Peor infraestructura: New Mexico — Clasificaciones 2026

Out of 417 ZIP codes with infrastructure data in New Mexico, these areas face the highest estimated risk of water pipe failure based on infrastructure age, funding gaps, and violation history.

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	417
Highest risk	68%
Median risk	36%
Average risk	37%
State	New Mexico

Top 100 Highest Risk ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Pipe Failure Risk	Risk Level	Safety Score
1	87729	Miami	NM	68%	Very High	33/100
2	87518	Cebolla	NM	64%	Very High	35/100
3	87747	Springer	NM	61%	Very High	33/100
4	87581	Vallecitos	NM	58%	High	29/100
5	87714	Cimarron	NM	58%	High	33/100
6	88421	Garita	NM	57%	High	40/100
7	87053	San Ysidro	NM	55%	High	50/100
8	87736	Rainsville	NM	55%	High	68/100
9	88353	Vaughn	NM	55%	High	78/100
10	87901	Truth Or Consequences	NM	54%	High	58/100
11	88045	Lordsburg	NM	54%	High	58/100
12	88120	Grady	NM	54%	High	66/100
13	88301	Carrizozo	NM	54%	High	73/100
14	87419	Navajo Dam	NM	53%	High	25/100
15	87567	Santa Cruz	NM	53%	High	45/100
16	87701	Las Vegas	NM	53%	High	35/100
17	88046	Mesilla	NM	53%	High	82/100
18	88265	Monument	NM	53%	High	81/100
19	87801	Socorro	NM	52%	High	53/100
20	88318	Corona	NM	52%	High	77/100
21	88338	Lincoln	NM	52%	High	77/100
22	88424	Grenville	NM	52%	High	82/100
23	87028	La Joya	NM	51%	High	63/100
24	87523	Cordova	NM	51%	High	60/100
25	87740	Raton	NM	51%	High	64/100
26	87752	Wagon Mound	NM	51%	High	58/100
27	87820	Aragon	NM	51%	High	43/100
28	88134	Taiban	NM	51%	High	53/100
29	88401	Tucumcari	NM	51%	High	70/100
30	88418	Des Moines	NM	51%	High	77/100
31	87051	San Rafael	NM	50%	High	77/100
32	87731	Montezuma	NM	50%	High	53/100
33	88065	Tyrone	NM	50%	High	74/100
34	87002	Belen	NM	49%	High	48/100
35	87017	Gallina	NM	49%	High	60/100
36	87106	Albuquerque	NM	49%	High	45/100
37	87552	Pecos	NM	49%	High	55/100
38	87732	Mora	NM	49%	High	62/100
39	88034	Faywood	NM	49%	High	53/100
40	88203	Roswell	NM	49%	High	69/100
41	87005	Bluewater	NM	48%	High	59/100
42	87016	Estancia	NM	48%	High	72/100
43	87565	San Jose	NM	48%	High	51/100
44	88043	Hurley	NM	48%	High	77/100
45	88051	Mule Creek	NM	48%	High	53/100
46	88124	Melrose	NM	48%	High	78/100
47	88136	Yeso	NM	48%	High	53/100
48	88321	Encino	NM	48%	High	66/100
49	87040	Paguate	NM	47%	High	53/100
50	87102	Albuquerque	NM	47%	High	45/100
51	87108	Albuquerque	NM	47%	High	45/100
52	87110	Albuquerque	NM	47%	High	45/100
53	87501	Santa Fe	NM	47%	High	53/100
54	87543	Llano	NM	47%	High	65/100
55	88414	Capulin	NM	47%	High	82/100
56	87027	La Jara	NM	46%	High	76/100
57	87527	Dixon	NM	46%	High	68/100
58	87553	Penasco	NM	46%	High	51/100
59	87733	Mosquero	NM	46%	High	72/100
60	88040	Hachita	NM	46%	High	71/100
61	88354	Weed	NM	46%	High	83/100
62	88430	Nara Visa	NM	46%	High	54/100
63	87025	Jemez Springs	NM	45%	High	72/100
64	87042	Peralta	NM	45%	High	68/100
65	87107	Albuquerque	NM	45%	High	40/100
66	87112	Albuquerque	NM	45%	High	40/100
67	87524	Costilla	NM	45%	High	61/100
68	87560	Ribera	NM	45%	High	46/100
69	87571	Taos	NM	45%	High	69/100
70	87728	Maxwell	NM	45%	High	65/100
71	87743	Roy	NM	45%	High	78/100
72	87753	Watrous	NM	45%	High	54/100
73	88349	Sunspot	NM	45%	High	82/100
74	88427	Mcalister	NM	45%	High	53/100
75	87011	Claunch	NM	44%	High	53/100
76	87105	Albuquerque	NM	44%	High	40/100
77	87521	Chamisal	NM	44%	High	55/100
78	87569	Serafina	NM	44%	High	33/100
79	87583	Villanueva	NM	44%	High	61/100
80	87723	Holman	NM	44%	High	59/100
81	88063	Sunland Park	NM	44%	High	62/100
82	88116	Elida	NM	44%	High	82/100
83	88132	Rogers	NM	44%	High	53/100
84	88201	Roswell	NM	44%	High	69/100
85	88250	Hope	NM	44%	High	69/100
86	88252	Jal	NM	44%	High	74/100
87	88255	Loco Hills	NM	44%	High	72/100
88	88262	Mcdonald	NM	44%	High	53/100
89	88267	Tatum	NM	44%	High	78/100
90	88417	Cuervo	NM	44%	High	53/100
91	88435	Santa Rosa	NM	44%	High	82/100
92	88436	Sedan	NM	44%	High	53/100
93	87010	Cerrillos	NM	43%	High	47/100
94	87012	Coyote	NM	43%	High	63/100
95	87036	Mountainair	NM	43%	High	76/100
96	87068	Bosque Farms	NM	43%	High	68/100
97	87109	Albuquerque	NM	43%	High	40/100
98	87301	Gallup	NM	43%	High	72/100
99	87413	Bloomfield	NM	43%	High	70/100
100	87531	Embudo	NM	43%	High	40/100

