock
  • KIOT 102.5 (COYOTE 102.5) - Classic Rock
CHR/Top 40
  • 93.3 THE Q (KOBQ) - Albuquerque's #1 Hit Music Station
  • 97.3 KKSS - Top 40 format
  • KTEG 104.1 FM - Contemporary hits
Adult Contemporary
  • 99.5 Magic FM - Albuquerque's Continuous Soft Rock
  • BIG 98.5 FM (KABG) - Albuquerque's Greatest Hits (Classic Hits)
  • 104.1 KLSK - Adult contemporary format
News/Talk
  • 770 KKOB AM - News/Talk flagship
  • 93.3 KKOB FM - News/Talk simulcast
  • 1050 KNML AM - The Sports Animal
Spanish-Language
  • Fuego 102.9 - Spanish Contemporary
  • Radio Lobo 97.7 FM - Regional Mexican
  • 1450 KRZY AM - Deportes Nuevo Mexico (Spanish Sports)

Radio Stations by Major Market

FM Stations

  • KUNM 89.9 FM - University of New Mexico Public Radio (NPR)
  • KANW 89.1 FM - New Mexico Folk & Spanish Music
  • KFLQ 91.5 FM - Religious format
  • KRST 92.3 FM - Albuquerque's New Country
  • KKOB 93.3 FM - News/Talk
  • KZRR 94.1 FM - 94 Rock (New Mexico's Real Rock)
  • KTBL 94.5 FM - The Pit (Active Rock)
  • KHFM 95.5 FM - Classical music
  • KKSS 97.3 FM - Top 40
  • KBQI-HD2 98.1 FM - The Bull (Classic Country)
  • KABG 98.5 FM - BIG 98.5 (Greatest Hits)
  • Magic FM 99.5 - Continuous Soft Rock
  • KIOT 102.5 FM - Coyote 102.5 (Classic Rock)
  • Fuego 102.9 - Spanish Contemporary
  • KTBL 103.3 FM - Country
  • KTEG 104.1 FM - Contemporary Hits
  • KLSK 104.1 FM - Adult Contemporary
  • KKRG 105.1 FM - Regional format
  • KRZY 105.9 FM - Regional format
  • KAGM 106.7 FM - Regional format
  • KBQI 107.9 FM HD1 - New Mexico's Country Station
  • KANW-2 HD2 107.5 - KANW HD2 simulcast
  • KNKT 107.1 FM - Regional format

AM Stations

  • KKOB 770 AM - News/Talk flagship
  • KNML 1050 AM - The Sports Animal
  • KRZY 1450 AM - Deportes Nuevo Mexico (Spanish Sports)

  • KSFR - Santa Fe Community Radio (independent news and programming)
  • KBAC 98.1 FM - Santa Fe
  • KANW 91.1 FM - KANW HD2 translator (Santa Fe & Los Alamos)

FM Stations

  • KMBN 89.7 FM - Christian radio
  • KRUC 88.9 FM - Christian radio
  • KRWG 90.7 FM - New Mexico State University Public Radio (NPR, classical, jazz, Latin)
  • KRUX 91.5 FM - New Mexico State University student radio (eclectic/alternative)
  • KOBE LA EQUIS X 92.7 FM - Spanish CHR
  • KSNM 98.7 FM - Classic Rock
  • KXPZ Zia Country 99.5 FM - Southern NM's REAL Country
  • KVLC 101 GOLD 101.1 FM - Classic Hits (60s, 70s, 80s)
  • KTAL-LP 101.5 FM - Las Cruces Community Radio
  • KHQT HOT 103.1 FM - Today's Hottest Music (CHR Pop)
  • KGRT 103.9 - Your Country
  • KWML KOOL OLDIES 104.5 FM - Oldies
  • KMVR MAGIC 104.9 - More Music More Variety (Hot AC)

AM Stations

  • KWML KOOL OLDIES 570 AM - Oldies
  • KOBE LA EQUIS X 1450 AM - Spanish CHR

  • K203ES 88.5 FM - Relevant Radio
  • KQAI 89.1 FM - Air 1
  • K208DR 89.5 FM - Effect Radio
  • KRLU 90.1 FM - K-Love
  • K213EA 90.5 FM - CSN Radio
  • K216BJ 91.1 FM - Public Radio
  • KGCN 91.7 FM - Radio Nueva Vida
  • K223BH 92.5 FM - Rock
  • KTZA 92.9 FM - The Brand
  • K229BV 93.7 FM - La Ley 93.7
  • KBIM 94.9 FM - The Country Giant
  • KALN 96.1 FM - Puro Amigo
  • KLMA 96.5 FM
  • KNMB 96.7 FM - Mix 96.7
  • KBCQ 97.1 FM - Hot 97

