New Mexico music and a hefty dose of National Public Radio is back atop the radio ratings heap, according to the February Nielsen Audio Ratings. 

KANW 89.1 FM, owned by the ABQ Public Schools since the early 50's, took the #1 spot after slipping back from a previous stay at the top. 

The station continues to draw droves of listeners with music native to New Mexico and performed by a variety of local, professional artists. Also, the station has long been a favorite for those seeking NPR news programs, especially in morning drive time. 

Here are the Nielsen top stations in the ABQ metro which ranks 69th in size among the nation's 300 radio markets. The ratings measure the average share of the audience a station wins among listeners 12 years and older from 6 a.m. to Midnight: 

KKSS-FM Rhythmic CHR 3.9 In blogging March 23 about ABQ Journal layoffs and the noticeable reduction of Dreamstyle Remodeling advertising in the paper, among their largest if not their largest advertiser, we named ABQ's Larry Chavez as the Dreamstyle owner, but we've learned since that the company actually underwent an ownership change beginning in February of 2022:

Renovo Home Partners, a private equity home improvement network, announced majority purchases of three remodeling leaders. . . Renovo’s model focuses on a platform to support growth within their markets. Albuquerque-based Dreamstyle Remodeling, Maryland-based Remodel USA, and Long Island-based Alure Home Improvements are the first three companies under the Renovo umbrella. Dreamstyle has sought out investors to support its expansion goals, CEO Larry Chavez told Pro Remodeler. Dreamstyle Remodeling offers bath and kitchen remodels, window, door, and siding services in New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, California, Idaho, and west Texas. Chavez will remain CEO until retirement.