ZIP 87124 35.2699° N  106.7956° W

TV Channels in Rio Rancho, NM

ZIP Code: 87124 • Coordinates: 35.2699°N, 106.7956°W

Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-45 dBm · KLUZ-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 16 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 31° NNE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 26 dB
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Major Network Coverage

10 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.

ABC
KOAT-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-74 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 50-5
Estrella TV Ch. 07-2
QVC Ch. 07-6
Story Television Ch. 07-5
True Crime Network Ch. 07-3
NBC
KOB
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-73 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 04-6
Catchy Comedy Ch. 04-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 04-2
ION Plus Ch. 04-5
Me-TV Ch. 04-3
Start TV Ch. 04-7
CBS
KRQE
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-76 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 13-2
Court TV Ch. 50-4
Bounce TV Ch. 13-3
GET Ch. 50-3
FOX
KRQE
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-76 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 13-1
Court TV Ch. 50-4
Bounce TV Ch. 13-3
GET Ch. 50-3
PBS
KNME-TV
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-75 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 05-5
First Nations Experience Ch. 05-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 05-2
World Channel Ch. 05-4
CW
KWBQ
Ch. 19-1 · 1080i
-74 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 19-2
ION Ch. 19-4
Laff Ch. 19-3
MyN Ch. 50-1
ION Mystery Ch. 50-2
Rewind TV Ch. 19-5
MyN
KWBQ
Ch. 19-1 · 1080i
-74 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 19-1
Grit Ch. 19-2
ION Ch. 19-4
Laff Ch. 19-3
ION Mystery Ch. 50-2
Rewind TV Ch. 19-5
ION
KOB
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-73 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 04-1
Catchy Comedy Ch. 04-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 04-2
ION Plus Ch. 04-5
Me-TV Ch. 04-3
Start TV Ch. 04-7
Telemundo
KASA-TV
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-72 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
COZI TV Ch. 47-1
ROAR Ch. 33-1
TeleXitos Ch. 02-2
Univision
KLUZ-TV
Ch. 14-4 · 480i (w)
-45 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 14-4
Confess Ch. 14-6
Dabl Ch. 14-5
HSN Ch. 14-3
Infomercials Ch. 14-7
MovieSphere Gold Ch. 14-8
Quest Ch. 14-2
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Coverage Map

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Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
KLUZ-TV
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
 14-4 480i (w)
Court TVUnivisionConfess +5
-45 dBm Excellent 22° NNE
#2
KTFQ-TV
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
 41-88 1080i
AltaVisionAudioCharge! +3
-71 dBm Fair 102° ESE
#3
KASA-TV
SANTA FE, NM
 02-1 1080i
TelemundoCOZI TVROAR +1
-72 dBm Fair 101° E
#4
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
 04-1 1080i
NBCIONCatchy Comedy +4
-73 dBm Fair 102° ESE
#5
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
 04-1 1080i
NBCIONCatchy Comedy +4
-73 dBm Fair 102° ESE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 16 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 31° · NNE · Spread 70°

Towers within 70° arc

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 26 dB
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About TV Reception in Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho, New Mexico (87124) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KLUZ-TV at -45 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.

For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.

Signal Quality Guide

  • Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
  • Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
  • Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
  • Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
  • No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely