Antenna structures in Sierra County, New Mexico
At a glance
Sierra County, New Mexico has 19 FCC-registered antenna structures, 13 of them marked constructed. That is the 29th-largest count among the 33 New Mexico counties with registrations, and 1.1% of the state's 1,736. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1055982 near Arrey at 112 m (367 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Sierra County compare with the rest of New Mexico?
With 19 registrations, Sierra County ranks 29th of 33 counties in New Mexico; Bernalillo County leads the state with 207. The average registered overall height here is 63 m, roughly in line with the New Mexico average of 63 m. The tallest standing structure, at 112 m, is about 78% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Sierra County?
The most common filed structure type in Sierra County is tower (code TOWER), with 7 registrations (36.8%). It is followed by guyed tower (4) and lattice tower (3). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 13 constructed, 3 dismantled, 2 terminated and 1 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 Sierra County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Sierra County, with 9 of the 19. The next largest are Crown Castle GT Company, LLC (2), Pinnacle Towers LLC (2) and CommNet Cellular Inc. (1). 7 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Sierra County have registered structures?
Registrations in Sierra County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Truth Or Consequence (10), Arrey (2), Caballo (2), Magdalena (1) and Monticello (1).
Every registration
All 19 structures in Sierra County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrey · 1055982 | 112 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Truth Or Consequence · 1060538 | 112 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Caballo · 1060398 | 112 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Truth Or Consequence · 1018128 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Magdalena · 1205050 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Truth Or Consequence · 1209635 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Truth Or Consequence · 1056518 | 89 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Monticello · 1012918 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 9 | Derry · 1063180 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Elephant Butte · 1314049 | 76 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Elphante Butte · 1016182 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 12 | Arrey · 1329164 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 13 | Caballo · 1222374 | 34 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 14 | Truth Or Consequence · 1017147 | 31 m | Mast | Terminated |
| 15 | Truth Or Consequence · 1307165 | 24 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 16 | Truth Or Consequence · 1059564 | 19 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Truth Or Consequence · 1227576 | 18 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 18 | Truth Or Consequence · 1274263 | 18 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Truth Or Consequence · 1318122 | 14 m | Oil rig | Dismantled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Sierra County, NM?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 19 registered antenna structures in Sierra County, New Mexico, 13 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 Sierra County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Sierra County is registration 1055982, a guyed tower near Arrey at 112 m (367 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Sierra County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Sierra County (9), followed by Crown Castle GT Company, LLC (2).
What kind of towers are in Sierra County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (7 of 19 registrations), then guyed tower (4).
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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 Sierra County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/county/sierra-county (data as of October 13, 2026).