RTK corrections in New Mexico
RTK Premium delivers RTK corrections in New Mexico in NAD83(2011), epoch 2010.0, over standard NTRIP. It serves the best solution available at each site: a network (VRS) solution where one exists, as on 2+ networks across southern New Mexico, and corrections from the nearest reference station where none does, as across much of the north and east, where accuracy depends on the distance to that station. On network RTK it reaches under 1.5 cm horizontally and 2.5 cm vertically in a fixed solution. Parts of northwestern New Mexico and west-central New Mexico have no RTK Premium network today, so check each site on the coverage map. It costs $900 per device per year, or $690 for RTK Core, and a 14-day free trial comes first.
RTK Premium in New Mexico
| Coverage | The coverage map shows network RTK on 2+ networks across southern New Mexico, corrections from the nearest reference station on 1 network across much of the north and east, where accuracy depends on the distance to that station, and no network across parts of northwestern New Mexico and west-central New Mexico; check your site on the coverage map |
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| Frame | NAD83(2011), epoch 2010.0; ITRF on request |
| Accuracy | Under 1.5 cm horizontal, 2.5 cm vertical, in a fixed solution on network RTK; on the nearest-base stream, accuracy depends on the distance to the reference station |
| Service level | The 99.9% monthly service level for RTK Premium applies only in Eligible Areas, which need 2+ networks on the coverage map; most of New Mexico is served by 1 network or none |
| Trial | 14 days on your own receiver; your account arrives by email within two working hours |
| Price | In the US, RTK Premium costs $900 per device per year, RTK Core $690 and RTK Access $350, excluding sales tax. Monthly plans run from $39 to $100. |
| Support | Business days, 01:00 to 15:00 Mountain Time (09:00 CET to 17:00 ET) |
| Stream | RTCM 3.x over NTRIP; caster rtkpremium.xyz, port 2101, mountpoint COMMON |
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Correction services in New Mexico
New Mexico crews choose between commercial network RTK, crowd-sourced base stations, satellite-delivered corrections and their own base.
| Type | Typical operator | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial network RTK | A private provider with stations across several states. | How many correction sources serve your area, the published service level and its remedy, and the term. |
| Crowd-sourced network | Independent owners hosting single base stations. | Distance to the nearest base, station uptime, and how each base was surveyed. |
| Satellite or state-space (PPP-RTK, SSR) | A provider broadcasting an error model without a local base. | Convergence time, accuracy and vertical performance. |
| Your own base | Your crew, on a surveyed point. | The survey of the base point, range, and the time spent setting it up and guarding it. |
Coordinates and heights
RTK Premium delivers NAD83(2011), epoch 2010.0, on every New Mexico connection, and ITRF on request. New Mexico uses three State Plane zones under NAD83: East, Central and West. Set the project, the controller and the correction service to the same frame and zone before the job starts.
Setup
- Start the 14-day free trial on this site, or order a subscription. Your account arrives by email within two working hours.
- Enter the caster rtkpremium.xyz, port 2101 and mountpoint COMMON in your controller or receiver, with the username and password from your account.
- Measure a control point you trust before the job starts, and compare the result with its published coordinates in your project's frame.
Industries using precise positioning or RTK corrections in New Mexico
Oil: New Mexico produced 804,950 thousand barrels of crude oil in 2025, out of 4,986,606 thousand barrels produced in the United States. Well pads, pipelines and lease roads are staked from surveyed points. (U.S. Energy Information Administration, Crude Oil Production, 2025)
Pecans and dairy: New Mexico growers produced 76,000,000 pounds of pecans in 2025, the state's most valuable crop, and its dairies produced 5,864,000,000 pounds of milk. Orchard rows and the forage fields that feed those herds are planted and worked along surveyed lines. (USDA NASS, State Agriculture Overview, 2025)
Roads: New Mexico had 72,243 miles of public road in 2024, and federal agencies were responsible for 6,352 of its 60,427 rural miles. Grading, culvert work and resurfacing on those roads are staked and checked against design. (FHWA, Highway Statistics, Table HM-10, 2024)
Power plants: New Mexico's power plants had a net summer capacity of 11,887 megawatts in 2024, and wind was the primary energy source. Wind farms, substations and transmission routes are laid out from surveyed points. (U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2024)
Questions about RTK in New Mexico
Which RTK correction service serves New Mexico?
RTK Premium serves New Mexico in NAD83(2011), epoch 2010.0, with network RTK on 2+ networks across southern New Mexico and corrections from the nearest reference station across much of the north and east. The coverage map shows no network across parts of northwestern New Mexico and west-central New Mexico today, so check your site before you plan a job.
Is there a free RTK network in New Mexico?
Community networks run free single base stations of varying quality. Check the distance to the nearest base, how it was surveyed, and what its operator commits to on availability and support before you rely on it for paid work.
How much does RTK cost in New Mexico?
RTK Premium costs $900 per device per year, RTK Core $690 and RTK Access $350, with monthly plans from $39 to $100, excluding sales tax.
Which reference frame and zone do I use in New Mexico?
RTK Premium delivers NAD83(2011), epoch 2010.0, with ITRF on request. Project the coordinates into the New Mexico State Plane zone for your site, East, Central or West.
Do I need my own base station?
Network RTK across southern New Mexico builds the correction from the surrounding stations, so no base is needed there. On the nearest-base stream across much of the north and east, a site far from the station may do better with a base of its own, so measure a known point near the site first.
How does RTK Premium choose the correction in New Mexico?
RTK Premium serves the best solution available at each site: a network (VRS) solution where one exists, and corrections from the nearest reference station where none does, as across much of the north and east. On network RTK it reaches under 1.5 cm horizontally and 2.5 cm vertically in a fixed solution, and on the nearest-base stream accuracy falls with distance from the station.
Can I try it before I buy?
Yes. The 14-day free trial runs on your own receiver and needs no payment.
Last updated: 12 November 2026
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