San Cristobal, New Mexico
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
If you live in San Cristobal, NM (ZIP 87564), be aware of the Chevron Questa Mine, a Superfund site about 9 miles away. This mine holds dangerous chemicals that can harm your health. Breathing these chemicals can hurt your lungs. If they get into your drinking water, it could make you sick. Growing vegetables in contaminated soil or with unsafe water means your food might be harmful. Children are more sensitive and can be more seriously affected by these dangers. It's important to be careful and stay informed.
Action Required
San Cristobal, NM (87564) Residents Action Plan: Protect our environment and community! For environmental concerns and support, connect with these local nonprofits: 2030 Inc, Caldera Action, and Cebolla Nutrias Watershed Association. These organizations are dedicated to preserving our local resources. For housing assistance and HUD-related inquiries, please contact HUD directly at 1-800-569-4287. As a concrete next step, identify one environmental issue in your neighborhood that concerns you most and contact one of the listed environmental nonprofits this week to learn how you can get involved.
Data Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Superfund Enterprise Management System (SEMS). Facility data from EPA Facility Registry Service (FRS).
This report is generated from publicly available government data and does not constitute legal or medical advice. For current site-specific information, visit EPA Superfund.