SUSANA MARTINEZ 

Governor 

JOHN A. SANCHEZ 

Lieutenant Governor 

September 12, 2014 

Mark Hansen 

525 Camino de los Marquez, Suite I 

Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87505 

Phone (505) 476-4300 Fax (505) 476-4375 

www.nmenv.state.nm.us 

Acting Associate Director for Air Programs 

USEP A Region 6-6PDQ 

1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1200 

Dallas, Texas 75202 

Dear Mr. Hansen: 

RYAN FLYNN 

Cabinet Secretary 

BUTCH TONGATE 

Deputy Secretary 

The purpose of the attached document is to provide information concerning the operation of the 

ambient air monitoring network by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Air 

Quality Bureau (AQB) in 2013114. 

· Under 40 CPR, Part 58, Subpart B, States are required to submit an annual monitoring network 

review to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regional office in Dallas Texas. This 

network plan is required to provide the framework for establishment and maintenance of an air 

quality surveillance system. The annual monitoring network plan must be made available for 

public inspection for at least 30 days prior to submission to EPA. The plan was posted August 4, 

2014 through September 4, 2014. No comments were received. 

Regards, 

fitf/Z~ze1 Richard L. Goodyear, PE . ( 

Bureau Chief I 

Air Quality Bureau 
2014 Network Review 

Air Quality Bureau 

New Mexico Environment Department 

July 1, 2014 

Prepared by 

Roman Szkoda, Manager, Ambient Air Monitoring Program 

The purpose of this document is to provide information concerning the operation of the ambient air 

monitoring network by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Air Quality Bnreau 

(AQB) in 2013. 

Under 40 CFR, Part 58, Subpart B, States are required to submit an annual monitoring network review 

to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regional office in Dallas Texas. This network review 

is required to provide the framework for establislnnent and maintenance of an air quality surveillance 

system. The annual monitoring network review must be made available for public inspection for at 

least 30 days prior to submission to EPA. 

1.0 Overview 

At the end of 2013 the Bnreau operated 26 criteria air pollutant monitoring sites located in 12 of the 

State's 33 counties. Each air monitoring location is sited to meet the three basic monitoring objectives 

and at least one of the six federal criteria for ambient air monitoring networks. 

In 2013 the Ambient Air Monitoring Section worked with a full-time staff of six, holding two 

vacancies. 

Table 1 (Network Element Worksheet) contains a listing of all New Mexico Environment 

Department, Air Quality Bnreau ambient air monitoring sites operating at the end of 2013. 

2.0 PM2.5 FRM Network 

The Bnreau operated five PM2.5 FRMs at five monitoring locations at the end of2013. The Bnreau 

requests upgrading from Partisol 2025 PM2.5 samplers to BAM 1020 FEM PM2.5 samplers where 

indicated for increased efficiency and cost savings, as discussed on May 8th and 9th 2014 

teleconference with EPA Region VI. NMED has evaluated the network monitoring sites for 

compliance in meeting siting criteria per 40 CFR 58, App. E., and has concerns with the Hobbs site 

due to the car port installed adjacent to the monitoring site. We will re-evaluate the site and make 

necessary improvements where possible to meet the requirement or look into locations that would be 

more optimal for monitoring. 

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Farmington 35-045-0019 (Primary), Parameter 88101, Method 118, POC 1 

Farmington 35-045-0019 (Collocation), Parameter 88101, Method 118, POC 2 

Due to historically low PM2.5 concentrations, the Bureau requests to deconunission sampling at the 

Farmington lFO site. No replacement is anticipated for 2014. 

Santa Fe (Runnels) 35-049-0020 Parameter 88101, Method 118, POC 1 

Due to historically low PM2.5 concentrations, the Bureau intends to deconunission the PM2.5 FRM 

located in Santa Fe on the Runnels building per EPA letter, dated February 19, 2014 referring to 

NMED's 2013 Annual Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan Technical Conunents, and as there is a 

continuous PM2.5 sampler located at the Santa Fe Airport site. 

