This has been the radio station we've all been waiting for. Local and the guy runs it out of his…read morehouse and you'd never know! They play all the songs I like and I like that they play gospel on Sundays. It's down to earth with the current R n B music and of course the old school songs too. Their content is great and always positive. Excellent representation for urban Albuquerque! Love love love it!

One year ago, almost to the day, I was riding the "shuttle service" (a school bus) from a parking…read morelot to the Muertos y Marigolds parade, and I noted the bus driver was rocking "Jeremy" from Pearl Jam. Since I virtually never venture around the FM dial (oh, what a sad, sad audio scene we suffer in ABQ), I was more than a little curious about the station and I started listening. I immediately noted the following, which remain true one year later: 1) The song selection is determined by a corporate behemoth called American Public Media, they have no DJs, the music is simply pumped onto our airwaves via a local hub. On the massive negative side, it means listeners have absolutely no way to connect with and influence the content, and forget about requests. The ugly reality of modern radio. 2) On the plus side, it means absolutely no talk and very few commercials, compared to most stations. Virtually every time I tune in I'm getting music or a lame-o promo that says something like "Area 102.9, it's like if Yoda used the Force to Rock", whatever the hell that's supposed to mean. 3) Whoever chooses this music has awful taste in "modern" rock, they play the same crap that you'll find on other stations, alt-folk and electro-anthem-y stuff that drives me fucking insane (which I must suffer or face the wrath of my 16 year-old). They also have a weird fascination with the The Cure, The Police, the Red Hot Chili Peppers (a lame selection, where Kiedis raps about stupid shit), R.E.M., U2 and a smattering of 1980's Brit Pop. A third of the time, listenable. I'd say, overall, a two-to-three star station. And, unfortunately, one of the best in town.

I'm not a big fan of classic rock, if only because as a child it was A) endlessly poured into my…read moreeardrums, B) I grew up in a city with a great local music scene, and C) now that Jane's Addiction and the Red Hot Chili Peppers have made the list of "classic rockers", I'm officially Old and grumpy. That said, I've listened to KIOT plenty, especially at my favorite laundromat when I was in grad school. Unlike the sensationalized, over-the-top stations I grew up with (and 94 Rock here), KIOT's format is a great mix of obvious classics and plenty of deeper, longer tracks. You'll find some of the lesser-played Hendrix and Stones on this station, with fewer commercial breaks and DJs that generally keep it cool. Speaking of DJs, Erika Viking is the star of the morning show, and the day for that matter. She mixes up smart, hilarious content with personal commentary that seriously connects her with the audience, a rare trait for a host, and her guests are usually pretty entertaining, to boot. For a commercial station in ABQ, this is a solid choice.

We are lucky to have this station but there is far too much talking, which seems to have increased…read moreover the last few years, and makes me need to turn it off from time to time. Let's play the music and stop talking!

Great classical music for the most part. Excessive chatter, especially in the afternoons, limits my…read morelistening.

You never know what's going to be on this channel, ads running over each other, dead air etc. I…read moreused to be a fan of some shows on kiva but the owner dumped them. Podcasts and direct live streams are how get my shows now. I just can't sit through this amateur production quality. Too bad they don't have a staff and run it like a real radio station.

Saw the low review and do not think that reviewer will find anything local to their liking here in…read moreNew Mexico. Here eddy aragon is the best.

Some basics about this very basic sports programming channel in the Duke City: Years back it became…read morea FOX affiliate -- after ESPN jumped ship -- and now it's sort of a hybrid. If you're a fan of the egomaniacal Jim Rome, you'll notice that the station boasts a fun fact: 610 was one of the first stations, nation-wide, to carry him (IMHO, not something to brag about). Dan Patrick and his band of gigglers take the early afternoon slot, and your drive home from the office features The Sports Bar, a somewhat amusing topical local show that's gotten negligibly better over the years. Like many rather one-dimensional stations, The Sports Animal throws birthday celebrations at places like Hooters and they don't seem terribly concerned about occasional gender-specific commentary, that's as specific as I'll put it. With one exception. The morning show, Opening Drive with Jeff and JJ, it's very good. Jeff Siembieda has always been an easy-going, enjoyable pro, and it's been fun listening to JJ Buck sharpen his game over the years (JJ used to speak too quickly and scramble his vowels). They're a reasonable voice for New Mexico sports critique, I'm glad they're still on the dial.

uPUBLIC has multiple locations around the downtown area and the 907 address is just one. Actually…read morethat is their main office and audio studio. Across the street at 912 is their main production studio and on Central is another office. I went to all three offices today as a part of an orientation to become a uPUBLICAN which is what they call their members. They also have another location which is their prop warehouse, supposedly the most props of anywhere in the state. It is also being set up to produce a reality TV show. All of the locations had great people, facilities, and some great equipment. While at the Central Avenue location I added the spot to Yelp so hopefully that location will show up soon. uPUBLIC produces the content for ABQ cable channels 26 and 27. 26 is going to become exclusive sports and the other non-sports content on 26 will be migrated to channel 27. uPUBLIC is going through a metamorphisis and the orientation today for both old and new members was an introduction to how the intend to do things from here on out. A tour of the facilities was given as well as a talk by all the various department heads. After this we will begin taking classes on a variety of topics and hands on learning the use of the sound and video equipment. We are being prepared to produce our own show content, or if we wish, to assist, shoot video, edit, etc.

Who knew that ABQ had a walk of fame? Not me, for sure. This nondescript building on 3rd street…read moremight be the best kept media/film secret in town. The stars are there, on the ground as you enter the building, and within you'll find a busy hive of peeps who are working to change the vibe of the 505. Come as you are. The coffee is already brewed. From what I understand, uPublic supports a wealth of cinema and local telecasts, The Morning Brew being the biggie, with local personality Larry Ahrens at the helm (and his contemporary, Erin Muffoletto, rocking the locally-known). The studio itself is pretty simplistic: one side typically features a tall table, the other a couch where Larry (grand as a skyscraper) looms over the guests and somehow makes them feel at home. There you are, sandwiched between two really great personalities that really have chemistry. And let's not forget Susan, Larry's wife, who watches each segment with abandon. My God Mother. Thank you Larry and Erin, for promoting the best of New Mexico. See you soon!