Farmington (50+ stations in listening range)

  • KUSW 88.1 FM - Four Corners Public Radio
  • K203EB 88.5 FM - CSN Radio
  • KNMI 88.9 FM - K-Love
  • KUUT 89.7 FM
  • KOOL 104.5 FM - Four Corners Greatest Hits
  • Farmington's Rock - Hutton Broadcasting
  • Four Corners News Talk - Hutton Broadcasting
  • KISS Country - iHeart Media

Gallup

  • KANW 88.1 FM - KANW translator
  • KKOR 94.5 FM - Regional format
  • KXXI 93.7 FM (93X) - Regional format

Clovis/Portales (35+ stations in listening range)

  • KENW 89.5 FM - Eastern New Mexico University Public Media Network
  • KCLV - Eastern NM University (Sports, Wildcats Sports and More)
  • KMTH 98.7 FM - Eastern New Mexico University translator
  • Big 101.5 - Global One Media
  • KSEL Country 105.9 - Global One Media
  • Mix 107.5 - Global One Media
  • Cow Country Radio - Global One Media
  • Clovis' Country Radio Station - Zia Broadcasting
  • The Lion - Esquibel Broadcasting

Other Notable Stations

  • KTEK 88.7 FM - Socorro (New Mexico Tech student radio)
  • KRTN 93.7 FM - Raton
  • KANW 88.7 FM - Moriarity (KANW translator)
  • KANW 91.9 FM - Santa Rosa (KANW translator)
  • KANW 91.1 FM - Las Vegas (KANW translator)

College & University Radio Stations

KUNM 89.9 FM

University: University of New Mexico

Location: Albuquerque

Format: NPR, eclectic music, freeform rock

Notable: Began as KNMD in 1960, joined NPR in 1978, broadcasts from Sandia Crest

Website: kunm.org

KRUX 91.5 FM

University: New Mexico State University

Location: Las Cruces

Format: Student-run eclectic/alternative music

Notable: Serving Las Cruces since 1989, Spirit of College Radio Day award winner (2015, 2017)

Website: kruxradio.com

KRWG 90.7 FM

University: New Mexico State University (Regents)

Location: Las Cruces

Format: NPR news, classical music, jazz, Latin contemporary

Notable: Sister station to KRWG-TV (PBS), offices in Milton Hall

KENW 89.5 FM

University: Eastern New Mexico University

Location: Portales

Format: Public television and radio

Notable: Provides professional broadcasting experience for students, KMTH 98.7 FM translator in Maljamar

Website: kenw.org

KTEK 88.7 FM

University: New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech)

Location: Socorro

Format: College radio

KCLV

University: Eastern New Mexico University

Location: Clovis/Portales

Format: Sports (Wildcats Sports and More)

Spanish-Language Radio Stations

15+ Spanish-Language Stations: New Mexico has a robust Hispanic broadcasting presence with stations featuring Regional Mexican, Spanish Contemporary, Spanish CHR, and bilingual programming.

Notable Spanish-Language Stations

  • KANW 89.1 FM - New Mexico Folk & Spanish Music (bilingual)
  • Fuego 102.9 - Spanish Contemporary (Albuquerque)
  • Radio Lobo 97.7 FM - Regional Mexican (Albuquerque)
  • KRZY 1450 AM - Deportes Nuevo Mexico (Spanish Sports)
  • KOBE 92.7 FM - LA EQUIS X (Spanish CHR, Las Cruces)
  • KOBE 1450 AM - LA EQUIS X (Las Cruces)
  • K229BV 93.7 FM - La Ley 93.7 (Roswell)
  • KALN 96.1 FM - Puro Amigo (Roswell)

Additional Spanish Stations

  • KARA
  • KCKN
  • KDCE
  • KJFA-FM
  • K275AO
  • KLMA
  • KNFZ
  • KPZA-FM
  • KPZE-FM
  • KRUC
  • KRZY-FM
  • KSIL
  • KXMT
  • KXOT (FM)

Radio Bilingüe Network

Radio Bilingüe serves as a voice to empower Latinos, Indigenous Mexicans and other underserved communities. The network broadcasts in Spanish, English, Mixteco and Triqui, championing equitable access to the public airwaves for essential workers, immigrants and Latino working families.

