TV channels & antenna towers in Doña Ana, New Mexico

Doña Ana has 42 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying CBS, NBC, Fox, CW, Telemundo and Univision. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KCWF-LD, 3.3 miles to the ENE.

42TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
3.3 mito the closest tower
1,211population

Network channels in Doña Ana

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXKFOX-TVFox14 44 mi154° SSE GoodEl Paso, TX
CBSKDBC-TVCBS4 44 mi154° SSE GoodEl Paso, TX
TLMKTDOTelemundo48 45 mi154° SSE FairLas Cruces, NM
CWKVIA-TVCW7.2 45 mi154° SSE GoodEl Paso, TX
NBCKTSM-TVNBC9 45 mi154° SSE GoodEl Paso, TX
UNIKINT-TVUnivision26 45 mi155° SSE GoodEl Paso, TX

Over-the-air TV in Doña Ana

Doña Ana, New Mexico has a population of about 1,210. There are 42 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 9 full-power, 9 low-power and 24 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 9 between 25 and 45 miles, and 30 farther out. Five of the 6 network stations in range are licensed to El Paso, TX, so most of the network channels you will find here come from El Paso's stations.

The strongest network signals here are CBS on channel 4 (KDBC-TV), NBC on channel 9 (KTSM-TV), Fox on channel 14 (KFOX-TV), CW on channel 7.2 (KVIA-TV), Telemundo on channel 48 (KTDO) and Univision on channel 26 (KINT-TV). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KOAT-TV in Albuquerque, NM, 196 miles to the north. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal) and Univision (good signal). 3 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 Doña Ana

Point your antenna SSE, at about 154°. The main network towers for Doña Ana sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Six network stations, KFOX-TV, KDBC-TV, KTDO, KVIA-TV and KTSM-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 44 miles southeast of Doña Ana (154° SSE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Doña Ana

The farthest main network tower for Doña Ana is KTSM-TV (NBC), 45 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Doña Ana

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 36; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KCWF-LDLow power3.3 mi 71° ENEGoodLas Cruces, NM
K19LZ-DTranslator9.5 mi 216° SWWeakLas Cruces & Organ, NM
K22NM-DLow power9.6 mi 216° SWWeakLas Cruces, NM
K28GJ-DTranslator26 mi 325° NWWeakHatch, NM
KSCEFull power45 mi 154° SSEFairEl Paso, TX
K27OJ-DLow power45 mi 154° SSEPoorEl Paso, TX
KTFNFull power45 mi 154° SSEGoodEl Paso, TX
KCOSFull power46 mi 155° SSEFairEl Paso, TX
K28QE-DTranslator47 mi 329° NNWPoorCaballo, NM
K31DR-DTranslator47 mi 329° NNWPoorCaballo, NM
K35JR-DTranslator47 mi 329° NNWPoorArrey & Derry, NM
K16LU-DTranslator47 mi 329° NNWPoorCaballo, NM
K20HA-DTranslator47 mi 329° NNWPoorCaballo, NM
K15IG-DTranslator48 mi 254° WSWPoorDeming, NM
K31KB-DTranslator48 mi 254° WSWPoorDeming, NM
K22ME-DTranslator48 mi 255° WSWPoorDeming, NM
K35HB-DTranslator48 mi 254° WSWPoorDeming, NM
K32NL-DTranslator48 mi 254° WSWPoorDeming, NM
K29MK-DTranslator48 mi 254° WSWPoorDeming, NM
K24MX-DTranslator48 mi 254° WSWPoorDeming, NM
K13UL-DTranslator56 mi 311° NWPoorHillsboro, NM
K29LC-DTranslator59 mi 332° NNWPoorTruth Or Consequence, NM
K25HV-DTranslator59 mi 332° NNWPoorTruth Or Consequence, NM
K33PE-DTranslator59 mi 332° NNWPoorTruth Or Consequences, NM
K22JY-DTranslator59 mi 332° NNWPoorTruth Or Consequences, NM

How Doña Ana compares with the rest of New Mexico

With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Doña Ana ranks 60th of 152 places in New Mexico: the same as the typical New Mexico town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 44 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 Las Cruces, 5.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Doña Ana: 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 154° SSE, the direction of KTSM-TV (NBC), 45 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 10 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 CBS in Doña Ana, NM?

CBS is on channel 4 from KDBC-TV, broadcasting from 44 miles SSE of Doña Ana. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Doña Ana, NM?

NBC is on channel 9 from KTSM-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles SSE of Doña Ana. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Doña Ana, NM?

Fox is on channel 14 from KFOX-TV, broadcasting from 44 miles SSE of Doña Ana. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Doña Ana, NM?

CW is on channel 7.2 from KVIA-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles SSE of Doña Ana. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Telemundo in Doña Ana, NM?

Telemundo is on channel 48 from KTDO, broadcasting from 45 miles SSE of Doña Ana. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Doña Ana?

42 transmitters within 70 miles of Doña Ana; around 10 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 Doña Ana?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 154°. The main network towers for Doña Ana sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Doña Ana?

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 Doña Ana?

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 Doña Ana?

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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More: all TV stations in New Mexico · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Doña Ana; signal estimates ignore terrain.