Hobbs 35-025-0008 Parameter 88101, Method 118, POC 1 

Due to historically low concentrations the Bureau requests to deconunission the PM2.5 FRM sampler. 

Las Cruces 35-013-0025 Parameter 88101, Method 118, POC 1 

The Bureau requests to replace the existing PM2.5 FRM sampler with a BAM-1 020 FEM PM2.5 

sampler as an SPM, Parameter 88101, Method 170, POC 1, and still comply with area wide 

requirement for PM2.5. We also request to have Las Cruces be our co-located PM2.5 site to fulfill the 

requirement for MSA monitoring for PM2.5 per 40 CPR Part 58, App. D. The BAM sampler will 

provide real time concentration, save on laboratory - filter weight and shipping costs and is more 

efficient and easier to operate. 

Sunland Park 35-013-0017 Parameter 88101, Method 118, POC 1 

Bureau requests to deconunission the PM2.5 FRM sampler due to site not meeting the siting criteria in 

40 CPR Part 58, App. E, NMED-AQB technical analysis siting criteria document dated March 28, 

2014, and EPA response letter, dated May 16,2014. 

The Bureau intends to begin shifting from sequential FRM sampling to continuous FEM sampling in 

2014. The FEM samplers that the Bureau intends to deploy are BAM 1020s manufactured by 

MetOne. As previously stated, this shift to continuous sampling will allow quicker data submittal to 

EPA and will save the Bureau approximately $23,000 annually in contractual laboratory services. The 

Bureau also expects to save a significant amount of staff travel time, with fewer regular site visits 

required to maintain the continuous monitors. 

3.0 Continuous PM2.5 Network 

The Bureau operated continuous TEOM analyzers for PM2.5 at nine monitoring locations at the end 

of2013. The Bureau requests upgrading from TEOM PM2.5 samplers, which are not FRM or FEM 

designated to BAM 1020 FEM PM2.5 samplers where indicated for increased efficiency and cost 

savings as discussed on May 8th and 9th 2014 teleconference with EPA Region VI. NMED has 

evaluated the network monitoring sites for compliance in meeting siting criteria per 40 CPR 58, App. 

E., and has concerns with the Taos site due to tree growth in the residential neighborhood adjacent to 

the monitoring site. We feel that continued growth of trees could potentially violate the siting criteria. 

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In addition the Hobbs site gives us concern due to the car port installed adjacent to the monitoring site. 

We will re-evaluate both sites, make necessary improvements where possible to meet the requirement, 

or look into locations that would be more optimal for monitoring. 

Santa Fe (Runnels) 35-049-0020 Parameter 88502, Method 701, POC 3 

Due to historical low PM2.5 concentrations, the Bureau intends to decommission the TEOM PM2.5 

continuous sampler per EPA letter, dated February 19, 2014 referring to NMED's 2013 Annual 

Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan Technical Comments. The Bureau does not intend to replace 

the sampler due to having a continuous PM2.5 sampler located at Santa Fe Airport site. 

Bernalillo 35-043-0001 Parameter 88101, Method 170, POC I 

The Bureau requests to install a BAM-1 020 FEM PM2.5 sampler as a SPM. This is a new sampler 

installation to characterize growth patterns in Sandoval County as well as increased traffic and 

development in the area, presence of dirt roads, and more frequent dust storms. 

Bloomfield 35-045-0009 Parameter 8810I, Method 170, POC 1 

The Bureau requests to install a BAM-I 020 FEM PM2.5 sampler as a SPM to obtain representative 

sampling of PM2.5 for San Juan County due to increased traffic and oil and gas development in the 

area, presence of dirt roads, and more frequent dust storms. 

Taos 35-055-0005 Parameter 88502, Method 70I, POC 3 

The Bureau requests to remove the TEOM PM2.5 continuous sampler as it is not FRM or FEM 

designated and upgrade to a BAM-1020 FEM PM2.5 continuous sampler as an SPM, Parameter 

8810I, Method I70, POC 1. In addition we will evaluate the site per 40 CFR Part 58, App. E. to 

determine that it meets siting criteria, and if not make necessary improvements to meet the 

requirement. The Bureau has concerns due to tree growth in residential neighborhood adjacent to the 

monitoring site. We feel that continued growth of trees can potentially violate the siting criteria in 40 

CFR Part 58, App. E. 

