Right now, air quality monitors in New Mexico are concentrated in major metro areas like Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces. This leaves rural and tribal communities relying on inaccurate regional models instead of real-time local data.
 

Without local monitoring, communities can't accurately assess their air quality, identify pollution sources, or make informed decisions to protect their health.
 

Launched in January 2026, the CLARO Project aims to change that by deploying over 50 monitors across the state, with a focus on underserved communities that need this data most.