Tower 1002829 — Hobbs, NM
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002829 — tower (type not specified) near Hobbs, New Mexico. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002829 is a 140 m (458 ft) tower near Hobbs, Lea County, New Mexico. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1990. It is registered to HOLSUM BAKERS INC DBA = CAPROCK COMMUNICATIONS.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1002829 |
| Unique system identifier | 97535 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1990 |
| Registration issued | Oct 25, 1996 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 89-ASW-1453-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
HOLSUM BAKERS INC DBA = CAPROCK COMMUNICATIONS
Hobbs, NM
Location
- Address
- 1 MI SE
- City
- Hobbs
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 88240
- County
- Lea County
- County FIPS
- 35025
- Coordinates
- 32.68472, -103.10139
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1002829 compared with others?
At 140 m, structure 1002829 is about 42% above the 98 m average across the 154 structures registered in Lea County. It is about 2.2 times the New Mexico average of 63 m across 1,736 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 83% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 134 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 140 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,100 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,240 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1002829, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Hobbs in Lea County, New Mexico, at coordinates 32.68472, -103.10139, with the site address filed as "1 MI SE". Lea County has 154 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 33 New Mexico counties with registrations, and 118 of them are marked constructed. New Mexico as a whole has 1,736 registrations, the 35th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Seminole, TX · 1210213, a guyed tower at 213 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1002829 on Oct 25, 1996. Nationally, 12,650 of the 197,703 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 90 in New Mexico.
Who owns antenna structure 1002829?
The FCC record lists HOLSUM BAKERS INC DBA = CAPROCK COMMUNICATIONS of Hobbs, NM as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 89-ASW-1453-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1002829?
Its registered overall height above ground is 140 m (458 ft), and 1,240 m (4,068 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1002829?
The registered owner is HOLSUM BAKERS INC DBA = CAPROCK COMMUNICATIONS.
Where is antenna structure 1002829?
It is located near Hobbs, Lea County, New Mexico at 1 MI SE (32.68472, -103.10139). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1990.
What type of structure is 1002829?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Lea County, NM?
Lea County has 154 FCC-registered antenna structures, 118 of them constructed — the 2nd-largest count among 33 counties in New Mexico.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002829, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1002829, Hobbs, Lea County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/hobbs-1002829 (data as of October 6, 2026).