Antenna structures in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
At a glance
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, 23 of them marked constructed. That is the 16th-largest count among the 33 New Mexico counties with registrations, and 2.4% of the state's 1,736. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1056007 near Alcalde at 370 m (1,214 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Rio Arriba County compare with the rest of New Mexico?
With 42 registrations, Rio Arriba County ranks 16th of 33 counties in New Mexico; Bernalillo County leads the state with 207. The average registered overall height here is 57 m, roughly in line with the New Mexico average of 63 m. The tallest standing structure, at 370 m, is about 6.4 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Rio Arriba County?
The most common filed structure type in Rio Arriba County is tower (code TOWER), with 21 registrations (50%). It is followed by lattice tower (8) and guyed tower (4). In all, 7 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 23 constructed, 10 terminated, 5 canceled, 3 granted (not yet constructed) 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 Rio Arriba County?
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC holds the most registrations in Rio Arriba County, with 5 of the 42. The next largest are American Towers LLC (4), ALLTEL Communications of New Mexico, Inc. (3) and Branch Towers, LLC (2). 24 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Rio Arriba County have registered structures?
Registrations in Rio Arriba County list 19 different city or place names. The most frequent are Lindrith (6), Espanola (5), Dulce (5), Tierra Amarilla (5) and Alcalde (3).
Every registration
All 42 structures in Rio Arriba County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alcalde · 1056007 | 370 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Lindrith · 1005152 | 128 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Canjilon · 1300910 | 122 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 4 | Canjilon · 1311057 | 122 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Espanola · 1005151 | 114 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Lybrook · 1038426 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Espanola · 1003837 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Lindrith · 1251361 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Espanola · 1287027 | 62 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Smith Pass · 1054829 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 11 | Aztec · 1222465 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 12 | Dulce · 1244746 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 13 | Dulce · 1245572 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 14 | Canones · 1047460 | 60 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 15 | Counselor · 1253324 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 16 | Lybrook · 1062722 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 17 | Bloomfield · 1059835 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 18 | Espanola · 1305083 | 55 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 19 | Dulce · 1064838 | 51 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Lindrith · 1251359 | 48 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 21 | Lindrith · 1019210 | 48 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Lindrith · 1243222 | 47 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 23 | Lindrith · 1287209 | 40 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Ojo Caliente · 1332075 | 37 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 25 | Chama · 1332060 | 36 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Tierra Amarilla · 1301326 | 34 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 27 | Regina · 1327142 | 33 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 28 | Dulce · 1002878 | 31 m | Mast | Dismantled |
| 29 | Espanola · 1273927 | 27 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 30 | Tierra Amarilla · 1285110 | 26 m | Guyed tower | Canceled |
| 31 | Tierra Amarilla · 1287277 | 26 m | Disguised structure (tree) | Constructed |
| 32 | Blanco · 1059369 | 24 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Abiquiu · 1318043 | 24 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Alcalde · 1258587 | 23 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Embudo · 1270885 | 23 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 36 | Tierra Amarilla · 1222538 | 22 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 37 | Ojo Caliente · 1227239 | 22 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 38 | Alcalde · 1011761 | 20 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 39 | Embudo (Dixon) · 1011762 | 20 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 40 | Dulce · 1266705 | 18 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 41 | Abiquiu · 1054823 | 16 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 42 | Tierra Amarilla · 1263988 | 12 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Rio Arriba County, NM?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 42 registered antenna structures in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, 23 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 Rio Arriba County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Rio Arriba County is registration 1056007, a tower near Alcalde at 370 m (1,214 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Rio Arriba County?
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC holds the most registrations in Rio Arriba County (5), followed by American Towers LLC (4).
What kind of towers are in Rio Arriba County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (21 of 42 registrations), then lattice tower (8).
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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 Rio Arriba County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/county/rio-arriba-county (data as of October 13, 2026).