Media in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Media in Albuquerque, New Mexico is a designated market area (DMA) or media market that includes print media (newspapers and magazines) and broadcast media (radio and television) in the greater Albuquerque metropolitan area.
Newspapers
- ABQ Free Press: an independent free new newspaper covering various topics in and around Albuquerque; has no affiliations with any media conglomerates [1]
- Albuquerque Business First: local business news, resources and more; printed weekly, daily morning and afternoon digital editions[2]
- Albuquerque Journal: the largest newspaper in New Mexico; contains state and local news[3]
- The Albuquerque Tribune: defunct
- Bosque Beast: covers animals, pets and animal-lovers; published six times a year; free to every residence and business in Corrales; delivered free to pickup locations around Albuquerque and Sandoval County[4]
- CNM Chronicle: Central New Mexico Community College's student-run newspaper[5]
- Corrales Comment: a tiny newspaper covering some events in Corrales, New Mexico, with one writer, editor and publisher[6]
- Daily Lobo: independent student newspaper of the University of New Mexico [7]
- Valencia County News-Bulletin: weekly paper serving Belen, Bosque Farms, Los Lunas, Peralta, Rio Communities and all of Valencia County, New Mexico[8]
Magazines
- ABQ Arts & Entertainment: a free monthly magazine covering art, theater, music, dance and film[9]
- Accent Albuquerque Magazine; defunct [10]
- Albuquerque the Magazine: a monthly magazine chronicling life in Albuquerque[11]
- Around 505: celebrates the unique lifestyle in the metropolitan Southwest; covers upcoming performances from ballet to retro rock, home improvement tips, and a product showcase; free on the stands[12]
- Local Flavor: a free, monthly magazine covering food and wine in northern New Mexico[13]
- Local iQ: Albuquerque's refined modern lifestyle magazine; contains hyper-local information including arts and entertainment, food, wine, music, film, books, theater, travel, comedy, retail and art, among many other topics; printed bi-weekly; free on the stands[14]
- New Mexico Kids!: a free family magazine packed with information for parents, grandparents, educators and young people; includes a comprehensive calendar of events, directories of schools, camps and afterschool activities, regular columns, and feature stories; distributed to more than 300 locations in and around Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Los Alamos; six issues are published each year[15]
- New Mexico MarketPlace: New Mexico's oldest and largest monthly shopper publication; distributed free of charge by direct mail to 175,000 recipient single-family households throughout the Albuquerque metro area[16]
- Weekly Alibi: a free, alternative weekly newspaper published in Albuquerque, featuring news, film, music, art, food, entertainment, blogs, personals and event calendars[17]
Television
Full-powered stations
| Callsign | Display Ch. | Digital Ch. | Programming | Name/slogan | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KASA | 02 | 27 | 2.1 Fox, 2.2 Cozi TV, 2.3 Ion | "2 KASA Fox" "News 13 on Fox 2" | Media General |
| KOB | 04 | 26 | 4.1 NBC, 4.2 This TV | "Eyewitness News 4" | Hubbard Broadcasting |
