Overview
6WM West Mesa is an air monitoring station in Las Cruces, New Mexico, operated by the New Mexico Environment Department. It provides ambient air quality data for the region.
6WM West Mesa is an air monitoring station located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States. Operated by the New Mexico Environment Department, it is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, which supports compliance with the Clean Air Act and the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). The station is situated in Dona Ana County, a region with a mix of urban, agricultural, and industrial activities. The station collects data on criteria pollutants and other parameters to assess air quality in the Las Cruces area. As part of the New Mexico Environment Department's network, it follows EPA-approved methods for siting, sampling, and quality assurance. The station's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing operation and data collection. Environmental monitoring at 6WM West Mesa helps protect public health and the environment by tracking pollutant levels and trends. The data supports regulatory compliance, air quality forecasting, and community awareness. The station's location in the Mesilla Valley provides representative measurements for the surrounding population and sensitive ecosystems.
Environmental context
The Las Cruces area experiences air quality challenges from vehicle emissions, dust from arid soils, and occasional agricultural burning. The 6WM West Mesa station monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, which are regulated under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Its siting is designed to capture urban background concentrations and support the EPA's AQS network for regional air quality assessment.
Frequently asked questions
6WM West Mesa is located at West Mesa Well #46 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States. It is situated in Dona Ana County.
6WM West Mesa monitors ambient air quality, including criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, as part of the New Mexico Environment Department's air monitoring network.
The station is operated by the New Mexico Environment Department, which is responsible for air quality monitoring and reporting in the state.
The station operates under the U.S. Clean Air Act and follows EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) standards for monitoring, data collection, and quality assurance.
The station provides continuous air quality data that supports regulatory compliance, public health protection, and air quality forecasting in the Las Cruces region.
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