TV channels & antenna towers in Chimayo, New Mexico

Chimayo has 61 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, Telemundo and Univision. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KAOE-LD, 12 miles to the WNW.

Open Chimayo in the live finder

61TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

12 mito the closest tower

3,177population

Network channels in Chimayo

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
UNIKLUZ-TVUnivision	14	60 mi	227° SW	Fair	Albuquerque, NM
ABCKOAT-TVABC	7	61 mi	208° SSW	Fair	Albuquerque, NM
TLMKASA-TVTelemundo	2	61 mi	208° SSW	Good	Santa Fe, NM
CWKWBQCW	19	61 mi	208° SSW	Fair	Santa Fe, NM
TBNKNAT-TVTrinity	23	62 mi	207° SSW	Fair	Albuquerque, NM
NBCKOBNBC	4	62 mi	207° SSW	Fair	Albuquerque, NM
FOXKRQEFox	13.2	62 mi	207° SSW	Weak	Albuquerque, NM

Over-the-air TV in Chimayo

Chimayo, New Mexico has a population of about 3,180. Our map shows 61 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 13 full-power, 2 Class A, 10 low-power and 36 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 2 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 11 between 25 and 45 miles, and 48 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.

For the networks, the best local options 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, 139 miles to the northwest. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (fair 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 Chimayo

Point your antenna SSW, at about 207°. The main network towers for Chimayo sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Six network stations, KOAT-TV, KASA-TV, KWBQ, KNAT-TV and KOB and others, transmit from the same tower site about 61 miles southwest of Chimayo (208° SSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Chimayo at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southwest, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Chimayo

The farthest main network tower for Chimayo is KRQE (Fox), 62 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Chimayo

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 54; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KAOE-LDLow power	12 mi	304° WNW	Fair	Santa Fe, NM
K33OE-DTranslator	20 mi	38° NE	Weak	Penasco, NM
K31NB-DLow power	26 mi	252° WSW	Fair	Santa Fe, NM
K25FI-DTranslator	33 mi	95° E	Poor	Mora, NM
K22EW-DTranslator	33 mi	95° E	Poor	Mora, NM
K31EO-DTranslator	33 mi	95° E	Poor	Mora, NM
KCEI-LDLow power	35 mi	37° NE	Poor	Taos, NM
K21FD-DTranslator	35 mi	39° NE	Poor	Taos, Etc., NM
K12OG-DTranslator	35 mi	39° NE	Poor	Taos, NM
K30KX-DTranslator	35 mi	39° NE	Poor	Taos, NM
K24ML-DTranslator	35 mi	39° NE	Poor	Taos, NM
K15HD-DTranslator	35 mi	39° NE	Poor	Taos, NM
K36LF-DTranslator	35 mi	39° NE	Poor	Taos, NM
K30OJ-DTranslator	47 mi	125° SE	Poor	Las Vegas, NM
K20GQ-DTranslator	47 mi	125° SE	Poor	Las Vegas, NM
K09AI-DTranslator	47 mi	125° SE	Poor	Las Vegas, NM
K33FL-DTranslator	47 mi	125° SE	Poor	Las Vegas, NM
K23NN-DTranslator	47 mi	125° SE	Poor	Las Vegas, NM
K31HB-DTranslator	48 mi	288° WNW	Poor	Gallina, NM
K34HF-DTranslator	50 mi	271° W	Poor	Cuba, NM
K15FV-DTranslator	57 mi	34° NE	Poor	Red River, NM
K12OC-DTranslator	57 mi	34° NE	Poor	Red River, NM
K23JD-DTranslator	57 mi	47° NE	Poor	Colfax, NM
K31NZ-DTranslator	57 mi	47° NE	Poor	Eagle Nest, NM
K22MS-DTranslator	57 mi	47° NE	Poor	Eagles Nest, NM

How Chimayo compares with the rest of New Mexico

With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Chimayo ranks 49th of 152 places in New Mexico: more than the typical New Mexico town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 60 miles away, against a state median of 29 miles.

34% of New Mexico's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Santa Fe, 22 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Chimayo: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 207° SSW, the direction of KRQE (Fox), 62 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 13 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Chimayo, NM?

ABC is on channel 7 from KOAT-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles SSW of Chimayo. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Chimayo, NM?

NBC is on channel 4 from KOB, broadcasting from 62 miles SSW of Chimayo. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Chimayo, NM?

Fox is on channel 13.2 from KRQE, broadcasting from 62 miles SSW of Chimayo. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is CW in Chimayo, NM?

CW is on channel 19 from KWBQ, broadcasting from 61 miles SSW of Chimayo. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Telemundo in Chimayo, NM?

Telemundo is on channel 2 from KASA-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles SSW of Chimayo. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Chimayo?

61 transmitters within 70 miles of Chimayo; around 13 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Chimayo?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 207°. The main network towers for Chimayo sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Chimayo?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Chimayo?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Chimayo?

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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