| KNME | 05 | 35 | 5.1 PBS, 5.2 V-Me | "New Mexico PBS" | UNM/APS |
| KOAT | 07 | 07 | 7.1 ABC, 7.2 Estrella TV | "Action 7 News" | Hearst-Argyle |
| KNMD | 09 | 08 | 9.1 PBS World, 9.2 Create | "New Mexico PBS" | UNM |
| KRQE | 13 | 13 | 13.1 CBS, 13.2 GetTV | "KRQE News 13" | Media General |
| KTFQ | 14 | 22 | 14.1 UniMás | "UniMás Nuevo México" | UniMás owned, Entravision operated |
| KWBQ | 19 | 29 | 19.1 The CW, 19.2 Grit, 19.3 Laff | "New Mexico's CW" | Tamer Media |
| KLUZ | 41 | 42 | 41.1 Univision, 41.2 LATV, 41.3 HSN | "Univision Nuevo Mexico" | Entravision |
| KASY | 50 | 45 | 50.1 MNTV, 50.2 Escape | "My50-TV" | Tamer Media |
Religious stations
| Callsign | Display Ch. | Digital Ch. | Programming | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCHF | 11 | 10 | 11.1 Various Christian Programs, 11.2 WeatherNation TV, 11.3 Heartland, 11.4 Antenna TV | Son Broadcasting |
| KNAT | 23 | 24 | 23.1 TBN, 23.2 Church Channel, 23.3 JCTV, 23.4 TBN Enlace, 23.5 Smile of a Child | Trinity Broadcasting |
| KAZQ | 32 | 17 | 32.1 Christian Programs, Classic Shows, 32.2 GOD TV, 32.3 SonLife Broadcasting Network, 32.4 AFR Talk, 32.5 Daystar | Alpha-Omega Broadcasting |
Low-powered stations
| Callsign | Display Ch. | Digital Ch. | Programming | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KTEL-CD | 15 | 15 | 15.1 Telemundo | Ramar Communications |
| KUPT-LD | 16 | 16 | 16.1 Movies!, 16.2 infomercials, 16.3 H&I | Ramar Communications |
| KYNM-CD | 21 | 21 | 21.1 MundoFox, 21.2 Tuff TV, 21.3 Retro TV, 21.4 Rev'n, 21.5 QVC, 21.6 Antenna TV | Belmax Broadcasting |
| KRTN-LD | 33 | 39 | 33.1 Me-TV, 33.2 Buzzr, 33.3 Jewelry TV | Ramar Communications |
| KTVS-LD | 36 | 36 | 36.1 Religious Independent, 36.2 Almavision, 36.3 KAZQ relay | Alpha-Omega Broadcasting |
| KNMQ-LD | 43 | 43 | 43.1 Antenna TV, 43.2 Heartland, 43.3 WeatherNation TV, 43.11 KCHF relay, 43.730 KDAZ audio | RJ Enterprises |
| KRTN-LD | 47 | 39 | 47.1 Telemundo (KTEL-CD) | Ramar Communications |
Analog
- Channel 25: KQDF Azteca America, DTV America
- Channel 48: KTFA Home Shopping Network, Entravision
Local cable channels
Comcast is the main cable television provider in Albuquerque.
- Community Cable Channel 27, Quote-Unquote Inc. (public-access television cable TV )
- Encantada TV channel 26, Quote-Unquote Inc. (arts, education, and events)
- GOV Channel 16, city and county (government-access television cable TV)
Radio
AM stations
| Station | Frequency | Format(s) | Branding | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNML | 610 | Sports Talk | The Sports Animal | 610thesportsanimal.com |
| KDAZ | 730 | Religious | Z-73 | kdaz.org |
| KKOB | 770 | News/Talk | NewsRadio 770 KKOB | 770kkob.com |
| KARS | 840 | Active Rock | Area 102.9 | area1029.com |
| KSVA | 920 | Christian Talk | LifeTalk Radio | lifetalk.net |
| KKIM | 1000 | Christian Talk | wilkinsradio.com | |
| KTBL | 1050 | Talk | 1050 KTBL | 1050talk.com |
| KXKS | 1190 | Spanish Christian | wilkinsradio.com | |
| KDSK | 1240 | Oldies | Sound Souvenirs | kdsk.com |
| KABQ | 1350 | Talk | Progressive Talk 1350 | abqtalk.com |
| KRZY | 1450 | Spanish Sports Talk | ESPN Deportes | espndeportes1450.com |
| KOAZ | 1510 | Smooth Jazz | The Oasis | 1037theoasis.com |
| KQNM | 1550 | Currently off the air | ||
