Overview
3CRD Coyote Ranger District is an air monitoring station in Coyote, New Mexico, operated by the New Mexico Environment Department. It provides ambient air quality data for the region.
3CRD Coyote Ranger District is an air monitoring station located in Coyote, New Mexico, within the Santa Fe National Forest. Operated by the New Mexico Environment Department, it is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, which supports compliance with the US EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's location in a rural, forested area provides background air quality data away from major urban and industrial sources. The station reports data as part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, with the most recent sample date recorded in September 2025. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical rural monitoring stations track criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), and meteorological parameters. The New Mexico Environment Department ensures data quality and reporting continuity in line with federal requirements. This monitoring station contributes to understanding air quality in the remote regions of the southwestern United States, supporting research on regional haze, wildfire impacts, and long-range transport of pollutants. Its data helps inform public health advisories and environmental policy for the surrounding communities and national forest lands.
Environmental context
The station is situated in a rural, forested area of northern New Mexico, characterized by low population density and minimal industrial activity. Local air quality is influenced by seasonal wildfires, dust from arid landscapes, and regional transport of pollutants from urban centers. Monitoring in such settings is critical for establishing background concentrations and detecting changes due to climate or land use. The station's data supports the EPA's goal of protecting public health and the environment, particularly in sensitive ecosystems like the Santa Fe National Forest.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 21 New Mexico 96, Coyote, NM, 87012, within the Santa Fe National Forest in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
The station is operated by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), which is responsible for ambient air quality monitoring in the state.
Typical rural air monitoring stations measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), and meteorological data like wind speed and direction.
The station reports data to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), supporting compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and providing background data for regional air quality assessments.
Rural monitoring helps establish baseline air quality, track impacts from wildfires and dust, and assess long-range transport of pollutants, informing public health and environmental management in sensitive ecosystems.
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