Carlsbad 35-0I5-I005 Parameter 88502, Method 70I, POC 3 

The Bureau will remove the TEOM PM2.5 continuous sampler per EPA letter, dated February I9, 

20I4 referring to NMED's 2013 Annual Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan Technical Comments 

and requests to upgrade to a BAM-I020 FEM PM2.5 continuous sampler as an SPM, Parameter 

88IOI, Method 170, POC. 

Anthony 35-013-00I6 Parameter 88502, Method 70I, POC 3 

The Bureau requests to replace the TEOM PM2.5 continuous sampler as it is not FRM or FEM 

designated with the BAM-I 020 FEM PM2.5 continuous sampler as a SPM. The Bureau has installed 

the BAM-I020 which has been operating since April20I4, Parameter 88IOI, Method I70, POC I, 

but it is not currently in AQS. 

Sunland Park 35-013-0017(Co-located with FRM) Parameter 88502, Method 70I, POC 3 

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The Bureau requests to deconunission the TEOM PM2.5 continuous sampler due to site not meeting 

the siting criteria in 40 CPR Part 58, App. E, NMED-AQB technical analysis siting criteria document 

dated March 28, 2014, and EPA response letter, dated May 16, 2014. 

Desert View 35-013-0021 Parameter 88502, Method 701, POC 3 

The Bureau currently operates a TEOM PM2.5 continuous sampler, and requests upgrading to BAMI 020 PM2.5 FEM designated sampler as an SPM, Parameter 88101, Method 170, POC 1. The TEOM 

PM2.5 continuous sampler is not FRM or FEM designated. The site's monitors and samplers may be 

influenced by school construction, which is expected to begin in July 2014 and continue through June 

2016 per timeline provided by Gadsden Independent School District. 

Tentative Time line for Desert View Elementary School project; 

• Construction to commence June or July 2014 through December 2015 

• Demolition of the old Desert View School is January- April2016 

• Current plans show the majority of the new student pick-up/drop-off construction and 

paving will happen after the demolition of the old school. 

Rafael "Ralph" Gallegos- Gadsden Independent School District 

Executive Director for Energy Management & Construction 

Santa Teresa 35-013-0022 Parameter 88502, Method 701, POC 3 

The Bureau currently operates a TEOM PM2.5 continuous sampler, and requests upgrading to a 

BAM-1020 PM2.5 FEM designated sampler as an SPM, Parameter 88101, Method 170, POC 1. The 

TEOM PM2.5 continuous sampler is not FRM or FEM designated. The inunediate site perimeter will 

have gravel installed in order to minimize the impact of windblown dust. The surrounding area has 

become more industrial due tci the opening of the Union Pacific Railroad's new Intermodal 

Transshipment Terminal, and Twin Cities Services which operates freight storage and transport 

facilities. NMED-AQB believes that the site which is currently designated as background scale be 

changed to urban scale. We will pursue looking into locations that would be more optimal for PM2.5 

monitoring. 

Hobbs 35-025-0008 Parameter 88502, Method 701, POC 3 

The Bureau will deconunission the TEOM PM2.5 continuous sampler, per EPA letter, dated February 

19, 2014 referring to NMED's 2013 Annual Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan Technical 

Comments. The Bureau will continue to operate the existing BAM-1 020 PM2.5 FEM sampler as an 

SPM, Parameter 88101, Method 170, POC 1. In addition we will evaluate the site per 40 CPR Part 58, 

App. E. to determine that it meets siting criteria, and, if not, make necessary improvements to meet the 

requirement. The Bureau has concerns due to the car port installed adjacent to the monitoring site. 

