FY17 Station Activity Report

1. Describe your overall goals and approach to address identified community issues, needs, and interests through your station’s vital local services, such as multiplatform long and short- form content, digital and in-person engagement, education services, community information, partnership support, and other activities, and audiences you reached or new audiences you engaged.

KANW has numerous facilities serving Eastern, Northern, Western and Central , with our FM service, our HD service, one primary radio station, four repeater radio stations and four translator stations, and our coverage area includes many rural and underserved minority communities in Eastern, Northern, Western and Central New Mexico. KANW works with in all the communities we serve through ascertainment meetings, community outreach during cultural celebrations, fiestas, and Matanzas, throughout the year. We regularly review our programming to ensure it is meeting the needs of the communities we serve.

An annual service we provide to all our communities is the broadcast of the Governors State of the State Address, bringing this address to many rural and underserved communities that would otherwise not hear the address.

KANW continues its proud tradition of being the venue for and maintains our associate with the New Mexico Latin Music Association and the New Mexico Hispano Music Association to preserve New Mexico’s rich music heritage. KANW broadcasts New Mexico music daily.

KANW is a media sponsor for the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce gala and annual meeting.

As a member of the New Mexico Broadcasters Association KANW staff attends regular ascertainment meetings to better understand the issues, problems, needs and wants of our community.

KANW is a member of the Albuquerque Economic Forum and attends meetings and records speakers and broadcasts the recordings thus making the information available to the public.

KANW continues to increase our presences with all forms of social media, live remotes, fiestas, and events in communities throughout Eastern, Northern, Western and Central New Mexico.

KANW produces and broadcasts New Mexico news on the hour Monday through Friday, from 4am to Noon, and afternoons at 4pm and 5pm.

KANW produces and broadcasts Dateline New Mexico & New Mexico Close Up daily Monday through Friday.

During FY17 KANW produced and broadcasted 33 programs to educate New Mexicans about issues and concerns and provide community outreach to all constitutes in Eastern, Northern, Western and Central New Mexico. (See detailed program descriptions in under question number 2)

2. Describe key initiatives and the variety of partners with whom you collaborated, including other public media outlets, community nonprofits, government agencies, educational institutions, the business community, teachers and parents, etc. This will illustrate the many ways you’re connected across the community and engaged with other important organizations in the area.

KANW partners with public media outlets throughout New Mexico, (KANW, KENW, KNME, KRWG and KUNM) with the production and broadcasting of Report from Santa Fe, Dateline New Mexico, and New Mexico Close-up.

KANW partnered with the Albuquerque Journal on several Town Hall Meetings and broadcasts. Topics included Guardianship of the Elderly, and The Status of Higher Education in New Mexico.

As a member of Albuquerque Economic Forum, KANW attends and records speakers which we broadcast to the public. Thus, providing access to all New Mexicans.

KANW City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs making Albuquerque Senior Friendly City.

KANW provide coverage of the New Mexico State Legislature.

KANW with Albuquerque Public Schools, broadcasts from the school choice fair, educational meetings and event through out the year.

KANW partners with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Valencia County, by providing live broadcast from the World’s Largest Matanza annually, connecting New Mexicans to this historical and cultural event.

KANW supports the Albuquerque Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Gala, La Noche Encantada event and other events annually.

KANW Community Outreach programs:

July 18, 2016, Report From Santa Fe, Global Open Data Movement; Albuquerque and New Mexico, Providing Meta Data Online: Guest: Tom Johnson, Director of the Institute of Analytic Journalism. Issue: The Open Data Movement; transparency in government; Freedom of Information Act; Albuquerque providing meta data online; easy access to public data taxpayers have paid for.

