KABQ-FM

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KABQ-FM (104.1 mhz) is a radio station licensed to Santa Fe, NM, covering Albuquerque and northern New Mexico. It is owned by Clear Channel and broadcasts a Smooth Jazz format at 100kw.

Prior to the switch to Smooth Jazz on Sept. 29, 2006, 104.1 had a Hispanic Rhythmic format that began in early 2005 called "Mega 104.1" which played hip-hop and reggaeton but it failed to generate decent ratings or revenue. Clear Channel had also attempted to do Adult Album Alternative on that frequency as well when they had moved Santa Fe's KBAC to 104.1 in 2002. That stations eclectic format did not bring impressive results in Albuquerque and attempts to make changes came at the protest of Santa Fe listeners which would result in KBAC moving back to Santa Fe and a more mainstream version of AAA called "World Class Rock" would launch on 104.1 in late 2003 only to generate similar results. The station also had a Classic Rock format as KLSK from 1991-2002.

Note that there is also another smooth jazz station on KSFQ-FM (101.1 mhz) licensed to White Rock, NM, which is also owned by Clear Channel. However, KSFQ-FM covers less of the Albuquerque area, particularly the southern sections of the city. Clear Channel intends to sell KSFQ-FM to an unnamed buyer, along with a sister station, KBAC-FM [1].