Navajo Lake 35-045-0018 Parameter 88502, Method 701, POC 3 

Due to historically low PM2.5 concentrations, the Bureau deconunissioned the TEOM PM2.5 

continuous sampler on May 15, 2014 per EPA letter, dated February 19, 2014 referring to NMED's 

2013 Annual Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan Technical Comments. No replacement is 

anticipated for 2014. 

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Los Lunas 35-061-0008 Parameter 88502, Method 701, POC 3 

Due to historically low concentrations, the Los Lunas TEOM sampler for PM2.5 was discontinued 

October 1, 2013 per Maria Martinez' e-mail dated September 30, 2013, Subject: Re: Discontinuation 

of Los Lunas Site- AQS- 35-061-0008, and per EPA letter, dated February 19, 2014 referring to 

NMED's 2013 Annual Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan Technical Comments. No replacement 

is anticipated for 2014. 

Santa Fe Airport 35-049-0021 Parameter 88502, Method 701, POC 3 

The Bureau currently operates a TEOM PM2.5 continuous sampler and requests upgrade to a BAM1020 FEM 2.5 sampler as an SPM, Parameter 88101, Method 170, POC 1. 

4.0 PMlO FRM Network 

The Bureau operated a total of eleven PMlO samplers at nine monitoring locations at the end of2013. 

NMED-AQB uses parameter code 81102 for standard temperature and pressure, and parameter code 

85101 for local temperature and pressure per RFPS-1087-062. NMED has evaluated the network 

monitoring sites for compliance in meeting siting criteria per 40 CFR Part 58, App. E. The Hobbs site 

gives us concern due to the car port installed adjacent to the monitoring site. We will re-evaluate the 

site and make necessary improvements where possible to meet the requirement or look into locations 

that would be more optimal for monitoring. 

Farmington 35-045-0019 Parameter 81102/85101, Method 062, POC 1 

Due to historically low PM10 concentrations, the Bureau decommissioned the Wedding PMlO noncontinuous sampler on May 15, 2014. No replacement is anticipated for 2014. The site did measure 

one exceedance in 2013 on 4/16/13 which was due to a high wind event. Winds averaged 13.7 rn!s 

(30.6 mph) from 11:15 through 18:15 on that day. 

Bernalillo (Town Hall)35-043-0001 Parameter 81102/85101, Method 062, POC 1 

Due to historically low PM10 concentrations, the Bureau requests to decommission the Wedding 

PMl 0 non-continuous sampler. No replacement is anticipated for 2014. 

Bernalillo (DOT Yard)35-043-0001 Parameter 88101, Method 170, POC 1 

The Bureau requests to install a BAM-1020 FEM PMlO sampler as an SPM. This is a new sampler 

installation to characterize growth patterns in Sandoval County as well as increased traffic and 

development in the area, presence of dirt roads and more frequent dust storms. 

Bloomfield 35-045-0009 Parameter 88101, Method 170, POC 1 

The Bureau requests to install a BAM-1020 FEM PMlO sampler as an SPM due to increased traffic 

and oil and gas development in the area, presence of dirt roads and more frequent dust storms. 

Santa Fe (Runnels) 35-049-0020 (Primary) Parameter 81102/85101, Method 062, POC 1 

Santa Fe (Runnels) 35-049-0020 (Collocation) Parameters 81102, Method 062, POC 2 

Due to historically low PMlO concentrations, the Bureau will decommission both Wedding PM10 

non-continuous samplers per EPA letter, dated February 19,2014 referring to NMED's 2013 Annual 

Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan Technical Comments. No replacement is anticipated for 2014. 

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Taos 35-055-0005 (Partisol PM10) Parameter 81102, Method 127, POC 2 

Due to historically low PM! 0 concentrations, the Bureau will decommission the Partisol PM! 0 noncontinuous sampler per EPA letter, dated February 19, 2014 referring to NMED's 2013 Annual 

Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan Technical Comments. No replacement is anticipated for 2014. 