September 19, 2016, KANW Live Special, High-Profile Legislative Races – Control of the Legislature: Democrat John Sapien and Republican Diego Espinoza in District 9; Republican Sarah Maestas Barnes and Democrat Anne Romero in House District 15; Democrat Daniel Ivy-Soto and Eric Burton in Senate District 15; Republican Christina Hall and Democrat Liz Thompson in House District 24; Republican Greg Baca in Senate District 29. New Mexico struggling economy; high rates of crime; massive budget shortfall; relaxed business regulations; passage of a right-to-work law; beefed up renewable energy sector; capital outlay spending structure; more efficient spending on infrastructure; job creation for the State of New Mexico; spending on tourism marketing; expanding criminal penalties; spending tax money to lock up offenders; providing better staffing for law enforcement agencies; current incentive programs for economic development; control of both legislative chambers.

September 19, 2016, Report From Santa Fe, Charles Daniels, Chief Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court, Constitutional Amendment# 1 to the New Mexico Constitution; bail reform in New Mexico; release dangerous defendants into the community; holding non- violent offenders because they cannot raise bail; replace money-based release with evidence-based release of defendants; monetary savings for county jails; release of defendants; monetary savings for county jails; $60,000 39% of inmates in county jails are eligible for release but do not have the money to post bond; Bernalillo County currently spends about per day housing 500 inmates who can't post bond

September 22, 2016 KANW Special Report, during , live broadcast, Opioid and Heroin Epidemic in Albuquerque and in New Mexico: Guest: US Attorney Damon Martinez, National Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week activities; devastating impact of the heroin and opioid epidemic in small communities and in Albuquerque; in 2014 New Mexico has the second highest heroin and opioid death rate in the country; nationally on an average day 78 people will die from an opioid-related overdose; Project Hope Initiative launch in New Mexico; prevention and education; treatment; law enforcement; reentry; strategic planning; public safety; public health in New Mexico; meeting with tribal leaders, high school students, student athletes, law enforcement officials to raise awareness of the problem; HOPE Initiative Naloxone Project; devastating impact on Northern New Mexico Tribes.

September 26, 2016, Concerning New Mexico, Guest: JoAnn Jenkins, AARP, CEO, Making Neighborhoods More Age Friendly – Challenging Outdated Beliefs About Aging; Discussing how outdated beliefs about aging; creating more livable communities; age friendly building and zoning in cities; employment for age friendly communities; senior employment; seniors living longer; active productive senior lives; senior volunteerism; World Health Organization and AARP working to define age friendly communities.

September 8-18, 2016, KANW Special Report, New Mexico State Fair, live broadcasts of activities, concerts, historical, and cultural events at State Fair and in particular events at the New Mexico Spanish Village. We provide the public with general information regarding fair access, entrances and parking.

October 3, 2016, Report From Santa Fe, Tim Keller, New Mexico State Auditor, Letter to the governor regarding deficit spending; New Mexico State Government bond ratings; insurance premiums tax deficit - $193 million owed by insurance companies; $4 billion government money still languishing from several funds; water fraud by municipal providers; accountability of state government; shortfall in state revenue in the current fiscal year; medical marijuana and the Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act, procurement fraud.

October 17, 2016, Report From Santa Fe, New Mexico State Government, Special Session Revenue, Senator John Arthur Smith; Senator . Shortfall in oil and gas revenue; focus on the state budget furlough of law enforcement, correction officers, and educators; the ability for the state to pay warrants; the special session; analysis of legislative action (and inaction); behind-the-scenes perspective on the budget making process; jockeying for position between the House, Senate, and the Governor.

October 24, 2017, KANW Special Report, Public Schools Choice, Principals, teachers and Administrators in the Public Schools. Students not attending neighborhood schools; 13,000 students attend a school outside of their attendance area; schools closest to home; schools closest to work; elementary, middle, high and charter schools were represented; information about local schools; schools with a focus on dual language, STEM, fine arts, project-based learning, technology, academic rigor career prep and more.

October 24, 2016 Report From Santa Fe, Sexism and Misogyny in Elections and Politics, Dr. Martha Burk, Michelle Obama's New Hampshire Speech; sexism and misogyny in elections and politics - both parties - about power not politics; Nate Silver's hypothetical US voting maps; #repeal the 19th women and gender issues; the importance of women's vote; both parties need to address women's issue; New Mexico and the national elections.

