Overview
6ZM Desert View is an operational air monitoring station in Sunland Park, New Mexico, operated by the New Mexico Environment Department. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network, tracking criteria pollutants and meteorological paramete
6ZM Desert View is an air monitoring station located at 5935A Valle Vista in Sunland Park, New Mexico, within Dona Ana County. Operated by the New Mexico Environment Department, it is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors ambient air quality across the United States. The station is currently operational and last reported data in September 2025. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and EPA ambient air quality standards. As a monitoring site in the AQS network, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides, along with meteorological parameters like wind speed and direction. The New Mexico Environment Department ensures data quality and reporting continuity to support state and federal air quality management. Located near the US-Mexico border in the Paso del Norte region, this station plays a key role in assessing air quality impacts from industrial activities, transportation, and urban sources in the Sunland Park area. Its data supports public health advisories and regulatory compliance, contributing to regional air quality planning and cross-border environmental cooperation.
Environmental context
The Paso del Norte region, including Sunland Park, experiences air quality challenges from industrial emissions, vehicle traffic, and dust from arid landscapes. Monitoring stations like 6ZM Desert View help track criteria pollutants and meteorological conditions, providing data essential for understanding local air quality trends and informing public health decisions. The station's location near the border adds a transboundary dimension to its monitoring role.
Frequently asked questions
6ZM Desert View is located at 5935A Valle Vista in Sunland Park, New Mexico, within Dona Ana County, near the US-Mexico border.
As an air monitoring station in the US EPA AQS network, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides, along with meteorological parameters.
The station is operated by the New Mexico Environment Department, which ensures data quality and reporting to the EPA's Air Quality System.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and EPA ambient air quality standards, with data collected through the Air Quality System (AQS) network to support compliance and public health.
Sunland Park's location near industrial areas and the US-Mexico border makes air monitoring critical for tracking pollutants from transportation, industry, and dust, helping protect public health and inform cross-border environmental management.
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