Hobbs 35-025-0008 Parameter 81102/85101, Method 062, POC 1 

The Bureau requests to replace the Wedding PMIO non-continuous sampler with a TEOM PMIO 

continuous sampler, Parameter 81102, Method 079, POC 1. In addition we will evaluate the site per 

40 CFR Part 58, App. E. to determine that it meets siting criteria, and, if not, make necessary 

improvements to meet the requirement. The Bureau has concerns due to the car port installed adjacent 

to the monitoring site. 

Anthony 35-013-0016 Parameter 81102/85101, Method 062, POC 1 

The Bureau requests to replace the Wedding PM! 0 non-continuous sampler with a BAM-1 020 PM! 0 

FEM sampler. 

Sunland Park 35-013-0017 Parameter 81102/85101, Method 062, POC 1 

The Bureau requests to decommission the Wedding PMlO non-continuous sampler due to site not 

meeting the siting criteria in 40 CFR Part 58, App. E, and NMED-AQB technical analysis siting 

criteria document dated March 28, 2014. 

Deming 35-029-0001 (Primary) Parameter 81102/85101, Method 062, POC 1 

Deming 35-029-0001 (Collocation) Parameter 81102, Method 062, POC 2 

Due to historically low PM10 concentrations, the Bureau will decommission both Wedding PMIO 

non-continuous samplers per EPA letter, dated February 19, 2014 referring to NMED's 2013 Annual 

Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan Technical Comments. No replacement is anticipated for 2014. 

Hurley Smelter 35-017-1003 Parameter 81102/85101, Method 062, POC 1 

Due to historically low PM! 0 concentrations, the Bureau will decommission the Wedding PM! 0 noncontinuous sampler per EPA letter, dated February 19, 2014 referring to NMED's 2013 Annual 

Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan Technical Comments. No replacement is anticipated for 2014. 

The northern counties continue to report relatively low PM10 values when compared to the southern 

counties. 

5.0 Continuous PMlO Network 

The Bureau operated a total of seven continuous TEOM PMlO analyzers at the end of2013. 

Bernalillo (DOT Yard)35-043-0001 Parameter 81102, Method 122, POC 1 

The Bureau requests to install a BAM-1020 FEM PMIO sampler as an SPM. This is a new sampler 

installation to characterize growth patterns in Sandoval County as well as increased traffic and 

development in the area, presence of dirt roads and more frequent dust storms. 

NMED Air Quality Bureau's 2014 Network Review Page6 
Bloomfield 35-045-0009 Parameter 81102, Method 122, POC 1 

The Bureau requests to install a BAM-1020 FEM PM10 sampler as an SPM due to increased traffic 

and oil and gas development in the area, presence of dirt roads and more frequent dust storms. 

Anthony 35-013-0016 Parameter 81102, Method 079, POC 2 

The Bureau continues to operate the TEOM PMI 0 continuous FEM sampler, no replacement is 

anticipated for 2014. 

Sunland Park 35-013-0017 Parameter 81102, Method 079, POC 2 

The Bureau requests to decommission the PM10 FEM sampler due to site not meeting the siting 

criteria in 40 CFR Part 58, App. E, and NMED-AQB technical analysis siting criteria document dated 

March 28, 2014. 

Chaparral 35-013-0020 Parameter 81102, Method 079, POC 1 

The Bureau requests to remove the TEOM PMI 0 continuous FEM sampler and upgrade to a BAM1020 FEM PMIO continuous sampler as an SPM, Parameter 81102, Method 122, POC 1. 

Hohnan Road 35-013-0019 Parameter 81102, Method 079, POC 1 

The Bureau requests to remove the TEOM PM10 continuous FEM sampler and upgrade to a BAM1020 FEM PM10 continuous sampler as an SPM, Parameter 81102 Method 122, POC 1. 

West Mesa 35-013-0024 Parameter 81102, Method 079, POC 1 

The Bureau requests to remove the TEOM PMIO continuous FEM sampler and upgrade to a BAM1020FEM PMIO continuous sampler as an SPM, Parameter 81102, Method 122, POC 1. 