November 7, 2016, KANW Special Report, Live Election Eve Special, General Election in New Mexico, Sisto Abeyta, Democratic Consultant; Rick Abraham, Chairman of the Bernalillo County Republican Party; Dan Boyd, Albuquerque Journal Reporter; Sandy Buffett, Democrat activist; Janice Arnold Jones, Former State Representative. recent polling in the presidential race; Democrats taking back the state House from the Republicans; key legislative races in swing districts; number of unopposed incumbents in legislative races; Senate Majority Leader, Michael Sanchez/Greg Baca legislative race; New Mexico Supreme Court Race.

November 8, 2016, KANW Special Report, General Election in New Mexico Night Coverage, Guests: Sisto Abeyta, Democratic consultant; Rick Abraham, former Bernalillo County GOP Chairman; Sandy Buffett, Democrat activist; Janice Arnold Jones Arnold-Jones; Lenton Mallory, former Bernalillo County Commissioner/Legislator. Donald Trump takes USA presidency but loses in New Mexico; Democrats take back control of the state House; majority grows by one; Senator Lisa Torraco defeated by Till Tallman; the Ely/Pacheco legislative race; the state Supreme Court seat; New Mexico Senator Michael Sanchez; unemployment; the New Mexico economy; crime; political infighting; Senator Tom Udall and Representative Michelle Lujan Grisham.

December 5, 2016, Report from Santa Fe, Water Issues in New Mexico, Peggy Johnson, New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, Hydro Geologist; Laura Paskus, New Mexico Journalist. Topics; Where is the water and how much water; "At the Precipice: New Mexico's Changing Climate"; New Mexico not having a sufficient water supply but we always seem to get bailed out by the rain; a state of crisis; reducing water use in New Mexico; Aquifer mapping; re-charging the aquifer; public awareness about the state water supply is needed; water use considered in land use planning for local governments; Animus River pollution; low water level in the Gila River; regional water planning and desalinating brackish water.

December 1 through December 31, 2016, KANW PSA’s Don’t Drink & Drive, APS Board Members Peggy Mueller Aragon; Dr. Analee Maestas; President David Peercy; Lorenzo Garcia, Steven Michal Quezada, and Barbara Peterson.

December 12, 2016, Concerning New Mexico, Marking Neighbors More Age Friendly, JoAnn Jenkins, AARP, CEO. outdated beliefs about aging; creating more livable communities; age friendly building and zoning in cities; employment for age friendly communities; senior employment; seniors living longer; active productive senior lives; senior volunteerism; World Health Organization and AARP working to define age friendly communities

January 11, 2017, Albuquerque Public Schools Election, and Albuquerque Schools Board Issues, KANW Special Broadcast; Candidates for Albuquerque Public School Board of Education, District 5 & 7 Racheal Gonzales; Kayla Renee Marshall; Candelaria "Candy" Patterson; Annie Sarah Rahman; Ian Burch; Dr. David Eugene Peercy; William H. Steinberg; Brian David Tierney. Hiring a superintendent; APS district split; safe immigrant students and parents; role of charter schools; teacher retention; APS bathroom policy; APS truancy; graduation disparities between APS high schools; achievement/opportunity gap for students in poverty and students of color; anti-racism training; PARRC testing.

January 11, 2017, Albuquerque Public Schools Election, and Albuquerque Schools Board Issues, KANW Special Broadcast; Candidates for Albuquerque Public School Board of Education, District 3 & 7. Ali Ennenga; Lorenzo Garcia; Amy Legant; Charles W. White; Kathleen Chavez; Abbas A. Akhil; Elizabeth A. Armijo; C. Douglas Brown; Melissa Ann Finch; Paula M. Maes; Paul Louis Sievert. Knowledge of what needs to happen in our schools to encourage students to succeed; out of state money for tests, programs, consultants and curriculums to measure teachers, students and schools; measurement of teacher performance; split of APS into smaller districts; charter schools; compliance with the requirement for students with disabilities; role of the school board; Common Core Standards

