TV channels & antenna towers in Taos, New Mexico

Taos has 47 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 9 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KCEI-LD, 0.1 miles to the N.

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Over-the-air TV in Taos

Taos is a town of about 5,740 people in New Mexico. There are 47 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 6 low-power and 41 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

17 of them are within 25 miles of Taos, 13 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 17 are more than 45 miles out.

No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KOAT-TV in Albuquerque, NM, 96 miles to the southwest. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KREZ-TV in Durango, CO, 142 miles to the northwest.

Which way to point your antenna in Taos

The nearest towers around Taos are in different directions: KCEI-LD 360° N (0.1 mi), K21FD-D 112° ESE (1.8 mi) and K12OG-D 112° ESE (1.8 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Taos

The farthest of the closest towers for Taos is K12OG-D, 1.8 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

KCEI-LD is only 0.1 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other TV stations near Taos

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 47; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KCEI-LDLow power	0.1 mi	360° N	Strong	Taos, NM
K21FD-DTranslator	1.8 mi	112° ESE	Good	Taos, Etc., NM
K12OG-DTranslator	1.8 mi	112° ESE	Fair	Taos, NM
K30KX-DTranslator	1.8 mi	112° ESE	Fair	Taos, NM
K24ML-DTranslator	1.8 mi	112° ESE	Good	Taos, NM
K15HD-DTranslator	1.8 mi	112° ESE	Fair	Taos, NM
K36LF-DTranslator	1.8 mi	112° ESE	Good	Taos, NM
K33OE-DTranslator	15 mi	216° SW	Weak	Penasco, NM
K15FV-DTranslator	22 mi	30° NNE	Poor	Red River, NM
K12OC-DTranslator	22 mi	30° NNE	Weak	Red River, NM
K23JD-DTranslator	23 mi	63° ENE	Fair	Colfax, NM
K22MS-DTranslator	23 mi	63° ENE	Weak	Eagles Nest, NM
K31NZ-DTranslator	23 mi	63° ENE	Weak	Eagle Nest, NM
K18LT-DTranslator	24 mi	63° ENE	Weak	Eagle Nest, NM
K30GJ-DTranslator	24 mi	63° ENE	Weak	Colfax, NM
K28GF-DTranslator	24 mi	63° ENE	Fair	Cimarron, NM
K33FK-DTranslator	24 mi	63° ENE	Weak	Angel Fire, NM
K25FI-DTranslator	33 mi	158° SSE	Poor	Mora, NM
K22EW-DTranslator	33 mi	158° SSE	Poor	Mora, NM
K31EO-DTranslator	33 mi	158° SSE	Poor	Mora, NM
KAOE-LDLow power	37 mi	235° SW	Weak	Santa Fe, NM
K19IX-DTranslator	40 mi	322° NW	Poor	Romeo, CO
K32IK-DTranslator	40 mi	322° NW	Poor	San Luis Valley, CO
K27MT-DLow power	40 mi	322° NW	Poor	Romeo, CO
K17JW-DTranslator	40 mi	322° NW	Poor	Romeo, CO

How Taos compares with the rest of New Mexico

With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Taos ranks 83rd of 152 places in New Mexico: fewer than the typical New Mexico town (10).

49% of New Mexico's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Taos: step by step

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.
Point it toward 112° ESE, the direction of K12OG-D, 1.8 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 9 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

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

47 transmitters within 70 miles of Taos; around 9 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 Taos?

What kind of antenna do I need in Taos?

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. The towers are spread over about 112° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Taos?

KCEI-LD is only 0.1 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Taos?

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 Taos; signal estimates ignore terrain.