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KKOB, Albuquerque Named Station of the Year by NMBA

Three of Cumulus Media’s Albuquerque radio stations were honored by the New Mexico Broadcasters Association with Excellence in Broadcasting Awards. News/talk KKOB-AM/FM received seven awards, including Station of the Year for the second consecutive year. It was also honored in the categories of Breaking News,im Complete Newscast, Continuing Coverage, Features News, Newscaster of the Year (news anchor Haylee Gonzales), and Sports Play by Play. In addition, sports talk KNML and country KRST-FM were each recognized for excellence. KKOB news director John Summers states, “It’s the hard work and dedication to factual journalism that brings success. Each knows and understands just how important their work is in relaying details correctly and concepts honestly. The bottom line is simple. They love what they do. And it shows.”