Deming Airport 35-029-0003 Parameter 81102, Method 079, POC 1 

The Bureau requests to remove the TEOM PMIO continuous FEM sampler and upgrade to a BAMI 020 FEM PMI 0 continuous sampler as an SPM, Parameter 81102, Method 122, POC 1. 

Desert View 35-013-0021 Parameter 81102, Method 079, POC 1 

The Bureau requests to remove the TEOM PMIO continuous FEM sampler and upgrade to a BAM1020 FEM PM10 continuous sampler as an SPM, Parameter 81102, Method 122, POC 1. The site 

monitors and samplers may be influenced by school construction, which is expected to begin in July 

2014 and continue through June 2016 per timeline provided by Gadsden Independent School District 

as stated in section 3.0 Continuous PM2.5 Network 

6.0 CO Network 

The Bureau no longer conducts carbon monoxide monitoring. 

7.0 S02 Network 

The Bureau operated a total of three S02 monitoring stations at the end of2013. 

Substation 

Bloomfield 

35-045-1005 Parameter 42401, Method 060, POC 3 

35-045-0009 Parameter 42401, Method 060, POC 3 

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Hurley Smelter 35-017-1003 Parameter42401, Method060, POC 3 

The Bureau requests to decommission the S02 monitor at Hurley as NMED's maintenance plan 

identified by Docket ID No: EPA-R06-0AR-2013-0764 has been approved to take effect on 

September 16,2014. 

Hobbs 

It is also our request to add an S02 monitor at our Hobbs site due to the new S02 standard in order to 

determine compliance in the Permian Basin as well as the Bureau receiving five new PSD permitting 

applications for this area 

The Bureau continues reporting "five minute" data for S02. 

8.0 N02 Network 

The Bureau operated a total of eight N02 monitoring stations at the end of2013. 

Substation 35-045-1005 Parameter 42602, Method 074, POC 2 

Bloomfield 35-045-0009 Parameter 42602, Method 074, POC 1 

Navajo Lake 35-045-0018 Parameter42602, Method 074, POC 1 

The Bureau continues to operate the N02 monitors at the three sites in San Juan County. No changes 

are anticipated for 2014. 

Carlsbad 35-015-1005 Parameter 42602, Method 074, POC 1 

Hobbs 35-025-0008 Parameter 42602, Method 074, POC 1 

The Bureau requests to continue sampling for N02 at the Hobbs location. Since the N02 at Carlsbad 

is not required to meet minimum network requirements, but does provide information that helps the 

bureau characterize increased pollutant trends, NMED will be changing its designation from SLAMS 

to SPM. NMED has received five new PSD permit applications for the Permian Basin. 

Desert View 35-013-0021 Parameter 42602, Method 074, POC 1 

The Bureau continues to operate the N02 monitor at Desert View, no changes are anticipated for 

2014. The site monitors and samplers may be influenced by school construction, which is expected to 

begin in July 2014 and continue through June 2016 per timeline provided by Gadsden Independent 

School District as stated in section 3.0 Continuous PM2.5 Network. 

Santa Teresa 35-013-0022 Parameter 42602, Method 074, POC 2 

The Bureau continues to operate the N02 monitor at Santa Teresa no changes are anticipated for 

2014. As stated in section 3.0 Continuous PM2.5 Network, the surrounding area has become more 

industrial due to the opening of the Union Pacific Railroad's new Intermodal Transshipment 

Tenninal, and Twin Cities Services which operates freight storage and transport facilities. NMEDAQB believes that the site which is currently designated as background scale be changed to urban 

scale. 

Deming Airport 35-029-0003 Parameter 42602, Method 074, POC 1 

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Due to historically low N02 concentration, the Bureau requests to decommission the N02 monitor at 

Deming Airport site, no replacement is anticipated for 2014. 

In 2013 the Bureau completed upgrade of all eight of the N02 monitors. 

9.0 . 03 Network 

The Bureau operated seventeen 03 monitoring stations in its statewide network in 2013. 

