Doesn’t Look A Day Over 93

Cumulus Media News-Talk KKOB (News Radio 94.5 FM & AM770)/Albuquerque recently celebrated 95 years on-air by throwing a big-time birthday bash! Over 800 people — listeners, clients and former air staffers — packed the New Mexico Natural History Museum in Albuquerque on April 5 to participate in the celebration. Fun Facts: KKOB originally signed on the air on April 5, 1922 in Las Cruces, NM. The station moved to Albuquerque in 1932, and in July 1941 was upped to 50,000 watts. Cumulus Media added the FM simulcast in August 2016.

New Mexico Governor Suzanna Martinez declared Tuesday, April 5, 2017 as “Newsradio KKOB Day,” as did Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry. Mayor Berry and Lt. Governor John Sanchez were on hand to speak at the event. The catered celebration included a photo booth and party gifts for guests and was worthy of the station’s spectacular and historic 95 years serving the community.

For a look at the remarkable history of this legendary radio station, including a congratulatory message from Mary Berner, President and CEO, Cumulus Media, please view the video link posted on the KKOB website.