Antenna structures in Lincoln County, New Mexico
At a glance
Lincoln County, New Mexico has 48 FCC-registered antenna structures, 26 of them marked constructed. That is the 11th-largest count among the 33 New Mexico counties with registrations, and 2.8% of the state's 1,736. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1208415 near Vaughn at 110 m (361 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Lincoln County compare with the rest of New Mexico?
With 48 registrations, Lincoln County ranks 11th of 33 counties in New Mexico; Bernalillo County leads the state with 207. The average registered overall height here is 50 m, about 20% below the New Mexico average of 63 m. The tallest standing structure, at 110 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Lincoln County?
The most common filed structure type in Lincoln County is tower (code TOWER), with 13 registrations (27.1%). It is followed by lattice tower (12) and monopole (10). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 26 constructed, 6 dismantled, 6 granted (not yet constructed), 5 terminated and 5 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Lincoln County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Lincoln County, with 7 of the 48. The next largest are UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY (6), Branch Towers, LLC (3) and SunZia Wind South LLC (3). 24 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Lincoln County have registered structures?
Registrations in Lincoln County list 13 different city or place names. The most frequent are Ruidoso (14), Carrizozo (13), Corona (7), Capitan (4) and Riverside (2).
Every registration
All 48 structures in Lincoln County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vaughn · 1208415 | 110 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Ruidoso · 1063622 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Corona · 1329337 | 84 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Lon · 1285866 | 84 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 5 | Ramon · 1284149 | 82 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 6 | Glencoe · 1255076 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Ruidoso · 1004529 | 63 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 8 | Corona · 1283657 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 9 | Corona · 1283406 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Oscura · 1260740 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Carrizozo · 1278686 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Nogal · 1314567 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 13 | Carrizozo · 1326526 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Carrizozo · 1334682 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 15 | Ruidoso · 1238787 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 16 | Riverside · 1287129 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Canceled |
| 17 | Riverside · 1287561 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Canceled |
| 18 | Corona · 1292055 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 19 | San Patricio · 1215135 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 20 | Capitan · 1016511 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 21 | Ruidoso · 1303030 | 57 m | Lattice tower | Terminated |
| 22 | Ruidoso · 1275905 | 57 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Capitan · 1202103 | 55 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Corona · 1329336 | 49 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Corona · 1329509 | 49 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Corona · 1274830 | 49 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Lincoln County · 1004528 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Ruidoso · 1014633 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 29 | Capitan · 1328936 | 46 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 30 | Ruidoso · 1320591 | 44 m | Disguised structure (tree) | Constructed |
| 31 | Ruidoso · 1322346 | 44 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 32 | Ruidoso · 1059376 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 33 | Carrizozo · 1002769 | 42 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 34 | Ruidoso · 1059374 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 35 | Ruidoso · 1285951 | 37 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 36 | Ruidoso · 1328611 | 32 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 37 | Carrizozo · 1242858 | 30 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 38 | Carrizozo · 1252724 | 30 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 39 | Capitan · 1008420 | 30 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 40 | Carrizozo · 1279192 | 30 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 41 | Carrizozo · 1208510 | 27 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 42 | Ruidoso · 1028305 | 27 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 43 | Carrizozo · 1286410 | 21 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 44 | Carrizozo · 1286411 | 21 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 45 | Carrizozo · 1286412 | 21 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 46 | Carrizozo · 1305709 | 18 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 47 | Carrizozo · 1305710 | 18 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 48 | Ruidoso · 1206598 | 11 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Lincoln County, NM?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 48 registered antenna structures in Lincoln County, New Mexico, 26 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 Lincoln County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Lincoln County is registration 1208415, a tower near Vaughn at 110 m (361 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Lincoln County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Lincoln County (7), followed by UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY (6).
What kind of towers are in Lincoln County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (13 of 48 registrations), then lattice tower (12).
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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 Lincoln County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/county/lincoln-county (data as of October 13, 2026).