3ZD Taos Air Monitoring Station, Taos, New Mexico | United States Environmental Monitoring

3ZD Taos is an air monitoring station located at 123 Camino de Santiago Fire Station in Taos, New Mexico, United States. The station is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network and is operated by the New Mexico Environment Department. It serves as a fixed-site monitor for assessing local air pollution levels. The station operates within the regulatory framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and lead. Monitoring stations like 3ZD Taos typically measure a subset of these pollutants to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. As a monitoring station in Taos, 3ZD Taos contributes to understanding air quality in a region characterized by mountainous terrain and seasonal tourism. The data supports public health advisories and regulatory compliance. Its location at a fire station may also provide insights into local emission sources, including traffic and residential heating.

The station's location in Taos, New Mexico, places it in a high-desert environment with significant seasonal variations in temperature and precipitation. Air quality in the region can be influenced by wildfires, dust storms, and winter inversions. Monitoring criteria pollutants helps assess impacts from local sources such as vehicle emissions and wood burning, as well as regional transport from urban areas. The station's siting at a fire station ensures representativeness of near-road and community exposure.