Air Quality Alert: Unhealthy Conditions Reported in Albuquerque, NM
On February 25, 2026, air quality in Albuquerque, NM reached an Unhealthy level with an AQI of 155, primarily due to PM10 particles.
Current Air Quality
As of February 25, 2026, the air quality in the Albuquerque, NM reporting area has reached a level categorized as Unhealthy. The primary pollutant of concern is PM10, which recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) value of 155. Other measured pollutants include PM2.5 with an AQI of 59 (Moderate) and Ozone (O3) with an AQI of 30 (Good).
What This Means
An AQI in the 151-200 range is classified as “Unhealthy” by the EPA. At this level, the air quality is considered unhealthy for the general public. Everyone may begin to experience health effects, and members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
Who Should Take Precautions
While the entire population in the Albuquerque area may be affected, specific groups are at higher risk. This includes children, older adults, and individuals with pre-existing heart or lung diseases, such as asthma.
What You Should Do
To minimize health risks, residents should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors. It is recommended to take more breaks and engage in less intense activities. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion and consider moving activities indoors or rescheduling them for a time when air quality improves.
Source
This information is based on data provided by the EPA AirNow service.
Source: EPA Official Notice