Utility pole 1055600 — Thoreau, NM
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1055600 — utility pole near Thoreau, New Mexico. Antenna mounted on a utility/power pole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1055600 is a 18 m (60 ft) utility pole near Thoreau, McKinley County, New Mexico. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jun 18, 1998, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Apr 14, 2003. It is registered to ALLTEL COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW MEXICO, INC., which holds 8 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1055600 |
| Unique system identifier | 616337 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Utility pole (UPOLE) |
| Date constructed | Jun 18, 1998 |
| Registration issued | Jan 21, 2004 |
| Date dismantled | Apr 14, 2003 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ASW-2418-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
ALLTEL COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.
Little Rock, AR · FRN 0003935434
Holds 8 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2.1 M NW OF SR 57& I-40
- City
- Thoreau
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 87323
- County
- McKinley County
- County FIPS
- 35031
- Coordinates
- 35.46722, -108.24083
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1055600 compared with others?
At 18 m, structure 1055600 is about 37% of the 49 m average across the 94 structures registered in McKinley County. It is about 29% of the New Mexico average of 63 m across 1,736 registrations. Among the 1,424 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (UPOLE), the average overall height is 24 m, so this one is about 24% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 15 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 18 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 2,664 m, which puts the top of the structure 2,682 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1055600, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Thoreau in McKinley County, New Mexico, at coordinates 35.46722, -108.24083, with the site address filed as "2.1 M NW OF SR 57& I-40". McKinley County has 94 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 5th-largest count among the 33 New Mexico counties with registrations, and 69 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 Grants, NM · 1005141, a guyed tower at 151 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 1055600 on Jan 21, 2004. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 91 in New Mexico.
Who owns antenna structure 1055600?
The FCC record lists ALLTEL COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW MEXICO, INC. of Little Rock, AR as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003935434. Across the registry it holds 8 structure registrations, including 8 in New Mexico. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-ASW-2418-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1055600?
Its registered overall height above ground is 18 m (60 ft), and 2,682 m (8,799 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1055600?
The registered owner is ALLTEL COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW MEXICO, INC., which holds 8 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1055600?
It is located near Thoreau, McKinley County, New Mexico at 2.1 M NW OF SR 57& I-40 (35.46722, -108.24083). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jun 18, 1998.
What type of structure is 1055600?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code UPOLE, which decodes to "Utility pole". Antenna mounted on a utility/power pole. 1,424 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in McKinley County, NM?
McKinley County has 94 FCC-registered antenna structures, 69 of them constructed — the 5th-largest count among 33 counties in New Mexico.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1055600, weekly bulk file.
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 structure 1055600, Thoreau, McKinley County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/thoreau-1055600 (data as of October 13, 2026).