Methodology

Infrastructure risk rankings combine four data sources, each weighted equally (25%): (1) EPA Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey (DWINS 2023) — state-level 20-year funding gap per capita for pipe replacement, treatment, and storage; (2) Census ACS housing vintage — percentage of homes built before 1980, when lead solder and galvanized pipes were common; (3) EPA SDWIS violation and enforcement data — system-level compliance history; (4) Lead and Copper Rule indicators — service line material inventories and 90th percentile lead testing results. The combined score is normalized to a 0-100% probability scale.

Data sources: EPA DWINS 2023, Census ACS, EPA SDWIS, Lead and Copper Rule data. Last updated: 2026-06-04.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does pipe failure probability mean?

Pipe failure probability estimates the likelihood of water main breaks, lead contamination from corroded pipes, or service disruptions based on infrastructure age, state funding gaps, violation history, and lead indicators. It is not a prediction of imminent failure, but a risk assessment based on known factors.

How is infrastructure risk calculated?

The risk score combines four equally weighted factors: state-level infrastructure funding gap per capita (from EPA DWINS 2023), housing vintage (Census ACS pre-1980 housing percentage), water system violation and enforcement history (EPA SDWIS), and lead exposure indicators (service line probability and testing results).

What can homeowners do about aging infrastructure?

Test your tap water annually, especially for lead. Check if your home has a lead service line through your water utility. Consider a whole-house water filter (NSF/ANSI 53 certified). Review your water system Consumer Confidence Report for violation history.

Does high risk mean my water is unsafe right now?

Not necessarily. Infrastructure risk indicates long-term vulnerability, not current contamination. However, areas with aging pipes and high violation counts have a statistically higher chance of water quality issues. Regular testing is the best way to verify your water safety.