Where is the air worst in New Mexico right now?

South Valley has the highest current reading at AQI 54 (Moderate).

How often are readings updated?

Monitors report every hour. We refresh this page with the latest hour from EPA AirNow.

New Mexico Air Quality

Current AQI at 27 monitors, highest 54 (Moderate) · Measured 10/29/2026, 12:00 PM PT

Monitors: 27
Highest AQI: 54; Moderate
Typical (median): 28; Good
Above 100: 0

Monitoring sites in New Mexico

Worst first. Times are local.

54South ValleyModerate · Coarse particles (PM10) · Thu 10/29/2026, 12:00 PM MDT
46Taos Fire StationGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Thu 10/29/2026, 12:00 PM MDT
41JeffersonGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Thu 10/29/2026, 12:00 PM MDT
40Desert ViewGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Thu 10/29/2026, 12:00 PM MDT
35TramwayGood · Ozone · Thu 10/29/2026, 12:00 PM MDT
347E Deming AirportGood · Coarse particles (PM10) · Thu 10/29/2026, 12:00 PM MDT
34Del NorteGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Thu 10/29/2026, 12:00 PM MDT
33North ValleyGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Thu 10/29/2026, 12:00 PM MDT
31BloomfieldGood · Ozone · Thu 10/29/2026, 12:00 PM MDT
29Coyote Ranger DistrictGood · Ozone · Thu 10/29/2026, 12:00 PM MDT
29SubstationGood · Ozone · Thu 10/29/2026, 12:00 PM MDT
28Navajo LakeGood · Ozone · Thu 10/29/2026, 12:00 PM MDT
28Santa Fe AirportGood · Ozone · Thu 10/29/2026, 12:00 PM MDT
28Santa TeresaGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Thu 10/29/2026, 12:00 PM MDT
27Chaco Culture National Historical ParkGood · Ozone · Thu 10/29/2026, 12:00 PM MDT
27ChaparralGood · Ozone · Thu 10/29/2026, 12:00 PM MDT
27WESTSIDE - 9 MileGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Thu 10/29/2026, 12:00 PM MDT
26Hobbs JeffersonGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Thu 10/29/2026, 12:00 PM MDT
232LL Los LunasGood · Ozone · Thu 10/29/2026, 12:00 PM MDT
22AnthonyGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Thu 10/29/2026, 12:00 PM MDT
20BernalilloGood · Ozone · Thu 10/29/2026, 12:00 PM MDT
19CarlsbadGood · Ozone · Thu 10/29/2026, 12:00 PM MDT
19La UnionGood · Ozone · Thu 10/29/2026, 12:00 PM MDT
17Solano DriveGood · Ozone · Thu 10/29/2026, 12:00 PM MDT
14Las Cruces EDGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Thu 10/29/2026, 12:00 PM MDT
8Holman RdGood · Coarse particles (PM10) · Thu 10/29/2026, 12:00 PM MDT
8West MesaGood · Coarse particles (PM10) · Thu 10/29/2026, 12:00 PM MDT

By county

Highest current AQI among the county's monitors

Frequently asked questions

Where is the air worst in New Mexico right now?: South Valley has the highest current reading at AQI 54 (Moderate).
How often are readings updated?: Monitors report every hour. We refresh this page with the latest hour from EPA AirNow.

Source: EPA AirNow · Last updated 10/29/2026 · Data are preliminary and subject to change

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What the AQI means

0-50Good. Air quality is satisfactory and poses little or no risk.
51-100Moderate. Acceptable. A few unusually sensitive people may have symptoms.
101-150Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens should limit long or heavy outdoor exertion.
151-200Unhealthy. Everyone may begin to feel effects. Sensitive groups should avoid long or heavy outdoor exertion.
201-300Very Unhealthy. Health alert: the risk of health effects is increased for everyone.
301-500Hazardous. Health warning of emergency conditions. Everyone is more likely to be affected.

Data sources

AirNowU.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Data as of 10/29/2026

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