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The year was 1994, and Richard Towne — retiring June 30 after serving 30 years as general manager of KUNM-FM, UNM’s public radio station — had a big decision to make. The last few years, he had spent time taking short-term and short-notice assignments...

Jeffrey Pope, who has led public radio stations around the country for nearly two decades, has been selected as the next general manager of KUNM-FM, The University of New Mexico’s public radio station.   He will transition gradually into the position...

University of New Mexico alumna Henrietta Mann, along with "Native America Calling," the live radio show that airs on UNM’s radio station KUNM, were two of the 12 recipients awarded the 2021 National Humanities Medal presented by the National Endowment...

The two podcasters who got their start at The University of New Mexico have seen considerable listener growth over the past few years. Throughout the years, The Breaking Math Podcast (formerly associated with KUNM) has grown significantly. Currently,...

KUNM Radio, at the University of New Mexico, has selected Megan Kamerick to be the station’s next News Director. Kamerick started her position on July 19, 2021, following an extensive national search to fill a critical role for KUNM’s public service...

KUNM news staff took home dozens of awards this year for radio coverage ranging from podcasts to breaking news. The awards are especially notable after a year of immense challenges where reporters struggled to keep communities informed on COVID-19 and...

Chicago, Memphis, and the Mississippi Delta are places associated with blues music. Rooted in the African American experience, the blues gained wide popularity and inspired musicians and music scenes around the world. "Playing the Burque Blues" is a...

The KUNM community is heartbroken to say that News Director Hannah Colton died earlier this week at age 29.  She...

Like a lighthouse reaching across a dark night, radio broadcasts have brought joy and hope to people around the world for centuries. Here at The University of New Mexico, NPR affiliate KUNM is carrying on that mission by ensuring every member of the...

During the current COVID-19 pandemic, there is a corresponding “infodemic,” a surfeit of information and misinformation that makes it difficult for the average American to find the facts they need to navigate the ongoing public health crisis. In an...