New Mexico — 1st District
119th Congress · 31 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-06-03
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
31 ZIP codes tracked in New Mexico's 1st District.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88323 | Fort Stanton | 81 | B | 18 (2 health) |
| 2 | 87711 | Anton Chico | 78 | B | 13 (2 health) |
| 3 | 88341 | Nogal | 78 | B | 33 (4 health) |
| 4 | 88346 | Ruidoso Downs | 78 | B | 1 |
| 5 | 88355 | Ruidoso | 77 | B | 7 (3 health) |
| 6 | 88338 | Lincoln | 76 | B | 22 (3 health) |
| 7 | 88119 | Fort Sumner | 74 | B | 19 |
| 8 | 88435 | Santa Rosa | 74 | B | 44 (7 health) |
| 9 | 88221 | Carlsbad | 73 | B | 90 (2 health) |
| 10 | 88220 | Carlsbad | 70 | B | 90 (2 health) |
| 11 | 87047 | Sandia Park | 69 | C | 2 |
| 12 | 88312 | Alto | 65 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 13 | 88316 | Capitan | 65 | C | 22 |
| 14 | 88324 | Glencoe | 63 | C | 0 |
| 15 | 88348 | San Patricio | 63 | C | 0 |
| 16 | 87008 | Cedar Crest | 62 | C | 8 (2 health) |
| 17 | 88345 | Ruidoso | 62 | C | 7 (3 health) |
| 18 | 88318 | Corona | 56 | C | 11 (10 health) |
| 19 | 87009 | Cedarvale | 53 | D | 0 |
| 20 | 87011 | Claunch | 53 | D | 0 |
| 21 | 87724 | La Loma | 53 | D | 0 |
| 22 | 88134 | Taiban | 53 | D | 0 |
| 23 | 88136 | Yeso | 53 | D | 0 |
| 24 | 88336 | Hondo | 53 | D | 0 |
| 25 | 88340 | Mescalero | 53 | D | 0 |
| 26 | 88343 | Picacho | 53 | D | 0 |
| 27 | 88351 | Tinnie | 53 | D | 0 |
| 28 | 88353 | Vaughn | 53 | D | 13 (6 health) |
| 29 | 88417 | Cuervo | 53 | D | 0 |
| 30 | 88301 | Carrizozo | 50 | D | 48 (13 health) |
| 31 | 87059 | Tijeras | 33 | F | 15 (12 health) |
Overview
New Mexico's 1st District serving an estimated 168,735 residents encompasses 31 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is C (62/100).
481 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 72 are health-based violations. About 61% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Surface Water Treatment Rule — 138 violations
- Lead and Copper Rule — 77 violations
- Revised Total Coliform Rule — 73 violations
- Contaminant 0700 — 62 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule — 39 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1974 (~52 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder — consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Data Sources
- Water quality violations: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Congressional district boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 119th Congress
- Housing age: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey
Updated daily. Data covers 31 ZIP codes in New Mexico's 1st District.