KUNM-FM
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The public radio station KUNM-FM broadcasts on FM 89.9 Mhz from the third floor of Oñate Hall, on the campus of the University of New Mexico (UNM) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. As of 2004, KUNM had repeaters in Arroyo Seco, Cuba, Dzilth-Na-O-Dit, Eagle Nest, Las Vegas, Socorro and Taos. It features a range of locally produced music shows, news coverage, and public affairs programming.
The station is funded through a combination of listener sponsorship and underwriting by local businesses, student fees, and other sources. Listener support accounts for approximately 50% of the station's operating budget.
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[edit] History
KUNM first went on air 19 October 1966. It was originally an AM station, broadcast from the basement of the Student Union Building (SUB), and could be heard within a few blocks of the SUB.
KUNM was one of the first radio stations to carry Amy Goodman's "Democracy Now."
The station's programming is also provided in streaming digital format from its website.
The transmitter atop the crest of the Sandia Mountains (Sandia Crest) was upgraded to digital in November 2006.
[edit] News & Public Affairs Programming
Five times a week, the live call-in show Native America Calling originates from KUNM's "Studio 49". Native America Calling is the only nationally syndicated call-in talk show produced by Native Americans, focusing on Native issues.
In fall of 2006, the in-house, half-hour "Evening Report" was reformatted to include local and regional news stories interspersed with NPR's national news.
[edit] Music Programming
Early weekday afternoons have locally-produced jazz programming, Free Form", which features a variety of hosts playing a range of music.
Late mornings feature classical music from National Public Radio.
Evening music programming varies from acoustic folk to experimental electronic.
[edit] Syndicated Programming
KUNM broadcasts syndicated programming for several hours each day.
National Public Radio (NPR) is broadcast during the morning and evenings. NPR programming provides national news programs seven days a week.
Pacifica Radio programming includes "Democracy Now", "This Way Out", and "Counterspin".
Public Radio International programming includes "Afropop Worldwide", "This American Life", and occasional seasonal programs.
[edit] External links
- KUNM-FM On-Line
- Native America Calling
- Pacifica Radio Network
- Democracy Now
- National Public Radio
- Public Radio Coverage 2004, New Mexico
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