| KWES | |
| City: | Ruidoso, New Mexico |
| Branding: | Bear Country 94.7 |
| Frequency: | 1450 kHz |
| Format: | Country |
| Class: | C |
| Facility Id: | 160917 |
| Licensing Authority: | FCC |
| Coordinates: | 33.3261°N -105.6706°W |
| Owner: | Tracy Knowlton |
| Licensee: | Walton Stations, Inc. |
| Sister Stations: | KBUY, KWES-FM |
| Website: | kwes.net |
KWES (1450 AM) is a radio station licensed to Ruidoso, New Mexico, United States. The station airs a country music format, and is currently owned by Tracy Knowlton, through licensee Walton Stations, Inc.[1]
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".[2]
On February 19, 2018, KWES changed its format from Spanish adult hits to country, branded as "Bear Country 94.7".[3]