Antenna structures in Colfax County, New Mexico
At a glance
Colfax County, New Mexico has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them marked constructed. That is the 23rd-largest count among the 33 New Mexico counties with registrations, and 1.5% of the state's 1,736. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1003279 near Springer at 91 m (300 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Colfax County compare with the rest of New Mexico?
With 26 registrations, Colfax County ranks 23rd of 33 counties in New Mexico; Bernalillo County leads the state with 207. The average registered overall height here is 43 m, about 31% below the New Mexico average of 63 m. The tallest standing structure, at 91 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Colfax County?
The most common filed structure type in Colfax County is tower (code TOWER), with 8 registrations (30.8%). It is followed by monopole (6) and guyed tower (5). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 17 constructed, 5 granted (not yet constructed), 2 terminated, 1 canceled 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 Colfax County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Colfax County, with 4 of the 26. The next largest are EIP Holdings IV, LLC (3), Alltel Communications of New Mexico, Inc. (1) and Alltel Corporation (1). 12 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Colfax County have registered structures?
Registrations in Colfax County list 6 different city or place names. The most frequent are Raton (12), Angel Fire (6), Cimarron (4), Springer (2) and Capitan (1).
Every registration
All 26 structures in Colfax County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springer · 1003279 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Raton · 1003280 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Raton · 1051897 | 64 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Raton · 1007707 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Springer · 1040212 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 6 | Raton · 1225073 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 7 | Raton · 1225074 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 8 | Cimarron · 1285913 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Cimarron · 1289264 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 10 | Raton · 1054831 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 11 | Raton · 1244798 | 58 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 12 | Raton · 1327454 | 55 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Angel Fire · 1248835 | 46 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Raton · 1002881 | 45 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Angel Fire · 1289871 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 16 | Raton · 1059885 | 37 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Capitan · 1059563 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 18 | Raton · 1027308 | 30 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 19 | Cimarron · 1320343 | 26 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 20 | Raton · 1003749 | 25 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 21 | Cimarron · 1266435 | 20 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 22 | Angel Fire · 1202386 | 19 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 23 | Angel Fire · 1271902 | 17 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 24 | Angel Fire · 1297893 | 15 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 25 | Angel Fire · 1209241 | 14 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 26 | Anglefire · 1250041 | 10 m | Pipe | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Colfax County, NM?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 26 registered antenna structures in Colfax County, New Mexico, 17 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 Colfax County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Colfax County is registration 1003279, a guyed tower near Springer at 91 m (300 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Colfax County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Colfax County (4), followed by EIP Holdings IV, LLC (3).
What kind of towers are in Colfax County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (8 of 26 registrations), then monopole (6).
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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 Colfax County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/county/colfax-county (data as of October 13, 2026).