Pole 1267162 — Balen, NM
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1267162 — pole near Balen, New Mexico. Wood, steel or concrete pole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1267162 is a 29 m (95 ft) pole near Balen, Valencia County, New Mexico. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 23, 2009. It is registered to Alternative Energy Solutions, Inc., which holds 172 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1267162 |
| Unique system identifier | 2666509 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Pole (POLE) |
| Date constructed | Mar 23, 2009 |
| Registration issued | Jul 1, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2008-ASW-6819-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Alternative Energy Solutions, Inc.
Alma, CO · FRN 0026041236
Holds 172 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- La Merced ES, 301 Alame Loop
- City
- Balen
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 87002
- County
- Valencia County
- County FIPS
- 35061
- Coordinates
- 34.66189, -106.72514
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1267162 compared with others?
At 29 m, structure 1267162 is about half of the 61 m average across the 37 structures registered in Valencia County. It is about half of the New Mexico average of 63 m across 1,736 registrations. Among the 16,546 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (POLE), the average overall height is 31 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 27 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 29 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,495 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,524 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1267162, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Balen in Valencia County, New Mexico, at coordinates 34.66189, -106.72514, with the site address filed as "La Merced ES, 301 Alame Loop". Valencia County has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 18th-largest count among the 33 New Mexico counties with registrations, and 30 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 Los Lunas, NM · 1057436, a guyed tower at 230 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 1267162 on Jul 1, 2019. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,182 in New Mexico.
Who owns antenna structure 1267162?
The FCC record lists Alternative Energy Solutions, Inc. of Alma, CO as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0026041236. Across the registry it holds 172 structure registrations, the 125th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 8 in New Mexico. Its most common filed structure-type code is POLE (154 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2008-ASW-6819-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1267162?
Its registered overall height above ground is 29 m (95 ft), and 1,524 m (5,000 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1267162?
The registered owner is Alternative Energy Solutions, Inc., which holds 172 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1267162?
It is located near Balen, Valencia County, New Mexico at La Merced ES, 301 Alame Loop (34.66189, -106.72514). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 23, 2009.
What type of structure is 1267162?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code POLE, which decodes to "Pole". Wood, steel or concrete pole. 16,546 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Valencia County, NM?
Valencia County has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, 30 of them constructed — the 18th-largest count among 33 counties in New Mexico.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1267162, 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 1267162, Balen, Valencia County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/balen-1267162 (data as of October 13, 2026).