KFML 1390 was a Denver AM/FM operation whose FM sister on 98.5 became today’s KYGO. A surviving February 1957 station verification letter lists both KFML 1390 AM and 98.5 FM at 262 Fillmore Street in Denver.
KFML became especially important during Denver’s late-1960s and early-1970s freeform era. The station mixed adventurous album music with news, interviews and live performances, and its studios hosted both established and emerging musicians. The FM was sold to Jefferson-Pilot and ultimately became KIMN-FM and KYGO; the freeform approach continued for a time on 1390 AM.
The 1390 facility later cycled through KJJZ, KPPL, KMDK, KFTO, KDZR and KJME before becoming part of KGNU Community Radio.
Lineage: KFML → KJJZ → KPPL → KMDK → KFTO → KDZR → KJME → KGNU.
Sources: KFML verification letter, February 1957; KFML Denver Memories; 1390 AM facility chronology; 1960 Broadcasting Yearbook.
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Moments in KFML-AM / 1390 lineage History
March 1989: Andrés Neidig buys KJME 1390 in Denver
Andrés Neidig moved back to Denver in March 1989 and bought KJME 1390 AM, “La Jota Mexicana.” He operated the Spanish-language station until 2004.
KGNU expands into Denver on 1390 AM
KGNU began broadcasting its community-radio programming in Denver on 1390 AM at 9 a.m. on August 29, 2004 under an operating agreement while its purchase of KJME moved through the FCC process. Westword reported a $4.1 million purchase price plus $100,000 for the operating agreement.
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