KRTZ-FM

KRTZ is a commercial radio station licensed to Cortez, Colorado, broadcasting at 98.7 FM. The station uses the brand “Real Local Radio” and says it has carried the KRTZ identity since 1982. Its website also promotes an additional 106.3 FM signal and describes its music as a mix of current songs and older favorites. The Colorado Broadcasters Association classifies the format as adult contemporary and lists Hutton Broadcasting Co., LLC as owner.

Ownership

Hutton Broadcasting announced in 2023 that it had purchased a group of Four Corners stations from American General Media, including KRTZ in Cortez.

Station information

Technical information

KRTZ broadcasts at 98.7 MHz with 27 kW ERP and 884 m height above average terrain; the facility is Class C (Facility ID 16435). KRTZ technical summary.

2024 CBA Awards: Certificate of Merit: Best Radio Podcast, “The Drive Podcast” (Kelly Turner). Official CBA 2024 results.

References

• KRTZ official station website — brand, 1982 statement, additional signal, and current format description.
• Colorado Broadcasters Association, KRTZ-FM listing — owner, format, address, and telephone.
• Hutton Broadcasting 2023 acquisition announcement — purchase of the Four Corners stations.
• FCC public inspection file for KRTZ — license records.