KYRN
| Frequency | 102.1 MHz |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic hits |
| Affiliations | Accuweather Salem Radio Network Westwood One |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Socorro Community Radio |
| History | |
First air date | 2022 (as KYRN) |
Former call signs | KYRN (2022-2025) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 164088 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 100 watts |
| HAAT | 571 meters (1,873 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 34°4′17.8″N 106°57′44.3″W / 34.071611°N 106.962306°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
KNMQ (102.1 FM) is a radio station licensed to Socorro, New Mexico. KYRN is owned and operated by Socorro Community Radio. The format of the station is classic hits that broadcasts local and national news, weather, and Socorro High School sports, as well as Spanish music on weekends.[2]
The station has a two-hour live morning program, Sunrise Socorro, hosted by Steve Edmondson that includes sports commentary.[3]
History
[edit]In 2022, Socorro Community Radio successfully renewed its license despite an informal objection filed by Green Lion Media.[4]
On April 1, 2025, KYRN dropped its classic country format and began stunting with Christmas music as "Santa 102.1". On April 3, 2025 after two days of stunting, KYRN launched a classic hits format under new KNMQ call letters.[5]
Previous logo
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References
[edit]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KNMQ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Socorro Community Radio". New Mexico Broadcasters Association (NMBA). Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ Baeza, Juan (July 14, 2022). "Edmundson likes Socorro's diverse community". El Defenso Chieftain. Number Nine Media, Inc. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ Ashworth, Susan (June 25, 2022). "N.M. Station Signs Consent Decree in Transfer Case". Radio World. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ KYRN Flips to Classic Hits Radioinsight - April 3, 2025
External links
[edit]- Facility details for Facility ID 164088 (KYRN) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KYRN in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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