Rainey Departs KBQI:
iHeartMedia KBQI/Albuquerque PD/afternoon host Bev Rainey has exited after 22 years with the cluster. She has held an on-air position with the station since its launch in 2000 and was upped to MD and PD in 2008 (CAT 7/2/2008) and 2012, respectively. Rainey is currently searching for her next opportunity and can be reached here. No word from the station on plans for a successor.
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