Antenna structures in Hidalgo County, New Mexico
At a glance
Hidalgo County, New Mexico has 20 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them marked constructed. That is the 27th-largest count among the 33 New Mexico counties with registrations, and 1.2% of the state's 1,736. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1238293 near Lordsburg at 78 m (256 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Hidalgo County compare with the rest of New Mexico?
With 20 registrations, Hidalgo County ranks 27th of 33 counties in New Mexico; Bernalillo County leads the state with 207. The average registered overall height here is 40 m, about 37% below the New Mexico average of 63 m. The tallest standing structure, at 78 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Hidalgo County?
The most common filed structure type in Hidalgo County is tower (code TOWER), with 8 registrations (40%). It is followed by lattice tower (7) and monopole (2). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 17 constructed and 3 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Hidalgo County?
CCATT LLC, Crown Castle GT Company, LLC, Gravity Pad Partners, LLC and UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY hold the most registrations in Hidalgo County, 2 each of the 20. Other owners include American Towers LLC (1), Crown Communication LLC (1) and El Paso Natural Gas Company, LLC (1). 13 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Hidalgo County have registered structures?
Registrations in Hidalgo County list 6 different city or place names. The most frequent are Lordsburg (12), Virden (2), Rodeo (2), Lookout Hill (2) and Playas (1).
Every registration
All 20 structures in Hidalgo County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virden · 1207752 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Lordsburg · 1238293 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Playas · 1002181 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Virden · 1285111 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Rodeo · 1307534 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Rodeo · 1307739 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 7 | Lordsburg · 1005154 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Hachita · 1312772 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Lordsburg · 1240817 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Lordsburg · 1017128 | 32 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Lordsburg · 1294749 | 29 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 12 | Lookout Hill · 1064849 | 24 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Lordsburg · 1322144 | 24 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Lordsburg · 1221096 | 23 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Lookout Hill · 1237661 | 20 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Lordsburg · 1267959 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Lordsburg · 1278240 | 15 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 18 | Lordsburg · 1267256 | 12 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 19 | Lordsburg · 1278035 | 10 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 20 | Lordsburg · 1233803 | 9 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Hidalgo County, NM?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 20 registered antenna structures in Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Hidalgo County is registration 1238293, a tower near Lordsburg at 78 m (256 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Hidalgo County?
CCATT LLC, Crown Castle GT Company, LLC, Gravity Pad Partners, LLC and UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY are tied for the most registrations in Hidalgo County, with 2 each.
What kind of towers are in Hidalgo County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (8 of 20 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 Hidalgo County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/county/hidalgo-county (data as of October 13, 2026).