| KIVA | 1600 | Talk | Fox News ABQ | abq.fm |
FM stations
| Station | Frequency | Format(s) | Branding | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KLYT | 88.3 | Christian Rock | Star 88 | mystaticradio.com |
| KANW | 89.1 | NPR and Public Radio International | KANW | kanw.com |
| KUNM | 89.9 | NPR and college radio | KUNM | kunm.org |
| KQLV | 90.7 | Christian AC | K-Love | klove.com |
| KFLQ | 91.5 | Christian Radio | Family Life Radio | myflr.org |
| KRST | 92.3 | Country | Nash FM | nashfm923krst.com |
| KKOB | 93.3 | Current Hit Radio | KOB FM | kobfm.com |
| KZRR | 94.1 | Rock | 94 Rock | 94rock.com |
| KOLZ | 95.1 | Rhythmic Oldies | Hot 95.1 | hotabq.com |
| KHFM | 95.5 | Classical | Classical KHFM | classicalkhfm.com |
| KBZU | 96.3 | Country Hits | Nash Icon | 963nashicon.com |
| KKSS | 97.3 | Rhythmic Contemporary | Kiss 97.3 | mykiss973.com |
| KLVO | 97.7 | Regional Mexican | Radio Lobo | radiolobo.net |
| KABG | 98.5 | Classic Hits | Big 98.5 | big985.com |
| KMGA | 99.5 | Adult Contemporary | Magic FM | 995magicfm.com |
| KPEK | 100.3 | Hot AC | The Peak | 1003thepeak.com |
| KJFA | 101.3 | Regional Mexican | La Jefa | kjfa.com |
| KQTM | 101.7 | Sports Talk | 101.7 The Team | 1017theteam.com |
| KIOT | 102.5 | Classic Rock | Coyote 102.5 | coyote1025.com |
| KDRF | 103.3 | Adult Hits | eD FM | ed.fm |
| KTEG | 104.1 | Modern Rock | The Edge | 1041theedge.com |
| KABQ | 104.7 | Classic Hits | 104.7 KABQ | 1047kabq.com |
| KKRG | 105.1 | Classic hip-hop | Yo! 105.1 | yo1051.com |
| KQRI | 105.5 | Christian Hits | Air 1 | air1.com |
| KRZY | 105.9 | Latin Adult Hits | Jose | jose1059.com |
| KDLW | 106.3 | Current Hit Radio | Z 106-3 | z1063.com |
| KAGM | 106.7 | Rhythmic Contemporary | Wild 106.7 | wild1067abq.com |
| KNKT | 107.1 | Christian Radio | The Connection | knkt.com |
| KBQI | 107.9 | Country | Big I 107.9 | bigi1079.com |
FM translators
| Translator | Frequency | Format | Parent Station | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K220GM | 91.9 | Religious Talk | KEAR | |
| K229CL | 93.7 | Oldies | KDSK | kdsk.com |
| K233CG | 94.5 | Christian Hits | KQRI | air1.com |
| K240BL | 95.9 | Talk | KIVA | abq.fm |
| K251AU | 98.1 | Classic Country | KBQI (HD-2) | classiccountry981.com |
| K255AU | 98.9 | Catholic Radio | KXXQ | ihradio.com |
| K265CA | 100.9 | Urban Contemporary | KZRR (HD-2) | 1009thebeat.com |
| K275AO | 102.9 | Active Rock | KARS | area1029.com |
| K279BP | 103.7 | Smooth Jazz | KOAZ | 1037theoasis.com |
| K298BY | 107.5 | Talk | KIVA | abq.fm |
Low Power FM
| Station | Frequency | Format(s) | Branding | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KMGG-LP | 99.9 | Urban Adult Contemporary | The Beat | 99thebeatfm.com |
References
- ↑ "About the ABQ Free Press". ABQ Free Press. ABQ Free Press. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
- ↑ Albuquerque Business First
- ↑ Albuquerque Journal
- ↑ Bosque Beast
- ↑ CNM Chronicle
- ↑ Corrales Comment
- ↑ Daily Lobo
- ↑ Valencia County News-Bulletin
- ↑ ABQ Arts & Entertainment
- ↑ Accent Albuquerque Magazine
- ↑ Albuquerque the Magazine
- ↑ Around 505
- ↑ Local Flavor
- ↑ Local IQ
- ↑ New Mexico Kids!
- ↑ New Mexico MarketPlace
- ↑ Weekly Alibi
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