Lattice tower 1241577 — Artesia, NM
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1241577 — lattice tower near Artesia, New Mexico. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1241577 is a 67 m (220 ft) lattice tower near Artesia, Eddy County, New Mexico. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 7, 2004. It is registered to Xcel Energy Services Inc., which holds 113 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1241577 |
| Unique system identifier | 2640434 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 7, 2004 |
| Registration issued | Sep 28, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2016-ASW-286-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Minneapolis, MN · FRN 0006242689
Holds 113 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 10 miles East on Highway 82
- City
- Artesia
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 88210
- County
- Eddy County
- County FIPS
- 35015
- Coordinates
- 32.81317, -104.24172
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1241577 compared with others?
At 67 m, structure 1241577 is about 23% below the 87 m average across the 93 structures registered in Eddy County. It is roughly in line with the New Mexico average of 63 m across 1,736 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 61 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 67 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,088 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,155 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1241577, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Artesia in Eddy County, New Mexico, at coordinates 32.81317, -104.24172, with the site address filed as "10 miles East on Highway 82". 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 Artesia, NM · 1052108, a tower at 321 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1241577 on Sep 28, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,182 in New Mexico.
Who owns antenna structure 1241577?
The FCC record lists Xcel Energy Services Inc. of Minneapolis, MN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006242689. Across the registry it holds 113 structure registrations, the 179th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 8 in New Mexico. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (36 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2016-ASW-286-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1241577?
Its registered overall height above ground is 67 m (220 ft), and 1,155 m (3,790 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1241577?
The registered owner is Xcel Energy Services Inc., which holds 113 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1241577?
It is located near Artesia, Eddy County, New Mexico at 10 miles East on Highway 82 (32.81317, -104.24172). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 7, 2004.
What type of structure is 1241577?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 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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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 1241577, Artesia, Eddy County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/artesia-1241577 (data as of October 13, 2026).