Tower 1003010 — Artesia, NM
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003010 — tower (type not specified) near Artesia, New Mexico. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003010 is a 319 m (1,047 ft) tower near Artesia, Eddy County, New Mexico. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Mar 16, 1965. It is registered to PULITZER BROADCASTING COMPANY.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1003010 |
| Unique system identifier | 108903 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 16, 1965 |
| Registration issued | Nov 1, 1996 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 65-SW-2 |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 7, 16, 21 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
PULITZER BROADCASTING COMPANY
Albuquerque, NM
Location
- Address
- RT 83 19 KM E
- City
- Artesia
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 88210
- County
- Eddy County
- County FIPS
- 35015
- Coordinates
- 32.79417, -104.20806
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1003010 compared with others?
At 319 m, structure 1003010 is about 3.6 times the 87 m average across the 93 structures registered in Eddy County. It is about 5.1 times the New Mexico average of 63 m across 1,736 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 4.2 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 293 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 319 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,131 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,450 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1003010, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Artesia in Eddy County, New Mexico, at coordinates 32.79417, -104.20806, with the site address filed as "RT 83 19 KM E". Eddy County has 93 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 6th-largest count among the 33 New Mexico counties with registrations, and 74 of them are marked constructed. New Mexico as a whole has 1,736 registrations, the 35th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Roswell, NM · 1008544, a guyed tower at 560 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1003010 on Nov 1, 1996. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 146 in New Mexico.
Who owns antenna structure 1003010?
The FCC record lists PULITZER BROADCASTING COMPANY of Albuquerque, NM as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 65-SW-2, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 1, 3, 7, 16, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1003010?
Its registered overall height above ground is 319 m (1,047 ft), and 1,450 m (4,757 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1003010?
The registered owner is PULITZER BROADCASTING COMPANY.
Where is antenna structure 1003010?
It is located near Artesia, Eddy County, New Mexico at RT 83 19 KM E (32.79417, -104.20806). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Mar 16, 1965.
What type of structure is 1003010?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Eddy County, NM?
Eddy County has 93 FCC-registered antenna structures, 74 of them constructed — the 6th-largest count among 33 counties in New Mexico.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003010, weekly bulk file.
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 structure 1003010, Artesia, Eddy County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/artesia-1003010 (data as of October 13, 2026).