Overview
6ZL Holman Road is an air monitoring station in Las Cruces, New Mexico, operated by the New Mexico Environment Department. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA AQS network.
6ZL Holman Road is an air monitoring station located 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, contributing to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). The station serves the Dona Ana County area, providing critical data on criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act, which mandates monitoring of pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. As a component of the EPA AQS network, the station follows standardized siting and measurement protocols to ensure data representativeness and comparability. The last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Environmental monitoring in this region is important due to the arid climate and potential sources of air pollution from agricultural activities, transportation, and nearby industrial operations. Data from this station supports local air quality management, public health assessments, and compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's location in Las Cruces provides representative monitoring for the Mesilla Valley area.
Environmental context
The station is situated in the Chihuahuan Desert region, characterized by low precipitation and high solar radiation, which can influence photochemical smog formation. Local air quality concerns include dust from dry lake beds and agricultural fields, as well as emissions from vehicles and nearby industrial sources. Monitoring at this site helps track compliance with NAAQS and supports regional air quality planning.
Frequently asked questions
6ZL Holman Road is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States, specifically at the Las Cruces Well #41 site. It serves Dona Ana County.
As part of the EPA AQS network, the station monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, following federal reference methods.
The station is operated by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), which is responsible for ambient air quality monitoring in the state.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA Air Quality System (AQS). Stations must follow National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and EPA-approved monitoring methods.
The station provides continuous data used for assessing compliance with NAAQS, supporting public health advisories, and informing local air quality improvement strategies in the Las Cruces area.
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