Antenna structures in McKinley County, New Mexico
At a glance
McKinley County, New Mexico has 94 FCC-registered antenna structures, 69 of them marked constructed. That is the 5th-largest count among the 33 New Mexico counties with registrations, and 5.4% of the state's 1,736. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1003500 near Manuelito at 132 m (432 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does McKinley County compare with the rest of New Mexico?
With 94 registrations, McKinley County ranks 5th of 33 counties in New Mexico; Bernalillo County leads the state with 207. The average registered overall height here is 49 m, about 21% below the New Mexico average of 63 m. The tallest standing structure, at 132 m, is about 2.7 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in McKinley County?
The most common filed structure type in McKinley County is tower (code TOWER), with 37 registrations (39.4%). It is followed by lattice tower (33) and guyed tower (8). In all, 8 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 69 constructed, 9 canceled, 8 granted (not yet constructed), 5 terminated and 3 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 McKinley County?
Smith Bagley Inc dba Cellular One of North East Arizona holds the most registrations in McKinley County, with 17 of the 94. The next largest are BNSF Railway Co. (9), American Towers LLC (8) and Cellco Partnership (8). 31 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in McKinley County have registered structures?
Registrations in McKinley County list 28 different city or place names. The most frequent are Gallup (42), Thoreau (7), Crownpoint (5), Tse Bonito (4) and Cuba (3).
Every registration
All 94 structures in McKinley County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tse Bonito · 1215896 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 2 | Tse Bonito · 1215937 | 152 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
| 3 | Manuelito · 1003500 | 132 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Prewitt · 1003501 | 113 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Continental Divide · 1003499 | 112 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Gallup · 1057156 | 112 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Gamerco · 1264427 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Thoreau · 1037072 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Thoreau · 1240717 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Grants · 1264990 | 92 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Black Rock · 1035204 | 88 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Chi Chi Tah · 1023499 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 13 | Vanderwagen · 1271782 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Continental Divide · 1056437 | 78 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Gallup · 1057150 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Crownpoint · 1278408 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Thoreau · 1238144 | 78 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 18 | Gallup · 1282003 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Gallup · 1237617 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Gallup · 1005775 | 68 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Tohatchi · 1005781 | 68 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 22 | Tse Bonito · 1006018 | 63 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Gallup · 1018935 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Deza Bluff · 1063022 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Gallup · 1265513 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Cuba · 1005782 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 27 | Zuni · 1062849 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Mariano Lake · 1318180 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 29 | Rincon Marquez · 1324798 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 30 | Prewitt · 1329251 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 31 | Cuba · 1063021 | 60 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Gallup · 1011772 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Tohatci · 1245458 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 34 | Pinedale · 1322534 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Zuni · 1011770 | 57 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Ojo Encino · 1318042 | 57 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 37 | Gallup · 1297008 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 38 | Pinedale · 1317926 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 39 | Cuba · 1317958 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 40 | Rincon Marquez · 1321797 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Terminated |
| 41 | Navajo · 1284372 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 42 | Mariano Lake · 1317931 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 43 | Tse Bonito · 1006020 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 44 | Thoreau · 1311447 | 52 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 45 | Crownpoint · 1250087 | 47 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 46 | Navajo · 1292736 | 46 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 47 | Crown Point · 1225838 | 46 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 48 | Red Lake · 1256293 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 49 | Crownpoint · 1292362 | 46 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 50 | Gallup · 1251421 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 51 | Thoreau · 1316740 | 43 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 52 | Gallup · 1058408 | 42 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 53 | Gallup · 1063776 | 42 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 54 | Gallup · 1293768 | 40 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 55 | Ramah · 1256294 | 38 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 56 | Gallup · 1307004 | 37 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 57 | Gallup · 1205223 | 35 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 58 | Gallop · 1321115 | 34 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 59 | Gallup · 1005157 | 33 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 60 | Gallup · 1281820 | 31 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 61 | Gallup · 1307003 | 31 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 62 | Gallup · 1257177 | 30 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 63 | Gallup · 1235447 | 29 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 64 | Gallup · 1061232 | 29 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 65 | Gallup · 1292493 | 27 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 66 | Gallup · 1058752 | 26 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 67 | Zuni · 1205538 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 68 | Gallup · 1207979 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 69 | Gallup · 1268379 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 70 | Thoreau · 1237272 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 71 | Gallup · 1319415 | 23 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 72 | Gallup · 1289796 | 21 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 73 | Gallup · 1289797 | 21 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 74 | Gallup · 1289798 | 21 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 75 | Gallup · 1201128 | 21 m | Building with tower | Constructed |
| 76 | Gallup · 1283375 | 21 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 77 | Thoreau · 1055600 | 18 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
| 78 | Gallup · 1237718 | 18 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 79 | Gallup · 1047061 | 15 m | Lattice tower | Dismantled |
| 80 | Gallup · 1279367 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 81 | Gallup · 1279445 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 82 | Mentmore · 1304791 | 15 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 83 | Black Rock · 1204966 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 84 | Gallup · 1205382 | 14 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 85 | Gallup · 1290824 | 13 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 86 | Crownpoint · 1062047 | 12 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 87 | Gallup · 1209714 | 12 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 88 | Crownpoint · 1278988 | 12 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 89 | Gallup · 1315949 | 12 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 90 | Gallup · 1205493 | 12 m | Utility pole | Constructed |
| 91 | Gallup · 1266366 | 12 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 92 | Crown Point · 1219024 | 9 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 93 | Window Rock · 1235332 | 9 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 94 | Gallup · 1201337 | 7 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in McKinley County, NM?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 94 registered antenna structures in McKinley County, New Mexico, 69 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 McKinley County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in McKinley County is registration 1003500, a lattice tower near Manuelito at 132 m (432 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in McKinley County?
Smith Bagley Inc dba Cellular One of North East Arizona holds the most registrations in McKinley County (17), followed by BNSF Railway Co. (9).
What kind of towers are in McKinley County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (37 of 94 registrations), then lattice tower (33).
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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 McKinley County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/county/mckinley-county (data as of October 13, 2026).