TV channels & antenna towers in Bosque Farms, New Mexico

Bosque Farms has 25 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, Telemundo and Univision. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KWPL-LD, 15 miles to the NNW.

25TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
15 mito the closest tower
3,838population

Network channels in Bosque Farms

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXKRQEFox13.2 29 mi30° NNE FairAlbuquerque, NM
NBCKOBNBC4 29 mi30° NNE GoodAlbuquerque, NM
TBNKNAT-TVTrinity23 29 mi30° NNE GoodAlbuquerque, NM
TLMKASA-TVTelemundo2 29 mi30° NNE GoodSanta Fe, NM
CWKWBQCW19 29 mi30° NNE GoodSanta Fe, NM
ABCKOAT-TVABC7 29 mi30° NNE FairAlbuquerque, NM
UNIKLUZ-TVUnivision14 39 mi358° N GoodAlbuquerque, NM

Over-the-air TV in Bosque Farms

Bosque Farms, New Mexico has a population of about 3,840. There are 25 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 13 full-power, 2 Class A, 8 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 22 between 25 and 45 miles, and 2 farther out. Five of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to Albuquerque, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Albuquerque's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 7 (KOAT-TV), NBC on channel 4 (KOB), Fox on channel 13.2 (KRQE), CW on channel 19 (KWBQ), Telemundo on channel 2 (KASA-TV), Univision on channel 14 (KLUZ-TV) and Trinity on channel 23 (KNAT-TV). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KREZ-TV in Durango, CO, 179 miles to the north. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 6 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Bosque Farms

Point your antenna NNE, at about 30°. The main network towers for Bosque Farms sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Six network stations, KRQE, KOB, KNAT-TV, KASA-TV and KWBQ and others, transmit from the same tower site about 29 miles northeast of Bosque Farms (30° NNE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bosque Farms at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Bosque Farms, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Bosque Farms

The farthest main network tower for Bosque Farms is KOAT-TV (ABC), 29 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Bosque Farms

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KWPL-LDLow power15 mi 344° NNWFairSanta Fe, NM
KTFQ-TVFull power29 mi 30° NNEGoodAlbuquerque, NM
KNMD-TVFull power29 mi 30° NNEFairSanta Fe, NM
KNME-TVFull power29 mi 30° NNEGoodAlbuquerque, NM
KQDF-LDLow power29 mi 30° NNEFairSanta Fe, NM
KASY-TVFull power29 mi 30° NNEGoodAlbuquerque, NM
KAZQFull power29 mi 30° NNEFairAlbuquerque, NM
KTVS-LDLow power29 mi 30° NNEFairAlbuquerque, NM
KCHFFull power29 mi 30° NNEFairSanta Fe, NM
KTEL-CDClass A29 mi 30° NNEFairAlbuquerque, NM
K34PZ-DLow power29 mi 30° NNEFairAlbuquerque, NM
KYNM-CDClass A29 mi 30° NNEFairAlbuquerque, NM
KNMQ-LDLow power29 mi 30° NNEFairAlbuquerque, NM
KRTN-LDLow power29 mi 30° NNEFairAlbuquerque, NM
KUPT-LDLow power29 mi 30° NNEFairAlbuquerque, NM
K19NF-DLow power31 mi 195° SSWWeakSocorro, NM
K33PG-DTranslator56 mi 195° SSWPoorSocorro, NM
K10MG-DTranslator56 mi 195° SSWPoorSocorro, NM

How Bosque Farms compares with the rest of New Mexico

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Bosque Farms ranks 1st of 152 places in New Mexico: more than the typical New Mexico town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 29 miles away, against a state median of 29 miles.

49% of New Mexico's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is South Valley, 11 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Bosque Farms: step by step

  1. Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
  2. Point it toward 30° NNE, the direction of KOAT-TV (ABC), 29 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 22 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Bosque Farms, NM?

ABC is on channel 7 from KOAT-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles NNE of Bosque Farms. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Bosque Farms, NM?

NBC is on channel 4 from KOB, broadcasting from 29 miles NNE of Bosque Farms. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Bosque Farms, NM?

Fox is on channel 13.2 from KRQE, broadcasting from 29 miles NNE of Bosque Farms. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Bosque Farms, NM?

CW is on channel 19 from KWBQ, broadcasting from 29 miles NNE of Bosque Farms. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Telemundo in Bosque Farms, NM?

Telemundo is on channel 2 from KASA-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles NNE of Bosque Farms. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Bosque Farms?

25 transmitters within 70 miles of Bosque Farms; around 22 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Bosque Farms?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 30°. The main network towers for Bosque Farms sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Bosque Farms?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Bosque Farms?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Bosque Farms?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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