Antenna structures in Montezuma County, Colorado
At a glance
Montezuma County, Colorado has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them marked constructed. That is the 31st-largest count among the 63 Colorado counties with registrations, and 1% of the state's 2,340. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1025165 near Cortez at 97 m (318 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Montezuma County compare with the rest of Colorado?
With 24 registrations, Montezuma County ranks 31st of 63 counties in Colorado; El Paso County leads the state with 258. The average registered overall height here is 48 m, roughly in line with the Colorado average of 49 m. The tallest standing structure, at 97 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Montezuma County?
The most common filed structure type in Montezuma County is tower (code TOWER), with 10 registrations (41.7%). It is followed by lattice tower (7) and monopole (4). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 16 constructed, 4 terminated, 3 granted (not yet constructed) and 1 dismantled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Montezuma County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Montezuma County, with 4 of the 24. The next largest are CommNet Cellular License Holding LLC (3), CitySwitch II, LLC (2) and CommNet Cellular Inc. (2). 11 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Montezuma County have registered structures?
Registrations in Montezuma County list 5 different city or place names. The most frequent are Cortez (15), Dolores (5), Mancos (2), Pleasant View (1) and Lewis (1).
Every registration
All 24 structures in Montezuma County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cortez · 1025165 | 97 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Cortez · 1026817 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Cortez · 1053154 | 87 m | Guyed tower array (tower 2 of 2) | Constructed |
| 4 | Cortez · 1053153 | 85 m | Guyed tower array (tower 1 of 2) | Constructed |
| 5 | Pleasant View · 1022895 | 63 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Cortez · 1288073 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Cortez · 1328504 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 8 | Dolores · 1030755 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 9 | Lewis · 1265759 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Dolores · 1288857 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Mancos · 1229289 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 12 | Dolores · 1246600 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 13 | Cortez · 1024063 | 48 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Cortez · 1283678 | 41 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Cortez · 1239730 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Cortez · 1252359 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Cortez · 1235186 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Cortez · 1328649 | 31 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 19 | Mancos · 1025166 | 27 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 20 | Dolores · 1266209 | 18 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 21 | Dolores · 1305553 | 17 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 22 | Cortez · 1025164 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 23 | Cortez · 1059966 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 24 | Cortez · 1301443 | 9 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Montezuma County, CO?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 24 registered antenna structures in Montezuma County, Colorado, 16 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Montezuma County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Montezuma County is registration 1025165, a lattice tower near Cortez at 97 m (318 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Montezuma County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Montezuma County (4), followed by CommNet Cellular License Holding LLC (3).
What kind of towers are in Montezuma County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (10 of 24 registrations), then lattice tower (7).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Montezuma County, Colorado”, https://towercensus.com/towers/colorado/county/montezuma-county (data as of October 13, 2026).