Substation 35-045-1005 Parameter 44201, Method 047, POC 1 

Bloomfield 35-045-0009 Parameter 44201, Method 047, POC 1 

Navajo Lake 35-045-0018 Parameter 44201, Method 047, POC 1 

The Bureau continues to operate the Ozone monitors at the three sites in San Juan County. No 

changes are anticipated for 2014. 

Coyote Ranger Dist. 35-039-0026 Parameter44201, Method 047, POC 1 

The Bureau continues to operate the Ozone monitor no changes are anticipated for 2014. 

Bernalillo 35-043-1001 Parameter 44201, Method 047, POC 1 

Los Lunas 35-061-0008 Parameter 44201, Method 047, POC 1 

The Bureau requests to continue sampling for Ozone to better characterize ozone in the air shed, and it 

will also assist in determining growth patterns in Valencia and Sandoval counties. Since these are not 

required as part of the SLAMS network, NMED will be changing designation for SLAMS to SPM. 

Carlsbad 35-015-1005 Parameter 44201, Method 047, POC 1 

Hobbs 35-025-0008 Parameter 44201, Method 047, POC 1 

The Bureau requests to continue sampling for Ozone given the increase in oil production in the 

Permian Basin. The Ozone monitors in Carlsbad and Hobbs are necessary in characterizing increase 

pollutant trends. NMED has also received five new PSD permit applications for the Permian Basin. 

Since the ozone monitor at the Hobbs location is not required as part of the SLAMS network, NMED 

will be changing its designation form SLAMS to SPM. 

La Union 35-013-0008 Parameter 44201, Method 047, POC 2 

The Bureau continues operating the Ozone monitor at La Union, no changes are anticipated for 2014. 

Solano Road 35-013-0023 Parameter44201, Method 047, POC 1 

The Bureau continues operating the Ozone monitor at Solano road no changes are anticipated for 

2014. 

Sunland Park 35-013-0017 Parameter 44201, Method 047, POC 1 

The Bureau requests to decommission Ozone monitor at Sunland Park based on determination that the 

conditions and circumstances. at this site do not support continued monitoring for ozone, according to 

NMED-AQB technical analysis siting criteria document dated March 28, 2014. 

Chaparral 35-013-0020 Parameter 44201, Method 047, POC 1 

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The Bureau intends to continue sampling for Ozone due to the growing community, and it will also 

help characterize the El Paso Air Shed as well as background concentrations. Since the ozone monitor 

at the Chaparral location is not required as part of the SLAMS network, NMED will be changing its 

designation form SLAMS to SPM. 

Desert View 35-013-0021 Parameter 44201, Method 047, POC 1 

The Bureau continues to operate the Ozone monitor at Desert View, no changes are anticipated for 

2014. 

Santa Teresa 35-013-0022 Parameter 44201, Method 047, POC 1 

The Bureau continues to operate the Ozone monitor at Santa Teresa, no changes are anticipated for 

2014. As stated in section 3.0 Continuous PM2.5 Network, the surrounding area has become more 

industrial due to the opening of the Union Pacific Railroad's new Intermodal Transshipment 

Terminal, and Twin Cities Services which operates freight storage and transport facilities. NMEDAQB believes that the site which is currently designated as background scale be changed to urban 

scale. 

Deming Airport 35-029-0003 Parameter 44201, Method 047, POC 1 

Due to historically low ozone concentration, the Bureau will decommission the Ozone monitor, per 

EPA letter, dated February 19, 2014 referring to NMED's 2013 Annual Ambient Air Monitoring 

Network Plan Technical Comments. No replacement is anticipated for 2014. 

Santa Fe Airport 35-049-0021 Parameter 44201, Method 047, POC 1 

The Bureau continues to operate the Ozone monitor at Santa Fe Airport, no changes are anticipated 

for2014. 

Hurley Smelter 35-017-1003 Parameter44201, Method 047, POC 1 

The Bureau will decommission the Ozone monitor due to historically low concentrations, per EPA 

letter, dated February 19, 2014 referring to NMED's 2013 Annual Ambient Air Monitoring Network 

Plan Technical Comments. No replacement is anticipated for 2014. 

