You can get 7 free channels in ZIP 88253 (Artesia, NM)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 88253 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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: E (82°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (82°), 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 88253
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | CW | KRWB-TV Roswell, NM · Full Power | 18.9 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KKAC Carlsbad, NM · Full Power | 23.8 mi | ESE (123°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | CBS | KBIM-TV Roswell, NM · Full Power | 42.5 mi | E (83°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | NBC | KOBR Roswell, NM · Full Power | 52.6 mi | ENE (59°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18NX-D Carlsbad, NM · Translator | 23.8 mi | ESE (123°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | Independent | KRPV-DT Roswell, NM · Full Power | 30.3 mi | NNE (19°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31GS-D Roswell, NM · Translator | 30.7 mi | NNE (19°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Artesia, NM Free TV Channels (11.7 mi from ZIP 88253 center) · Browse all New Mexico cities & ZIPs.
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