Website: radiobilingue.org

Streaming Radio Stations - Listen Live

Many New Mexico radio stations offer online streaming so you can listen from anywhere in the world. Visit station websites or use services like TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Radio Lineup, World Radio Map, and Online Radio Box to stream New Mexico stations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

New Mexico has 281 FCC-licensed radio stations statewide. The Albuquerque market alone features 37+ FM stations and 19+ AM stations. Las Cruces has approximately 35 FM stations and 18 AM stations. The state's radio landscape includes commercial stations, public radio (NPR affiliates), college radio, community radio, and Spanish-language broadcasters.

KUNM 89.9 FM is the University of New Mexico's public radio station, broadcasting from atop Sandia Crest in Albuquerque. Founded in 1960 (originally as KNMD), KUNM joined NPR in 1978 and is affiliated with NPR, Pacifica Radio, and Public Radio International. Programming includes NPR shows like All Things Considered and Morning Edition, plus locally produced music shows featuring bluegrass, blues, cajun, zydeco, western swing, rockabilly, and Tex-Mex. KUNM broadcasts via multiple translators and full-power transmitters across New Mexico.

Top country stations include 92.3 KRST (Albuquerque's New Country Music Leader), KBQI 107.9 FM HD1 (New Mexico's Country Station), 98.1 THE BULL (KBQI-HD2, Albuquerque's Classic Country), 103.3 KTBL (Albuquerque), Zia Country 99.5 FM (Las Cruces area), and KBIM 94.9 FM The Country Giant (Roswell). These stations feature contemporary country hits, classic country, and local country artists.

New Mexico has 15+ Spanish-language radio stations. Major stations include KANW 89.1 FM (bilingual New Mexico Folk & Spanish Music), Fuego 102.9 (Spanish Contemporary in Albuquerque), Radio Lobo 97.7 FM (Regional Mexican), KRZY 1450 AM (Deportes Nuevo Mexico Spanish Sports), KOBE 92.7 FM and 1450 AM LA EQUIS X (Spanish CHR in Las Cruces), and La Ley 93.7 FM (Roswell). Radio Bilingüe Network broadcasts in Spanish, English, Mixteco and Triqui, serving Latino and Indigenous Mexican communities.

Major college stations include KUNM 89.9 FM (University of New Mexico, NPR affiliate since 1978), KRUX 91.5 FM (New Mexico State University student-run eclectic station, Spirit of College Radio Day award winner), KRWG 90.7 FM (NMSU public radio with NPR, classical, jazz), KENW 89.5 FM (Eastern New Mexico University in Portales), KTEK 88.7 FM (New Mexico Tech in Socorro), and KCLV (ENMU Wildcats Sports). These stations provide broadcasting experience for students and serve their communities with diverse programming.

Yes, many New Mexico radio stations offer live streaming on their websites and through platforms like TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Radio Lineup, World Radio Map, and Online Radio Box. Major stations like KUNM, KANW, KSFR, and iHeartMedia properties provide streaming apps and web players. Most public radio and college stations also stream live. Visit station websites or search for the station call letters on streaming platforms to listen from anywhere.

KANW 89.1 FM is the oldest FM radio station in New Mexico, operated by Albuquerque Public Schools since 1950. Nicknamed "New Mexico's Best Radio Station," KANW features New Mexico Folk music, Spanish music, and public radio programming with a focus on local New Mexico musicians and singers. The station broadcasts on 89.1 FM & HD1 in Albuquerque with translators in Gallup, Grants, Santa Rosa, Las Vegas, Moriarity, Santa Fe, and Los Alamos, providing statewide coverage of New Mexico's rich musical heritage.

Albuquerque's rock stations include 94.1 KZRR (94 Rock - New Mexico's Real Rock), 94.5 THE PIT KTBL (Active Rock with newer hard rock and metal), and KIOT 102.5 COYOTE 102.5 (Classic Rock featuring hits from the 70s, 80s, and 90s). These stations serve rock fans with different formats spanning classic rock, active rock, and mainstream rock. Many are available for streaming online through station websites and apps.
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Last updated on November 27, 2025