10.0 Other Projects 

There are two other projects underway in New Mexico that are supported by NMED/ AQB staff. 

1. Northern air monitoring staff is continuing a second NADP-sponsored project to collect 

passive anunonia monitoring data in San Juan County, New Mexico. This project will 

hopefully continue for the next year. Ammonia is a precursor of fine particulate matter which 

adversely affects public health and visibility. This continued study will augment the baseline 

data collected in 2007 to assess any significant changes in ambient anunonia levels. 

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2. NMED has submitted a development plan for Ozone nonattainment in the southern border 

region ofNew Mexico from the FY14 Border Grant. 

11.0 Summary 

The intention of the Bureau is to continue to focus on pollutants of concern while also striving to 

continue to serve the public health needs and to satisfY the expectations of the New Mexico 

communities. The Bureau will inform Region VI staff early in the process of any plans to make 

changes to the ambient air monitoring network, other than those described in this review, to ensure 

that state and federal priorities continue to be aligned. 

12.0 Addressing New Monitoring Requirements in Monitoring Network 

12.1 Lead (Pb) 

Two federal criteria have been set up for Pb monitoring: 

• Source-oriented- For sources over 0.5 Tons per year. 

• "Non-source"-oriented in every urban area with NCore monitoring sites, that have a 

population of 500,000 or more. 

Based on these criteria, no Pb monitors are required in regions under NMED/ AQB jurisdiction. 

12.2 Nitrogen Dioxide 

Two federal criteria have been set up for N02 monitoring: 

• Near-road N02 monitoring; 1 micro-scale site would be required in Core Based Statistical 

Areas (CBSA) >= 500,000 at a location of expected highest hourly N02 concentrations sited 

near a major road with high Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) counts. 

• Community-wide; required in CBSAs >= 1 million at a location of expected highest N02 

concentrations representing neighborhood or larger (urban) spatial scale. 

Based on these criteria, no new N02 monitors are required in regions under NMED/ AQB jurisdiction. 

12.3 Sulfur Dioxide 

Two federal criteria have been set up for S02 monitoring: 

• Based on population per CBSA and amount of S02 emissions within that CBS A, that is, the 

Population Weighed Emissions Index (PWEl) and 

• Based on individual state contribution to national S02 inventory in the 2005 National 

Emissions Inventory (NEl). 

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Based on the PWEI criteria, NMED/AQB would not need to deploy any new monitors. However, 

NMED/AQB is considering adding an additional S02 monitor at the Hobbs site due to the new S02 

standard in order to determine compliance in the Permian Basin as well as the Bureau receiving five 

new PSD permitting applications for this area. 

Based on the 2005 NEI criteria, NMED/AQB would need one monitor. This requirement is already 

being complied with by virtue of the Substation site. 

12.4 Ozone 

Previous to this writing three federal criteria had been set up for ozone monitoring. Although these 

criteria are no longer required, one is still listed because NMED/ AQB set up a new ozone site based 

on that criterion. 

• 1 monitor in an area of high ozone concentration outside of currently monitored MSAs and 

Micropolitan areas. 

NMED/ AQB has been working with the US Forest Service to commission a site at the Coyote Ranger 

Station on the Santa Fe National Forest. Commissioning of the site began in the Fall of2011 and was 

completed in the Spring of2013. 

13.0 Other Issues 

The Bureau filled one vacant supervisor position in 2013, and one vacant operator position in 2014. 

The operator-advanced position became vacant in October 2013 and the Bureau is in the process of 

reclassifYing this position. 

A draft of this document will be made available to the public in August of 2014, at 

http://www.nmenv.state.nm.us/aqb/. Any comments pertaining to this document should be sent to the 

following contact: 

Roman Szkoda 

Monitoring Program Manager 

New Mexico Environment Department 

Air Quality Bureau 

525 Camino de los Marquez, Suite 1 

Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87505 

Or email at: 

roman.szkoda@state.nm.us 

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