ABQ Radio: Darren White Returns To KKOB, KNML As Program Director

Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed Darren White as Program Director for legendary Albuquerque legendary News/Talk station, 770AM/96.3 FM News Radio KKOB. 

In addition to his new role with News Radio KKOB, White will also program sister Sports/Talk station, 610AM/95.9FM The Sports Animal (KNML).

This marks a return to Cumulus Albuquerque and News Radio KKOB for White, who was On-Air Host for the station from 2019-2021 from 1:00-3:00pm weekdays and hosted a weekend show on News Radio KKOB. 

Darren White

In addition to his radio background, White brings deep public service experience in Albuquerque and New Mexico through his previous positions as Public Safety Director for the Albuquerque Police and Fire Departments, Sheriff of Bernalillo County, Head of Public Safety for the State of New Mexico under Governor Gary Johnson, and New Mexico Chairman for George W. Bush 2004 re-election campaign. White has also been a local business owner and served in the United States Airborne Division.

Jeff Berry, Vice President Market Manager said “I am SO excited for Darren’s return to Cumulus Albuquerque as Program Director. His passion for radio and vision for the future are contagious. We are fortunate to have someone with his background re-join our industry in a leadership position. Welcome home, Darren!”

Darren White commented: “I am honored to accept the position of Program Director for News Radio KKOB and KNML the Sports Animal, and I am humbled by the confidence Cumulus Media has placed in me for this exciting new challenge. Having been a part of Cumulus for over a decade, I have seen firsthand the incredible dedication and talent of the teams at both stations. With a proven history of delivering provocative, engaging, and informative radio that is second to none, I look forward to building on that legacy by attracting new listeners and continuing to bring dynamic programming to our loyal radio family.”