January 14, 2017, KANW Special Report, New Mexico State of the State Address, Governor Susana Martinez; Economic development in New Mexico and in small rural communities; steep drop in oil and gas prices; executive agencies reduce spending; gross receipts tax revenue is down; shortfall in state revenue; education reform; use of LEDA funds for economic development; rely on federal funds in New Mexico; protecting children; fighting DWI in New Mexico; providing early childhood education; truancy and dropout prevention; crime

January 16, 2017, Concerning New Mexico, Collaboration in Seeking Solutions to Problems in New Mexico; New Mexico State Senator , cooperation in solving problems with legislative branches of New Mexico State Government; budget for the State of New Mexico; proposed constitutional amendments; need for bipartisan work in the legislature; need for the executive and legislative branch to work together.

February 23, 2017, KANW Special Report, Substance Abuse in New Mexico and Albuquerque, During Morning Edition, live broadcast, Jennifer Weis Burk, Healing Addiction in Our Community. Increase in substance abuse in New Mexico; low cost of heroin in our state; impact on all communities large and small, law enforcement and treatment; signs of addiction; youth substance abuse; educational programs needed; need for treatment facilities in smaller communities.

March 8, 2017, KANW Special Report, APS Budget Shortfall, Albuquerque Public School Superintendent Raquel Reedy; APS Chief Financial Officer Tami Colman; APS Board of Education Member David Peercy PhD. difficulty with funding needed programs in the Albuquerque Public Schools; staff salaries; balance the budget without impacting teacher's salaries; staff salaries; furlough days, consolidating schools; renting out roof space for solar energy; budget shortfall of $18.9 million; $25 million already cut this year; legislative support for increased funding for schools

March 22, 2017, KANW Special Report, Who Guards the Guardians, Diane Dimond, Albuquerque Journal reporter; Retired Chief Judge Ted Baca; Susan Bennett, New Mexico Guardian Association Founder; District Judge Alan Malott; Emily Darnell Nunez family member; Albuquerque Mayor Richard J Berry; Kelley Smoot Garrett, Americans Against Abuse Probate Guardianship, Executive Vice-President Gaelle D McConnell, ESQ; Alexis Lotero, New Mexico Securities Division, Acting Executive Director, Jorja Armijo, Department of Senior Affairs, City of Albuquerque, Director. Portrayal of for-profit guardians as "bad people"; lack of transparency in the legal system related to guardianship issues; unwarranted deference to the lawyer who files the petition seeking to place an allegedly incapacitated person under a guardianship or conservatorship; insufficient process of managing the costs of court• appointed advisors who handle finances; state law mandates guardianship cases be "sequestered"; cover up of misconduct by the parties; incapacitated people under guardianships deserve privacy; district Court in Albuquerque mistakenly withholding docket information sheet information; proper screening of guardians; need for system to train, certify and oversee guardians; how toxic family member be to their parents; growing aging population; New Mexico lags behind other states to reform the guardianship system, 6000 active guardianship or conservatorship cases in Bernalillo County alone; more funding for the court system; case overload for judges; complaints to judges are futile. Program was broadcast live, repeated and was made available via podcast on our website.

March 27, 2017, KANW Special Report, Legislative Session Wrap-up, Governor Susana Martinez. Administration preparing to order state employees to take unpaid days off as soon as next month to save money for the state budget crisis; Governor plans to call the Legislature back into a special session to fix the budget; furloughs will start for state employees and government closures; solvency package passed by the legislature; lawmakers didn't go far enough to shore up this year's budget; discarding the governor's ideas without debate; many in the legislature failed their jobs; governor and staff still calculating how much money the need to save this year; legislature and governor have not agreed on a budget for the next year; $6.1million budget this month relies on a $350 million tax increase; budget passed with bipartisan support; governor vows to vet the tax increases; other topics are being considered for the special session; drop in oil and gas prices; downgrade in the New Mexico credit rating.

