New Mexico — 2nd District
119th Congress · 170 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
100 ZIP codes tracked in New Mexico's 2nd District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87821 | Datil | 83 | B | 0 |
| 2 | 88023 | Bayard | 83 | B | 0 |
| 3 | 88044 | La Mesa | 83 | B | 0 |
| 4 | 88052 | Organ | 83 | B | 1 |
| 5 | 87021 | Milan | 82 | B | 11 (1 health) |
| 6 | 87823 | Lemitar | 82 | B | 7 (1 health) |
| 7 | 87828 | Polvadera | 82 | B | 7 (1 health) |
| 8 | 87936 | Garfield | 82 | B | 3 |
| 9 | 88033 | Fairacres | 82 | B | 2 |
| 10 | 88047 | Mesilla Park | 82 | B | 5 (1 health) |
| 11 | 88342 | Orogrande | 82 | B | 2 |
| 12 | 88349 | Sunspot | 82 | B | 19 (1 health) |
| 13 | 87935 | Elephant Butte | 81 | B | 8 (2 health) |
| 14 | 88002 | White Sands Missile Range | 81 | B | 2 (2 health) |
| 15 | 88344 | Pinon | 81 | B | 4 |
| 16 | 87831 | San Acacia | 80 | B | 4 |
| 17 | 88001 | Las Cruces | 80 | B | 21 (3 health) |
| 18 | 88003 | Las Cruces | 80 | B | 21 (3 health) |
| 19 | 88004 | Las Cruces | 80 | B | 21 (3 health) |
| 20 | 88012 | Las Cruces | 80 | B | 21 (3 health) |
| 21 | 87063 | Willard | 79 | B | 6 |
| 22 | 87832 | San Antonio | 79 | B | 9 |
| 23 | 88006 | Las Cruces | 79 | B | 21 (3 health) |
| 24 | 88013 | Las Cruces | 79 | B | 21 (3 health) |
| 25 | 88022 | Arenas Valley | 79 | B | 15 (1 health) |
| 26 | 88054 | Radium Springs | 79 | B | 14 (3 health) |
| 27 | 88072 | Vado | 79 | B | 10 (4 health) |
| 28 | 87070 | Clines Corners | 78 | B | 12 (1 health) |
| 29 | 88026 | Santa Clara | 78 | B | 8 (4 health) |
| 30 | 88081 | Chaparral | 78 | B | 17 (2 health) |
| 31 | 88268 | Whites City | 78 | B | 11 (1 health) |
| 32 | 87031 | Los Lunas | 77 | B | 157 (1 health) |
| 33 | 87051 | San Rafael | 77 | B | 17 (2 health) |
| 34 | 88043 | Hurley | 77 | B | 12 |
| 35 | 88046 | Mesilla | 77 | B | 6 (2 health) |
| 36 | 88263 | Malaga | 76 | B | 29 (3 health) |
| 37 | 87931 | Caballo | 75 | B | 1 |
| 38 | 88007 | Las Cruces | 75 | B | 21 (3 health) |
| 39 | 88011 | Las Cruces | 75 | B | 21 (3 health) |
| 40 | 87036 | Mountainair | 74 | B | 20 (4 health) |
| 41 | 88021 | Anthony | 73 | B | 32 (7 health) |
| 42 | 88041 | Hanover | 73 | B | 6 (6 health) |
| 43 | 88053 | Pinos Altos | 72 | B | 0 |
| 44 | 88255 | Loco Hills | 72 | B | 0 |
| 45 | 87940 | Rincon | 71 | B | 2 |
| 46 | 87020 | Grants | 70 | B | 11 (8 health) |
| 47 | 88005 | Las Cruces | 70 | B | 21 (3 health) |
| 48 | 88030 | Deming | 70 | B | 14 |
| 49 | 88031 | Deming | 70 | B | 14 |
| 50 | 88130 | Portales | 70 | B | 30 (8 health) |
Overview
New Mexico's 2nd District serving an estimated 29,615,100 residents encompasses 170 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is C (62/100).
9750 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 1336 are health-based violations. About 76% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule — 3951 violations
- Lead and Copper Rule — 1483 violations
- Contaminant 0700 — 1232 violations
- Surface Water Treatment Rule — 603 violations
- Stage 1 DBP Rule — 548 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1978 (~48 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder — consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Lead Alert: 3 ZIP codes in this district exceed the EPA action level for lead. Consider using a certified lead-removal filter.
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 170 ZIP codes in New Mexico's 2nd District.