Montezuma, New Mexico
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Montezuma faces a critical safety score of 9.3 out of 10. This high rating is due to nearby hazardous waste sites, including the Chemical Cache – LVNM Superfund site located just 3.6 miles away. Because the site contains unspecified hazardous substances, these toxins could enter the local soil or water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about gardening or using well water. Dangerous chemicals can cause long-term health problems if they are touched or breathed in regularly.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment and advocate for local cleanup. Contact the Cimarron Watershed Alliance Inc to learn about water quality protection efforts in the Montezuma area. For those concerned about property safety or relocating from high-risk zones, contact a HUD Housing Agency at 1-800-569-4287 to discuss available housing assistance and safety resources. You may also coordinate with the Colfax County New Mexico Firewise Communities Inc to improve overall environmental resilience. Staying informed through these local organizations is the most effective way to manage the critical risks associated with nearby hazardous waste sites.
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.