You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 88012 (Las Cruces, NM)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 88012 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: SSE (168°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (168°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 88012
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | PBS | KRWG-TV Las Cruces, NM · Full Power | 20.9 mi | SSE (168°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | CBS | KDBC-TV El Paso, TX · Full Power | 55.9 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | FOX | KFOX-TV El Paso, TX · Full Power | 55.9 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | NEW Alamogordo, NM · Full Power | 54.0 mi | ENE (72°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 65 | UniMás | KTFN El Paso, TX · Full Power | 56.7 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | ABC | KVIA-TV El Paso, TX · Full Power | 56.7 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | NBC | KTSM-TV El Paso, TX · Full Power | 56.7 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | Univision | KINT-TV El Paso, TX · Full Power | 57.3 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | Telemundo | KTDO Las Cruces, NM · Full Power | 56.7 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KCWF-LD Las Cruces, NM · Low Power | 12.7 mi | S (177°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K07AAL-D Las Cruces, NM · Low Power | 34.9 mi | S (177°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31DR-D Caballo, NM · Translator | 37.3 mi | NW (315°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35JR-D Arrey & Derry, NM · Translator | 37.3 mi | NW (315°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16LU-D Caballo, NM · Translator | 37.3 mi | NW (315°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24CT-D Alamogordo, NM · Low Power | 54.0 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | Educational | KSCE El Paso, TX · Full Power | 56.7 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Las Cruces, NM Free TV Channels (18.2 mi from ZIP 88012 center) · Browse all New Mexico cities & ZIPs.
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