Tower 1004529 — Ruidoso, NM
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1004529 — tower (type not specified) near Ruidoso, 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 1004529 is a 63 m (206 ft) tower near Ruidoso, Lincoln County, New Mexico. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Sep 1, 1959, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Aug 8, 2008. It is registered to WALTON STATIONS OF NEW MEXICO INC DBA = KBUY KWES RADIO.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1004529 |
| Unique system identifier | 110034 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 1, 1959 |
| Registration issued | Dec 2, 2008 |
| Date dismantled | Aug 8, 2008 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2007-ASW-3616-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
WALTON STATIONS OF NEW MEXICO INC DBA = KBUY KWES RADIO
Ruidoso, NM · FRN 0001613033
Location
- Address
- SOUTH CENTRAL AVE
- City
- Ruidoso
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 88345
- County
- Lincoln County
- County FIPS
- 35027
- Coordinates
- 33.32631, -105.67103
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1004529 compared with others?
At 63 m, structure 1004529 is about 25% above the 50 m average across the 48 structures registered in Lincoln County. It is roughly in line with the New Mexico average of 63 m across 1,736 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 18% below that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 2,112 m, which puts the top of the structure 2,175 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1004529, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ruidoso in Lincoln County, New Mexico, at coordinates 33.32631, -105.67103, with the site address filed as "SOUTH CENTRAL AVE". Lincoln County has 48 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 11th-largest count among the 33 New Mexico counties with registrations, and 26 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 Tularosa, NM · 1238115, a guyed tower at 154 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 1004529 on Dec 2, 2008. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 91 in New Mexico.
Who owns antenna structure 1004529?
The FCC record lists WALTON STATIONS OF NEW MEXICO INC DBA = KBUY KWES RADIO of Ruidoso, NM as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001613033.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2007-ASW-3616-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1004529?
Its registered overall height above ground is 63 m (206 ft), and 2,175 m (7,136 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1004529?
The registered owner is WALTON STATIONS OF NEW MEXICO INC DBA = KBUY KWES RADIO.
Where is antenna structure 1004529?
It is located near Ruidoso, Lincoln County, New Mexico at SOUTH CENTRAL AVE (33.32631, -105.67103). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Sep 1, 1959.
What type of structure is 1004529?
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. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Lincoln County, NM?
Lincoln County has 48 FCC-registered antenna structures, 26 of them constructed — the 11th-largest count among 33 counties in New Mexico.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1004529, weekly bulk file.
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 structure 1004529, Ruidoso, Lincoln County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/ruidoso-1004529 (data as of October 20, 2026).