Antenna structures in Otero County, New Mexico
At a glance
Otero County, New Mexico has 63 FCC-registered antenna structures, 46 of them marked constructed. That is the 8th-largest count among the 33 New Mexico counties with registrations, and 3.6% of the state's 1,736. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1238115 near Tularosa at 154 m (505 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Otero County compare with the rest of New Mexico?
With 63 registrations, Otero County ranks 8th of 33 counties in New Mexico; Bernalillo County leads the state with 207. The average registered overall height here is 51 m, about 19% below the New Mexico average of 63 m. The tallest standing structure, at 154 m, is about 3.0 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Otero County?
The most common filed structure type in Otero County is tower (code TOWER), with 22 registrations (34.9%). It is followed by monopole (13) and guyed tower (7). In all, 10 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 46 constructed, 7 granted (not yet constructed), 4 dismantled, 3 canceled and 3 terminated. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Otero County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Otero County, with 15 of the 63. The next largest are New Mexico RSA 6-I Partnership (6), Crown Castle GT Company, LLC (5) and UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY (5). 21 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Otero County have registered structures?
Registrations in Otero County list 18 different city or place names. The most frequent are Alamogordo (34), Tularosa (4), Cloudcroft (4), Chaparral (3) and Mayhill (3).
Every registration
All 63 structures in Otero County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tularosa · 1238115 | 154 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Tularosa · 1200637 | 150 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Chappral · 1001795 | 124 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Cloudcroft · 1016901 | 113 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Alamogordo · 1002624 | 107 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Orogrande · 1260996 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Alamogordo · 1294335 | 104 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 8 | Cloudcroft · 1005475 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Chaparral · 1304651 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Chaparral · 1267008 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Alamogordo · 1274347 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 12 | Chaparral · 1259529 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Mayhill · 1327639 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Alamogordo · 1003829 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Tularosa · 1334817 | 62 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 16 | Cloudcroft · 1017127 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Alamogordo · 1259527 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Cloudcraft · 1007825 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Cloudcroft · 1260846 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 20 | Alamogordo · 1260995 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 21 | Alamogordo · 1261998 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Mescalero · 1016455 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 23 | Alamogordo · 1259013 | 60 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Tularosa · 1260739 | 59 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Alamogordo · 1003828 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Mayhill · 1324185 | 57 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Fort Bliss McGregor · 1278780 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Alamogordo · 1001808 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Alamogordo · 1276125 | 48 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 30 | Turquoise · 1211870 | 46 m | Mast | Terminated |
| 31 | Orogrande · 1017126 | 44 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 32 | Alamogordo · 1312057 | 40 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 33 | La Luz · 1256487 | 37 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 34 | Alamogordo · 1319618 | 36 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 35 | Holloman Air Force B · 1291104 | 36 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 36 | Alamogordo · 1232670 | 35 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 37 | Alamogordo · 1279876 | 34 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 38 | Alamogordo · 1283271 | 33 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 39 | Alamagordo · 1016927 | 33 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 40 | Alamogordo · 1259528 | 32 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 41 | Alamogordo · 1243246 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 42 | Alamogordo · 1282223 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 43 | Kingfisher · 1037525 | 30 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 44 | Alamogordo · 1256873 | 30 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 45 | Mayhill · 1287081 | 30 m | Disguised structure (tree) | Constructed |
| 46 | High Rolls Mtn. Park · 1326883 | 24 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 47 | High Rolls Mountain · 1328932 | 24 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 48 | Alamogordo · 1299096 | 24 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 49 | Alamogordo · 1297916 | 22 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 50 | Alamogordo · 1060194 | 21 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 51 | Alamogordo · 1286436 | 21 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 52 | Alamogordo · 1287049 | 21 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 53 | Alamogordo · 1305858 | 18 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 54 | Alamogordo · 1305859 | 18 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 55 | Holloman Afb · 1321699 | 17 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 56 | Alamogordo · 1217358 | 16 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 57 | Alamogordo · 1328197 | 14 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 58 | Holloman Afb · 1321353 | 13 m | Oil rig | Dismantled |
| 59 | Alamogordo · 1280196 | 12 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 60 | Alamogordo · 1280330 | 12 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 61 | Alamogordo · 1206601 | 11 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 62 | Alamogordo · 1218935 | 9 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 63 | Alamogordo · 1218938 | 8 m | Building with pole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Otero County, NM?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 63 registered antenna structures in Otero County, New Mexico, 46 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 Otero County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Otero County is registration 1238115, a guyed tower near Tularosa at 154 m (505 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Otero County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Otero County (15), followed by New Mexico RSA 6-I Partnership (6).
What kind of towers are in Otero County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (22 of 63 registrations), then monopole (13).
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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 Otero County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/county/otero-county (data as of October 13, 2026).