Duke City Radio: Jim Villanucci Joins KQTM For PM Drive

Jim Villanucci

Jim Villanucci is making a comeback into Albuquerque radio as he takes over the drive time talk show on KQTM 101.7 FM.

Station president Joe O’Neill wrote in a statement that the show, billed as “Sports, Talk and More” will air Mondays-Fridays, 4-7 p.m., occupying essentially the time slot vacated recently when Bob Brown retired after 10 years of hosting “The Locker Room.”

“The range of this show is as unlimited as Jim’s talent,” said O’Neill.

Villanucci hosted an afternoon show on KKOB 770 AM for nearly 14 years ending in late Feb. 2013, when Cumulus Media elected not to renew his contract.

Villanucci’s show will compete on the all-sports scene with “The Sports Bar” that airs 3-7 p.m. on 610 AM and 94.5 FM.

KQTM 101.7 (3 Kw) Red=Local 60dBU Coverage Area

Villanucci left KKOB in 2013 after 14 years on the airthere.  After exiting KKOB, he hosted shows at KXNT, Las Vegas and KXL, Portland.