After stunting for two days as “Santa 102.1“, Socrorro Community Radio Country “Mine Country 102.1” KYRN Socorro NM flipped to Classic Hits under its new KNMQ call letters.
The station is promoting it will feature Classic Hits on weekdays and Classic Rock on weekends. The flip comes under a new programming agreement with Don Davis’ Vanguard Media to operate the station through the end of 2026 or exercising its option to purchase the station. The KNMQ call letters are a tribute to the former 105.9 KNMQ Santa Fe, which served the Albuquerque market as a CHR in the 1980s.
The new brand is streaming here.
Original Report 4/2: Socrorro Community Radio Country “Mine Country 102.1” KYRN Socorro NM began stunting on April 1 with Christmas music as “Santa 102.1“.
The move coincided with a call letter change to KNMQ. Owner Steve Edmondson shared a message on the station’s Facebook page. “Thanks for listening to KYRN Mine Country 102.1! Lots of Warrior Sports, local news, great classic country music, and Sunrise Socorro. Thanks to all those that were guest on Sunrise Socorro from coaches, to local & state level office holders and candidates for office, those who gave us information about local events and of course Entertainment Erin. Special thanks to Tammy Pace, George Funkhouser, the late Manny Marquez, and Jaun Baeza. It has been a great ride, but it’s time for change. I have been greatly blessed to have the opportunity to share many great moments with you and I will always cherish those moments.”
