KSJE Scores Big with Connie Mack World Series Coverage

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 11:18 AM

KSJE and Kirk Carpenter were named Best in Sports Play-by-Play coverage, while KSJE and Keith Neil were honored as Best in Sports Show or Interview. KSJE will broadcast all the Connie Mack games played at Ricketts Park (including pool play) from Friday, July 26, through Saturday, August 3. The broadcasts can be heard on 90.9 FM in Farmington, 103.3 FM in Durango, and streaming worldwide at KSJE.com. KSJE On the Road will also provide streaming video coverage of the 2024 Connie Mack World Series Parade from downtown Farmington at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 26.

KSJE 90.9 FM has received two 2024 New Mexico Broadcasters Association (NMBA) Excellence in Broadcasting Awards for its exceptional coverage of the 2023 Connie Mack World Series.

KSJE and Kirk Carpenter were named Best in Sports Play-by-Play coverage, while KSJE and Keith Neil were honored as Best in Sports Show or Interview.

“KSJE is so fortunate to have an experienced team to share their insights and knowledge with our audiences,” said KSJE General Manager Scott Michlin. “ I always knew they were great, but it’s even better to be honored by your peers in the business for excellence in broadcasting.”

KSJE became the new radio home of the Connie Mack World Series in 2021 and is committed to delivering the same award-winning coverage for the upcoming 2024 Series. KSJE will broadcast all the Connie Mack games played at Ricketts Park (including pool play) from Friday, July 26, through Saturday, August 3. The broadcasts can be heard on 90.9 FM in Farmington, 103.3 FM in Durango, and streaming worldwide at KSJE.com.

KSJE On the Road will also provide streaming video coverage of the 2024 Connie Mack World Series Parade from downtown Farmington at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 26.

A community-supported radio station, KSJE is licensed to San Juan College and has been on the air since 1990.

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