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KHQT
KHQT (103.1 FM, "Hot 103") is a radio station in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It broadcasts a Rhythmic Top 40 format for that area. It is owned by Adams Radio of Las Cruces, LLC, a subsidiary of Adams Radio Group. Its studios are located in Las Cruces and its transmitter is located north of the city.
External links.
- KHQT official website
- Adams Radio Group Website
picked up the KPEN callsign in 1970 after they were dropped by KIOI in 1968. The callsign was changed to KLZE (Classy FM) in October 1984.
In January 1988, 97.7 became KHQT ("Hot 97.7"), with a Rhythmic Top 40 format. They became very popular in the South Bay, competing with mainstream Top 40 station KWSS during its first few years.
The format continued until August 7, 1995, when the station was sold to Susquehanna Radio and turned into a simulcast of KFOG as