KUNM-FM (Albuquerque, NM)

KUNM is a public radio station that operates on FM 89.9 MHz, transmitting from a high elevation on Sandia Crest. The station's broadcasts are produced on the third floor of Oñate Hall, located at the University of New Mexico (UNM) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Since April 3, 2008, KUNM has expanded its reach through translators broadcasting at 91.1 in Cuba (K216CU) and Eagle Nest-Cimarron (K216CT), as well as at 91.9 in Nageezi (Dzilth-Na-O-Dit) (K220EM) and Las Vegas (K220AW).

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Federal funding cuts bring uncertainty to future of vaccine access campaigns in southern New Mexico

3 days ago | kunm.org | Jonny Coker

On Wednesday, the New Mexico Department of Health, in collaboration with the nonprofit Empowerment Congress of Doña Ana County, held a vaccine clinic at Doña Ana Community College in Anthony, New Mexico. Federal funding cuts have hit the local nonprofit Empowerment Congress, with the organization losing the grant responsible for funding its vaccine access campaigns. Director of the organization Daisy Maldonado said these cuts will leave underserved communities with less access to healthcare.
Think New Mexico urges Governor to call a special session to address health care worker shortage

1 week ago | kunm.org | Taylor Velazquez

New Mexico is one of two states in the nation that charges a gross receipts tax on medical services. But Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has vetoed a bill that would have changed that. This comes as the state experiences a chronic shortage of health care professionals, some of whom criticize the cost of practicing medicine here. House Bill 14 proposed to eliminate the gross receipts tax on medical services. Currently, many providers are on the hook to pay the full 8%, where Hawaii caps its tax at 4.7%.
WED: Two service members deployed to Southern border killed in Santa Teresa vehicle accident, + More

1 week ago | kunm.org | Tara Copp |Susan Bryan

Border deployment vehicle accident kills two service members, third in critical condition - By Tara Copp, Associated PressTwo service members deployed to the U.S. Southern border were killed and a third is in serious condition after a vehicle accident near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, the military announced late Tuesday.
TrillBot on Studio 505 Ahead of Their "Leap" Album Release Party

1 week ago | kunm.org | Brandon Kennedy

Tues. 4/15 7pm. Tonight Studio 505 features a conversation and live DJ set with TrillBot (Will Ribbans) recorded last week in KUNM's Studio A with host Brandon Kennedy and engineer Chris Alires. At 8pm Studio 505 will feature a set of songs selected from TrillBot, and at 9pm Maewyn Padilla will be spinning a selection of vinyl. The release of TrillBot's latest EP "Leap" is this Thursday, April 17th from 7:30pm - 11pm at Sister Bar (407 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102).
TUES: Deb Haaland stakes out early financial lead in NM's governor race, + More

1 week ago | kunm.org | Alanna Durkin Richer |Eric Tucker |Matthew Narvaiz

Deb Haaland stakes out early financial lead in NM's governor race - Dan Boyd, New Mexico’s 2026 primary election is still more than a year out, but the race to amass a hefty campaign war chest is already underway. Democrat Deb Haaland reported Monday having raked in nearly $2.9 million in contributions since announcing her campaign for governor in February.
FRI: NM governor fires housing policy adviser, + More

1 week ago | kunm.org | Matthew Brown |Matthew Daly |Carolyn Thompson

NM governor fires housing policy adviser - Austin Fisher, Source New MexicoGov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office confirmed on Thursday that Daniel Werwath, her housing policy adviser, left his job last week. In an interview on Thursday afternoon, Werwath said the governor’s office told him they’re “going in a different direction on housing” and terminated his employment. The governor’s employees work at will, meaning they can be fired for any legal reason.
State agencies host free Summer Reading Program as student’s struggle with literacy

2 weeks ago | kunm.org | Taylor Velazquez

As new numbers indicate that New Mexico fourth and eighth graders have the lowest reading scores in the nation, state education agencies announced they will host the second annual free Summer Reading Program beginning in June to try and curb summer reading loss. The Public Education Department recently released its NM Vistas Report Card that shows only 39% of students are proficient in reading.
Surveys reveal widespread cattle damage to New Mexico’s rivers and wetlands

2 weeks ago | kunm.org | Bryce Dix

A newly released report shows widespread livestock grazing is destroying streamside habitats in New Mexico and Arizona. The conservationists who released it say the federal government has failed to protect the endangered plants and animals living in these riparian zones. Based on eight years of field surveys, the report takes a look at 178 Forest Service and 35 Bureau of Land Management grazing allotments in Arizona and New Mexico.
With sweeping tariffs, Trump tries to rewind globalization

2 weeks ago | kunm.org | Scott Horsley |Asma Khalid
UNM moves to slash ‘affirmative action’ policy language

3 weeks ago | kunm.org | Bryce Dix

The University of New Mexico is attempting to change several administrative policies and procedures for equal opportunity and discrimination by slashing all mentions of “affirmative action.”KUNM’s Morning Edition host Bryce Dix sat down with Daily Lobo Editor-in-Chief Lily Alexander to chat about these changes and why campus leadership has shortened the comment period to weigh-in.