KWES (AM)

KWES (1450 AM) is a radio station licensed to Ruidoso, New Mexico, United States. The station airs a country music format, and is currently owned by Walton Stations-New Mexico, Inc.[1]

KWES
CityRuidoso, New Mexico
BrandingBear Country 94.7
Frequency1450 kHz
Translator(s)94.7 MHz - K234AQ, (Ruidoso, New Mexico)
First air date2008
FormatCountry
Power1,000 watts day
910 watts night
ClassC
Facility ID160917
Transmitter coordinates33°19′34″N 105°40′14″W
OwnerWalton Stations-New Mexico, Inc.
Sister stationsKBUY, KWES-FM
Websitekwes.net

History

KWES signed on the air on August 15, 2008 with a classic country format. On January 19, 2009 KWES changed their format to sports with programming from Fox Sports Radio. On June 20, 2014 KWES changed their format from sports to Spanish adult hits, branded as "Juan 1450".[2]

On February 19, 2018 KWES changed their format from Spanish adult hits to country, branded as "Bear Country 94.7".[3]

References

  1. "KWES Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Accessed November 28, 2013
  2. PrecisionTrak.com
  3. Walton Doubles Country Options in Ruidoso Radioinsight - February 20, 2018
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