Antenna structures in Taos County, New Mexico
At a glance
Taos County, New Mexico has 19 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them marked constructed. That is the 30th-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 1309378 near Costilla at 61 m (199 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Taos County compare with the rest of New Mexico?
With 19 registrations, Taos County ranks 30th of 33 counties in New Mexico; Bernalillo County leads the state with 207. The average registered overall height here is 40 m, about 36% below the New Mexico average of 63 m. The tallest standing structure, at 61 m, is about 50% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Taos County?
The most common filed structure type in Taos County is tower (code TOWER), with 7 registrations (36.8%). It is followed by lattice tower (5) and monopole (4). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 11 constructed, 5 terminated and 3 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 Taos County?
EIP Holdings IV, LLC holds the most registrations in Taos County, with 3 of the 19. The next largest are American Towers LLC (2), Capital Telecom Holdings II LLC (2) and SBA Towers, LLC (2). 11 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Taos County have registered structures?
Registrations in Taos County list 11 different city or place names. The most frequent are Taos (5), Questa (3), Costilla (2), Red River (2) and City Of Questa (1).
Every registration
All 19 structures in Taos County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City Of Questa · 1214507 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 2 | Toas County · 1214515 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 3 | Costilla · 1309378 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Questa · 1309563 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Questa · 1325444 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Costilla · 1284563 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Taos · 1293506 | 53 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 8 | Taos · 1011769 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 9 | Taos · 1240512 | 45 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 10 | Red River · 1265740 | 42 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Red River · 1329567 | 42 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Tres Piedras · 1287458 | 32 m | Disguised structure (tree) | Constructed |
| 13 | Arroyo Hondo · 1287080 | 30 m | Disguised structure (tree) | Canceled |
| 14 | Taos · 1251099 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 15 | Taos · 1054830 | 21 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 16 | Ranchos De Taos · 1266430 | 20 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 17 | Pilar · 1294700 | 20 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 18 | Taos County · 1310013 | 15 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 19 | Questa · 1279128 | 9 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Taos County, NM?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 19 registered antenna structures in Taos County, New Mexico, 11 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 Taos County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Taos County is registration 1309378, a lattice tower near Costilla at 61 m (199 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Taos County?
EIP Holdings IV, LLC holds the most registrations in Taos County (3), followed by American Towers LLC (2).
What kind of towers are in Taos County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (7 of 19 registrations), then lattice tower (5).
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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 Taos County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/county/taos-county (data as of October 13, 2026).