April 17, 2017, Concerning New Mexico, Status of Higher Education in New Mexico, Barbara Dameron, Secretary of Education, State of New Mexico. legislative funding for higher education in New Mexico; proposed cuts to higher education by the Office of Governor; previous year funding; concern for the number of state funded higher education schools in New Mexico; ability to sustain the number of schools in New Mexico; branch campuses throughout the state; better coordination of instructional programs in the state; declining enrollment; four-year graduation rates; tuition levels; student dorm requirements; foundation funds; new sources of revenue; high school college preparation; employment after graduation.

May 17, 2017, Concerning New Mexico, State of New Mexico Budget Shortfall, Taxes, Legislative Relationship, and the Need for a Special Session. Governor Susana Martinez; restoring a tax on groceries; upcoming special session of the New Mexico Legislature; standoff between the governor and the Democratic leaders in the Legislature; new tax on schools, non-profits, doctors, and re-impose a tax on fool; lower tax rates with fewer exemptions; oil and gas revenues are down; furloughs are a possibility for state government employees; need to have legislature approve members appointed to boards and commissions.

April 3, 2017, Report From Santa Fe, State of New Mexico Budget Shortfall, Taxes, Legislative Relationship and Need for a Special Session - Need for an Ethics Commission, New Mexico State Senator ; New Mexico State Representative Nathan Small. A look back at the recent New Mexico Legislative Session and discuss successful legislation they sponsored such as HJR 8, establishing an independent ethics commission, and other important bills.

April 17, 2017, Dateline New Mexico, Annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, US DEA. Sean Waite, Federal Drug Enforcement Agency, Albuquerque, Assistant Special Agent. Expired, unwanted or unused prescription drugs can be dropped off for proper disposal at collection sites throughout New Mexico tomorrow-Saturday April 29th• from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day; the importance of mobilizing information...for this event; prescription pills for disposal can be brought to collection sites in dozens of communities in New Mexico staffed by state and local police and county sheriff’s departments; the service is free and anonymous; visit www.DEA.gov to find the nearest disposal site in your community; prescription drug abuse remains an important public safety and public health issue in New Mexico," said Department of Health Cabinet Secretary Lynn Gallagher. "National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is a great opportunity to safely get rid of unwanted or unused prescription drugs and make sure they don't get into the wrong hands." New Mexicans at last year's event turned over more than 5,700 pounds of medication to state, local, and tribal law enforcement partners across New Mexico; just a few months ago the New Mexico Department of Health announced a seven percent decline in overdose deaths in New Mexico from 2014 to 2015 - while overdose deaths increased nationwide by nearly 11 percent. While this is encouraging news, the Administration will continue fighting to end this epidemic; curbing drug overdose deaths has been a major priority for Governor Susana Martinez since 2014 when she allowed state pharmacists to prescribe Naloxone, a medication that reverses opioid-related overdoses, making New Mexico the first in the nation to allow it; there have been many advances since then including: · Just this month, when Governor Martinez signed into law legislation enabling all law enforcement offices across the state to carry, administer, and distribute Naloxone; · In February this year, Governor Martinez announced the awarding of a $200,000 grant from the Pfizer Inc. Naloxone Access Program. New Mexico is only one of five states to receive the grant.

April 19, 2017, Dateline New Mexico, How to Improve Public Education in New Mexico? Education Secretary Hanna Skandara. New Mexico Education Secretary Hanna Skandera says New Mexico was among the first ten states submitting plans on how it foresees complying with the new federal Every Student Succeeds Act-or ESSA-federal education law; Skandera says while there's been a lot of change in New Mexico public education in the last six years or so, the state now has a "solid foundation.; Skandera stresses the final ESSA plan reflected public input gathered in six New Mexico communities last fall; As part of the ESSA plan process, Skandera says New Mexico had to demonstrate that it has adopted high standards for students to meet. Those high expectations, she adds, has New Mexico showing improvements on several key education fronts; Reacting to feedback received, Skandera says the PED in implementing the ESSA Plan has cut the amount of Paree testing time. But most importantly she says the plan champions teachers...giving them the tools they need and the opportunity for a voice on policy

