Antenna structures in Torrance County, New Mexico
At a glance
Torrance County, New Mexico has 46 FCC-registered antenna structures, 39 of them marked constructed. That is the 13th-largest count among the 33 New Mexico counties with registrations, and 2.6% of the state's 1,736. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1005165 near Corona at 130 m (425 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Torrance County compare with the rest of New Mexico?
With 46 registrations, Torrance County ranks 13th of 33 counties in New Mexico; Bernalillo County leads the state with 207. The average registered overall height here is 68 m, roughly in line with the New Mexico average of 63 m. The tallest standing structure, at 130 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Torrance County?
The most common filed structure type in Torrance County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 15 registrations (32.6%). It is followed by monopole (10) and tower (9). In all, 7 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 39 constructed, 6 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 Torrance County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Torrance County, with 10 of the 46. The next largest are Alltel Corporation (5), BNSF Railway Co. (5) and 52 Eighty, LLC (3). 13 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Torrance County have registered structures?
Registrations in Torrance County list 15 different city or place names. The most frequent are Moriarty (14), Mountainair (9), Encino (5), Corona (4) and Estancia (3).
Every registration
All 46 structures in Torrance County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corona · 1005165 | 130 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | High Lonesome · 1301633 | 130 m | Utility pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Clines Corners · 1005160 | 129 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Bernal · 1329662 | 129 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 5 | Moriarty · 1005144 | 120 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Moriarty · 1054509 | 116 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Encino · 1054506 | 113 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Moriarty · 1057583 | 111 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Wagon Wheel · 1290130 | 99 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Duran · 1054507 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Mountainair · 1010352 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Encino · 1285397 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Encino · 1005468 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Encino · 1316006 | 89 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 15 | Estancia · 1329274 | 84 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Moriarty · 1304412 | 80 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 17 | Moriarty · 1304413 | 80 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 18 | Mountainair · 1293676 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Corona · 1322528 | 69 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Encino · 1003278 | 69 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Mountainair · 1279397 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Moriarty · 1065361 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 23 | Moriarty · 1252629 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Mountainair · 1294021 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 25 | Mountainair · 1295154 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 26 | Torreon · 1315071 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 27 | Tiquique · 1317107 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 28 | Estancia · 1252044 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Moriarty · 1005081 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Corona · 1322071 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Estancia · 1221999 | 56 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Mountainair · 1036085 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Corona · 1328652 | 54 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Moriarty · 1062102 | 49 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 35 | Moriarty · 1291927 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 36 | Moriarty · 1062103 | 33 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 37 | Moriarty · 1203581 | 32 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 38 | Edgewood · 1333549 | 32 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 39 | Mountairnair · 1206102 | 31 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 40 | Moriarty · 1253009 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 41 | Manzano · 1326989 | 24 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 42 | Manzano · 1060693 | 23 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 43 | Mountainair · 1283243 | 21 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 44 | Mountainair · 1239743 | 20 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 45 | Mountainair · 1277420 | 18 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 46 | Moriarty · 1270893 | 11 m | Mast | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Torrance County, NM?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 46 registered antenna structures in Torrance County, New Mexico, 39 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 Torrance County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Torrance County is registration 1005165, a guyed tower near Corona at 130 m (425 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Torrance County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Torrance County (10), followed by Alltel Corporation (5).
What kind of towers are in Torrance County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (15 of 46 registrations), then monopole (10).
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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 Torrance County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/county/torrance-county (data as of October 13, 2026).