Media in Albuquerque, New Mexico
The following is a list of print media and broadcast media contained within the greater Albuquerque metropolitan area, and some media in adjacent Santa Fe which also targets Albuquerque.
Newspapers
- ABQ Free Press: An independent free new newspaper covering various topics in and around Albuquerque; has no affiliations with any media conglomerates
- Albuquerque Business First: local business news, resources and more; printed weekly, daily morning and afternoon digital editions
- Albuquerque Journal: the largest newspaper in New Mexico; contains state and local news
- The Albuquerque Tribune: defunct
- Bosque Beast: covers animals, pets and animal-lovers; published six times a year; free to every residence and business in Corrales; delivered free to pickup locations around Albuquerque and Sandoval County
- CNM Chronicle: Central New Mexico Community College's student-run newspaper
- Corrales Comment: a tiny newspaper covering some events in Corrales, New Mexico, with one writer, editor and publisher
- Daily Lobo: independent student newspaper of the University of New Mexico
- Valencia County News-Bulletin: weekly paper serving Belen, Bosque Farms, Los Lunas, Peralta, Rio Communities and all of Valencia County, New Mexico
Magazines
- ABQ Arts & Entertainment: a free monthly magazine covering art, theater, music, dance and film
- Accent Albuquerque Magazine; defunct
- Albuquerque the Magazine: a monthly magazine chronicling life in Albuquerque
- Around 505: celebrates the unique lifestyle in the metropolitan Southwest; covers upcoming performances from ballet to retro rock, home improvement tips, and a product showcase; free on the stands
- Local Flavor: a free, monthly magazine covering food and wine in northern New Mexico
- Local iQ: Albuquerque's refined modern lifestyle magazine; contains hyper-local information including arts and entertainment, food, wine, music, film, books, theater, travel, comedy, retail and art, among many other topics; printed bi-weekly; free on the stands
- New Mexico Kids!: a free family magazine packed with information for parents, grandparents, educators and young people; includes a comprehensive calendar of events, directories of schools, camps and afterschool activities, regular columns, and feature stories; distributed to more than 300 locations in and around Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Los Alamos; six issues are published each year
- New Mexico MarketPlace: New Mexico's oldest and largest monthly shopper publication; distributed free of charge by direct mail to 175,000 recipient single-family households throughout the Albuquerque metro area
- Su Casa Magazine: New Mexico's most trusted Home Building & Remodeling publication is distributed to Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, Las Cruces, El Paso and surrounding areas. This 26 year old publication features editorial about local builders, remodelers, interior design and decor, landscaping, food and travel.
- Weekly Alibi: a free, alternative weekly newspaper published in Albuquerque, featuring news, film, music, art, food, entertainment, blogs, personals and event calendars
Television
Callsign | Display Ch. | Digital Ch. | Programming | Owner & Additional Notes |
KASA | 02 | 27 | 2.1 Telemundo | Ramar Communications; licensed to Santa Fe |
KOB | 04 | 26 | 4.1 NBC, 4.2 This TV, 4.3 Comet | Hubbard Broadcasting |
KNME | 05 | 35 | 5.1 PBS, 5.2 PBS Kids, 5.3 FNX | UNM/APS |
KOAT | 07 | 07 | 7.1 ABC, 7.2 Estrella TV, 7.3 Justice Network | Hearst-Argyle |
KNMD | 09 | 08 | 9.1 PBS World, 9.2 Create | UNM; licensed to Santa Fe |
KRQE | 13 | 13 | 13.1 CBS, 13.2 Fox, 13.3 Bounce TV | Nexstar Media Group |
KLUZ | 14 | 22 | 14.1 Univision, 14.2 Quest, 14.3 HSN, 14.4 Court TV, 14.5 Dabl | Entravision |
KTEL | 15 | 27 | 15.1 MeTV | Ramar Communications |
KWBQ | 19 | 29 | 19.1 The CW, 19.2 Grit, 19.3 Laff, 19.4 Ion | Tamer Media; licensed to Santa Fe |
KASA | 29 | 27 | 29.1 H&I | Ramar Communications |
KASA | 33 | 27 | 33.1 Charge! | Ramar Communications |
KTFQ | 41 | 16 | 41.1 UniMás, 41.2 LATV, 41.3 HSN, 41.4 Stadium | Entravision |
KASY | 50 | 36 | 50.1 MNTV, 50.2 Court TV Mystery, 50.3 GetTV, 50.4 Cozi TV, 50.5 Antenna TV | Tamer Media |
Religious stations
Callsign | Display Ch. | Digital Ch. | Programming | Owner |
KCHF | 11 | 10 | 11.1 Various Christian Programs, 11.2 QVC, 11.3 QVC2 | Son Broadcasting; licensed to Santa Fe |
KNAT | 23 | 24 | 23.1 TBN, 23.2 Hillsong Channel, 23.3 Smile, 23.4 TBN Enlace, 23.5 Positiv | Trinity Broadcasting |
KAZQ | 32 | 17 | 32.1 Religious Independent, 32.2 bvovn, 32.3 SBN, 32.5 Daystar | Alpha-Omega Broadcasting |
Low-powered stations
Callsign | Display Ch. | Digital Ch. | Programming | Owner |
KTEL-CD | 15 | 15 | 15.3 Telemundo, 15.4 MeTV, 15.5 H&I, 15.6 Movies!, 15.7 infomercials, 15.8 Jewelry TV | Ramar Communications |
KUPT-LD | 2/16 | 32 | 2.2 TeleXitos, 16.1 Movies!, 16.2 infomercials, 16.3 H&I | Ramar Communications |
KNMQ-LD | 20 | 20 | 20.1 The Family Channel, 20.2 WeatherNation TV, 20.3 QVC, 20.4 QVC2, 20.5 KCHF relay, 20.6 KDAZ audio | RJ Enterprises |
KYNM-CD | 21 | 21 | 21.1 The Action Channel, 21.2 Retro TV, 21.3 Rev'n | Belmax Broadcasting |
KTVS-LD | 36 | 23 | 36.1 Light TV, 36.2 Almavision, 36.3 Light TV | Alpha-Omega Broadcasting |
KRTN-LD | 39 | 18 | 39.1 Me-TV, 39.2 infomercials, 39.3 Jewelry TV, 39.4 Buzzr | Ramar Communications |
Analog
- Channel 25: KQDF Azteca America, DTV America
- Channel 48: KTFA Home Shopping Network, Entravision
Comcast is the main cable television provider in Albuquerque.
- Community Cable Channel 27, Quote-Unquote Inc.
- Encantada TV channel 26, Quote-Unquote Inc.
- GOV Channel 16, city and county
Radio