May 24, 2017, Dateline New Mexico, Zika Virus & Serious Illness in New Mexico Prevention, Dr. Paul Ettestad, New Mexico Department of Veterinary Health. Both the New Mexico Department of Health and New Mexico State University announced last week that a species of mosquito that can transmit Zika virus had been identified in Dona Ana County; It marked the first time this season, and the second consecutive year, that mosquito species has been found in the southern part of the state. New Mexico had 10 reported cases of Zika virus disease in 2016, and, so far, no reported cases of it this year, as this report went to production; Ettestad says there are only certain kinds of mosquitoes that can carry the Zika virus; Ettestad says there are some more serious health complications caused by Zika; but the reason health officials are really concerned about Zika, says Ettestad, is when a pregnant woman becomes infected; regarding how to avoid it, decreasing your risk for mosquito bites is key; Ettestad says eliminating mosquito breeding habitat, especially small containers with standing water in them around the home, should start now; of the 10 New Mexico cases in 2016, all were in travelers who were infected abroad and diagnosed after they returned home.

May 29, 2017, Concerning New Mexico, Seniors are active Constructive Participants in Society, Cecilia Acosta, Director, New Mexico Senior Olympics. Need to motivate adults to be active; create awareness of the games; need for volunteers; awareness of the need for physical activity; youth participation with adults in the event; events for seniors at different age levels and abilities. Senior Olympics, in Albuquerque July 19- 23, 2017

June 12, 2017, Concerning New Mexico, Preservation of the Apollo Space Program in New Mexico and Throughout the Country. Beth O'Leary, Archeology Professor, retired, New Mexico State University; Lisa Westwood, Registered Professional Archeologist; Milford Wayne Donaldson, former California Historic Preservation Officer. Patterns of material culture and relations with human behavior in New Mexico and the world; calling on government agencies and the public to preserve the Apollo Space Program; managing cultural resources as a society; the Apollo Program on the California Historic Register; what happened during a particular time when exploring space; what makes sites important; does it have to be old?

June 19, 2017, Concerning New Mexico, Crime & the Criminal Justice System In New Mexico. District Attorney Raul Torrez. Supreme Court Case Management Order; need for improved communication with police, sheriff, courts, district attorney and public defender; need to change some requirements of the Case Management Order to prevent dismissal of cases; need for behavioral health and substance abuse facilities in Bernalillo County and statewide; better coordination in identifying frequent offenders; try less cases, honing in and focusing efforts on the "worst of the worst" criminals; clearing out old cases; volunteers for the District Attorney Office; need to work with law cases and have the resources to take a case to trial; need for additional lawyers in the Office of District Attorney; increase in crime in Albuquerque and around the State of New Mexico; habitual violent offenders; early childhood programs. (Repeat, June 26, 2017)

June 21, 2017, Dateline New Mexico, Wild Fires in New Mexico. Wendy Mason, New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, Wild Fire Prevention and Communications Department. Neglect causing some fires; directions on putting out a campfire; humans are the leading cause of fires; a relatively wet spring produced fire fuels that are vulnerable with the hot, dry weather.

3. What impact did your key initiatives and partnerships have in your community? Describe any known measurable impact, such as increased awareness, learning or understanding about particular issues. Describe indicators of success, such as connecting people to needed resources or strengthening conversational ties across diverse neighborhoods. Did a partner see an increase in requests for related resources? Please include direct feedback from a partner(s) or from a person(s) served.

KANW programs partnerships as described above creates and environment of learning, awareness and understanding of issues, concerns and problems facing New Mexico. Contact phone numbers, websites and address are made available during the programs.

