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]
- Su Casa Magazine: New Mexico's most trusted Home Building & Remodeling publication is distributed to Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, Las Cruces, El Paso and surrounding areas. This 26 year old publication features editorial about local builders, remodelers, interior design and decor, landscaping, food and travel.[17]
- Weekly Alibi: a free, alternative weekly newspaper published in Albuquerque, featuring news, film, music, art, food, entertainment, blogs, personals and event calendars[18]
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, 4.3 Comet | "Eyewitness News 4" | Hubbard Broadcasting |
| KNME | 05 | 35 | 5.1 PBS, 5.2 V-Me, 5.3 FNX | "New Mexico PBS" | UNM/APS |
| KOAT | 07 | 07 | 7.1 ABC, 7.2 Estrella TV, 7.3 Justice Network | "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 Antenna TV, 11.3 QVC, 11.4 QVC+, 11.5 KDAZ audio | 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, 32.5 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 Antenna TV, 21.2 The Action Channel, 21.3 Retro TV, 21.4 Rev'n, 21.5 WeatherNation 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 blank | Alpha-Omega Broadcasting |
| KNMQ-LD | 43 | 43 | 43.1 Antenna TV, 43.2 blank, 43.3 QVC, 43.4 QVC+, 43.5 KCHF relay, 43.6 KDAZ audio, 43.7 DrTV | 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 | AM 730 | am730kdaz.com |
| KKOB | 770 | News/Talk | NewsRadio 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 | Catholic Radio | Immaculate Heart Radio | ihradio.com |
| 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 PRI, New Mexico music | 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 | 80s 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 | Modern AC | The River | theriver1067.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 | |
| K225CH | 92.9 | Oldies | KDSK | kdsk.com |
| K229CL | 93.7 | Currently off the air | ||
| K233CG | 94.5 | News/Talk | KKOB (AM) | 770kkob.com |
| K240BL | 95.9 | Talk | KIVA | abq.fm |
| K245CD | 96.9 | Currently off the air | KDAZ | am730kdaz.com |
| K251AU | 98.1 | Classic Country | KBQI (HD-2) | classiccountry981.com |
| K255AU | 98.9 | Catholic Radio | KQNM | 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 | News/Talk | KANW (HD-2) | kanw.com |
Low Power FM
| Station | Frequency | Format(s) | Branding | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KMGG-LP | 99.9 | Urban Adult Contemporary | The Beat | 99thebeatfm.com |
| KQUQ-LP | 102.1 | Community | www.quote-unquote.org | |
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
- ↑ "Su Casa Homes". www.sucasamagazine.com. Retrieved 2016-08-01.
- ↑ Weekly Alibi
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