Antenna structures in Socorro County, New Mexico
At a glance
Socorro County, New Mexico has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 18 of them marked constructed. That is the 22nd-largest count among the 33 New Mexico counties with registrations, and 1.6% of the state's 1,737. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1055979 near Bosque at 112 m (367 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Socorro County compare with the rest of New Mexico?
With 27 registrations, Socorro County ranks 22nd of 33 counties in New Mexico; Bernalillo County leads the state with 207. The average registered overall height here is 80 m, about 27% above the New Mexico average of 63 m. The tallest standing structure, at 112 m, is about 40% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Socorro County?
The most common filed structure type in Socorro County is tower (code TOWER), with 14 registrations (51.9%). It is followed by guyed tower (5) and lattice tower (4). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 18 constructed, 3 granted (not yet constructed), 2 dismantled, 2 terminated and 2 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 Socorro County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Socorro County, with 12 of the 27. The next largest are Crown Castle GT Company, LLC (2), T-Mobile West LLC (2) and Alternative Energy Solutions, Inc. (1). 10 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Socorro County have registered structures?
Registrations in Socorro County list 12 different city or place names. The most frequent are Socorro (7), Magdalena (6), Bingham (3), Bosque (2) and Lemitar (2).
Every registration
All 27 structures in Socorro County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sabinal · 1249437 | 270 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | San Acacia · 1060397 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 3 | La Joya · 1250193 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 4 | Bosque · 1055979 | 112 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Bosque · 1060400 | 112 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Magdalena · 1056237 | 111 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Lemitar · 1056238 | 111 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Bingham · 1002625 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Socorro · 1005476 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Magdalena · 1005474 | 101 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | San Antonio · 1018129 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Socorro · 1057813 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Bingham · 1005340 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Ft. Craig · 1017130 | 64 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Lemitar · 1330825 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 16 | Magdalena · 1005472 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Socorro · 1233377 | 57 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Magdalena · 1006594 | 47 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Magdalena · 1326283 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 20 | Veguita · 1267164 | 41 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 21 | Magdalena · 1327972 | 40 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 22 | Bingham · 1016366 | 35 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 23 | Socorro · 1059375 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 24 | Socorro · 1239902 | 28 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Socorro · 1227388 | 23 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 26 | Soccorro · 1000359 | 17 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 27 | Socorro · 1063113 | 14 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Socorro County, NM?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 27 registered antenna structures in Socorro County, New Mexico, 18 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 Socorro County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Socorro County is registration 1055979, a guyed tower near Bosque at 112 m (367 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Socorro County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Socorro County (12), followed by Crown Castle GT Company, LLC (2).
What kind of towers are in Socorro County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (14 of 27 registrations), then guyed tower (5).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Socorro County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/county/socorro-county (data as of October 20, 2026).