KWES (AM)

KWES is a radio station licensed to Ruidoso, New Mexico, United States. The station airs a country music format, and is owned by Will Rooney, through licensee MTD, Inc.

History

KWES signed on the air on August 15, 2008, with a classic country format. On January 19, 2009, KWES changed its format to sports with programming from Fox [Sports Radio]. On June 20, 2014, KWES changed its format from sports to Spanish adult hits, branded as "Juan 1450".
On February 19, 2018, KWES changed its format from Spanish adult hits to country, branded as "Bear Country 94.7".
Walton Stations sold its Rudioso cluster—KWES, KWES-FM, and KBUY—to Will Rooney's MTD Inc., owner of KNMB and KIDX, in 2024 as part of a $170,000 deal.