KANW is honored to partner with, the City of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, the City of Santa Rosa, Town of Bernalillo, Sandoval County, and the City of Grants through underwriting and PSA’s about city/county wide events, workshops, special programs, and events. All entities have seen an increase in awareness about issues, concerns and programs. Participation at these events has increased thorough our partnership.

KANW produces and broadcasts PSA’s about local and regional cultural celebrations and provides remote broadcasts from these events via our broadcast van. KANW is the only New Mexico public radio station with complete remote broadcast capabilities.

KANW presents Classes twice a year for Albuquerque Public School students and community members 17 and older. The eight-week introductory course covers commercial and non-commercial radio broadcasting, FCC rules and regulations, music formats, transmission systems, HD Radio, voice technique, and much more. Students train on KANW’s broadcast equipment and can volunteer at KANW upon completion of the course.

New Mexico State Supreme Court created a Guardianship Commission because of the issues and concerns that were revealed during the KANW/Albuquerque Journal Town Hall on Guardianship.

4. Please describe any efforts (e.g. programming, production, engagement activities) you have made to investigate and/or meet the needs of minority and other diverse audiences (including, but not limited to, new immigrants, people for whom English is a second language and illiterate adults) during Fiscal Year 2016, and any plans you have made to meet the needs of these audiences during Fiscal Year 2017. If you regularly broadcast in a language other than English, please note the language broadcast.

KANW broadcasts Spanish language music each day with New Mexico Music, we broadcast 5,408 hours of New Mexico Music annually, with live local hosts. This service connects citizens to their heritage and provides cultural awareness and serves the minority majority underserved population of Eastern, Northern, Western and Central New Mexico.

KANW provides 156 hours of Native American music annually, connecting rural and underserved populations to their history and heritage.

KANW is a sponsor for New Mexico Latin Music Association Awards, Los 15 Grandes De Nuevo Mexico Awards, and the New Mexico Hispano Music Association, Hispano Music Awards; programs rewarding music excellence in the Hispanic community.

KANW partners with the State of New Mexico, as well as, Bernalillo and Sandoval counties to provide critical election information in native languages, including Navajo, Towa, Tewa, Keres, Tiwa and Spanish.

KANW conducts ascertainment meetings with community leaders and the public, in rural, minority majority and underserved communities within our service areas to determine the needs, problems, issues and concern in their community.

Through our partnerships with our community calendar and PSA’s we inform, and educate minority listeners, low income listeners, senior citizens and veterans regarding legal assistance, tax assistance and other services available.

KANW staff participates in judge the Longfellow Elementary School spelling bee and science fair. The school students are predominately English as second language students.

5. Please assess the impact that your CPB funding had on your ability to serve your community. What were you able to do with your grant that you wouldn't be able to do if you didn't receive it?

CPB Funding is critical for KANW to serve the rural and underserve minority communities throughout Eastern, Northern, Western and Central New Mexico, as well as the metro areas. CPB funding allows KANW to produce news, weather, public affairs programs, KANW Special Reports including coverage of the State of State Address and the New Mexico State Legislature.

Utilizing CPB funding KANW produces and broadcasts extensive election coverage which is not duplicated by other broadcasters in New Mexico. This service is provided to rural and underserve minority communities throughout Eastern, Northern, Western and Central New Mexico, as well as the metro areas.

CPB funding allows KANW to provide remote broadcasts from educational and cultural events via our broadcast van, bringing New Mexican cultural and heritage to New Mexican’s throughout Eastern, Northern, Western and Central New Mexico. KANW is the only New Mexico public radio station with complete remote broadcast capabilities.

CPB Funding provided the funding necessary to launch and maintain HD2, which broadcasts 24 hours of news and information programming, to serve the rural and underserve minority communities throughout Eastern, Northern, Western and Central New Mexico. CPB will enable KANW to launch HD3 in rural communities in FY18.

CPB funding enables KANW to provide New Mexicans with NPR Programming, Science Friday, Albuquerque Economic Forum, KANW Special Reports, general education programming, fine arts programming including our classical music for a Sunday morning, and Michael Olivas and the Law of Rock and Roll.