TV channels & antenna towers in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico
Tierra Amarilla has 37 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 0 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K09KJ-D, 14 miles to the NNW.
Over-the-air TV in Tierra Amarilla
Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico has a population of about 382. There are 37 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 4 low-power and 33 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, none are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.
By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 13 between 25 and 45 miles, and 21 farther out.
No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KOAT-TV in Albuquerque, NM, 103 miles to the south. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KREZ-TV in Durango, CO, 84 miles to the northwest.
Which way to point your antenna in Tierra Amarilla
Point your antenna NNW, at about 348°. The nearest towers for Tierra Amarilla sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
All of the nearest towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Tierra Amarilla, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Tierra Amarilla
The farthest of the closest towers for Tierra Amarilla is K15JO-D, 14 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 TV stations near Tierra Amarilla
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 37; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K09KJ-DTranslator | 14 mi | 348° NNW | Poor | Tierra Amarilla, NM |
| K36KD-DTranslator | 14 mi | 348° NNW | Weak | Tierra Amarilla, NM |
| K15JO-DTranslator | 14 mi | 348° NNW | Weak | Chama, NM |
| K30EK-DTranslator | 30 mi | 310° NW | Poor | Dulce & Lumberton, NM |
| K22GE-DTranslator | 30 mi | 310° NW | Poor | Dulce, NM |
| K28ER-DTranslator | 30 mi | 310° NW | Weak | Dulce & Lumberton, NM |
| K19IX-DTranslator | 31 mi | 70° ENE | Poor | Romeo, CO |
| K32IK-DTranslator | 31 mi | 70° ENE | Weak | San Luis Valley, CO |
| K29ME-DTranslator | 31 mi | 69° ENE | Poor | Antonito, CO |
| K31IV-DTranslator | 31 mi | 69° ENE | Poor | Romeo, CO |
| K28GV-DTranslator | 31 mi | 69° ENE | Poor | Tres Piedras, NM |
| K33QV-DTranslator | 31 mi | 69° ENE | Poor | Tres Piedras, NM |
| K23NF-DTranslator | 31 mi | 69° ENE | Poor | Romeo, Etc., CO |
| K17JW-DTranslator | 31 mi | 69° ENE | Weak | Romeo, CO |
| K27MT-DLow power | 31 mi | 69° ENE | Poor | Romeo, CO |
| K31HB-DTranslator | 35 mi | 200° SSW | Poor | Gallina, NM |
| K36PY-DTranslator | 46 mi | 318° NW | Poor | Pagosa Springs, CO |
| K23OR-DTranslator | 46 mi | 318° NW | Poor | Pagosa Springs, CO |
| K19LC-DTranslator | 46 mi | 318° NW | Poor | Pagosa Springs, CO |
| KAOE-LDLow power | 48 mi | 150° SSE | Poor | Santa Fe, NM |
| K34HF-DTranslator | 50 mi | 199° SSW | Poor | Cuba, NM |
| K33OE-DTranslator | 56 mi | 125° SE | Poor | Penasco, NM |
| K31NB-DLow power | 57 mi | 171° S | Poor | Santa Fe, NM |
| KCEI-LDLow power | 58 mi | 110° ESE | Poor | Taos, NM |
| K21FD-DTranslator | 60 mi | 110° ESE | Poor | Taos, Etc., NM |
How Tierra Amarilla compares with the rest of New Mexico
With 0 stations at fair strength or better, Tierra Amarilla ranks 148th of 152 places in New Mexico: fewer than the typical New Mexico town (10).
34% of New Mexico's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.
Setting up an antenna in Tierra Amarilla: 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 348° NNW, the direction of K15JO-D, 14 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 0 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 Tierra Amarilla?
37 transmitters within 70 miles of Tierra Amarilla; around 0 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 Tierra Amarilla?
Point your antenna NNW, at about 348°. The nearest towers for Tierra Amarilla sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Tierra Amarilla?
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 Tierra Amarilla?
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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Tierra Amarilla?
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 Tierra Amarilla; signal estimates ignore terrain.