Overview
6Q Las Cruces is an operational air monitoring station in Las Cruces, New Mexico, managed by the New Mexico Environment Department. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
6Q Las Cruces is an air monitoring station located at 2301 Entrada Del Sol in Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States. Operated by the New Mexico Environment Department, this station is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network that supports the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. As a monitoring station within the US EPA AQS framework, 6Q Las Cruces contributes to the measurement of criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The station's siting in an urban area of Las Cruces provides representative data for population exposure assessment. The New Mexico Environment Department oversees the station's operation and data reporting, ensuring compliance with federal monitoring requirements. The environmental significance of 6Q Las Cruces lies in its role in tracking air quality trends in the Las Cruces metropolitan area. Data from this station supports public health advisories, regulatory compliance, and research on air pollution impacts. The station's continuous operation helps maintain a long-term record essential for evaluating the effectiveness of air quality management strategies in the region.
Environmental context
Las Cruces is located in the Chihuahuan Desert, where air quality can be influenced by dust from dry conditions and nearby agricultural activities. The station's monitoring of criteria pollutants is critical for assessing compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The region's growing population and transportation emissions make continuous monitoring essential for protecting public health and informing local air quality management decisions.
Frequently asked questions
6Q Las Cruces is located at 2301 Entrada Del Sol in Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States.
As an air monitoring station, 6Q Las Cruces measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide as part of the US EPA Air Quality System.
The station is operated by the New Mexico Environment Department, which reports data to the US EPA's Air Quality System.
The station operates under the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which implements the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) as required by the Clean Air Act.
Air monitoring in Las Cruces helps track pollutants from urban and agricultural sources, supports public health advisories, and ensures compliance with federal air quality standards.
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