Asbestos in New Mexico

New Mexico's mining and construction history led to asbestos presence in certain areas. Historical records document asbestos use in mining operations and construction. Documented sites include:

  • Mining areas, particularly those related to uranium mining.
  • Construction sites in Albuquerque and Santa Fe.
  • Older power plants and industrial sites.
New Mexico Asbestos Exposure

Known Asbestos Job Sites in New Mexico

Explore 209 known asbestos sites and job-sites across New Mexico.

Job SiteCityState
Kinney BrickAlbuquerqueNM
Kirtland Air Force BaseAlbuquerqueNM
Lea County Electric CooperativeLovingtonNM
LexcoMoriartyNM
Los Alamos Atomic TestingLos AlamosNM
Los Alamos LaboratoriesLos AlamosNM
Los Alamos Power PlantLos AlamosNM
Lovelace ClinicAlbuquerqueNM
Lovington Power PlantFruitlandNM
Maddox Power PlantHobbsNM
Malco RefineriesArtesiaNM
Marathon Oil & ChemicalCarlsbadNM
Merrill H. FisherAlamogordoNM
Molybdenum Company Of AmericaQuestaNM
Monterrey SchoolRoswellNM
M.R. Prestridge LumberAlamogordoNM
Municipal Light PlantFarmingtonNM
Municipal Power PlantTucumcariNM
NallaysAlbuquerqueNM
National MineCarlsbadNM
National PotashCarlsbadNM
Navajo RefiningArtesiaNM
Neff BucknerSanta FeNM
New Mexico Electric ServiceHobbsNM
New Mexico Highlands UniversityLas VegasNM
New Mexico MetalsLos LunasNM
New Mexico Public ServiceLa MesaNM
New Mexico Pump & EquipmentAlbuquerqueNM
New Mexico State HospitalLas VegasNM
New Mexico State PenitentiarySanta FeNM
Northern Natural GasEuniceNM
Owens CorningCarlsbadNM
Owens CorningAlbuquerqueNM
Ozark Smelting & MiningMagdalenaNM
Pan American PetroleumArtesiaNM
Panhandle CarbonEuniceNM
Paqosa LumberDulceNM
Parsons MiningCarrizozoNM
Pecos Valley CompressRoswellNM
Person Power PlantAlbuquerqueNM
Peru MiningDemingNM
Phelps DodgePlayasNM
Phelps DodgeHurleyNM
Plains Electric G&TAlgodonesNM
Plateau RefineryFarmingtonNM
Plateau RefineryBloomfieldNM
Potash Company Of AmericaCarlsbadNM
Presbyterian HospitalAlbuquerqueNM
Production EquipmentFarmingtonNM
Public Service Company Of New MexicoFruitlandNM

Were You Harmed by Asbestos Exposure in New Mexico?

If you or a loved one is sick or passed away due to asbestos, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation. New Mexico law protects victims of asbestos exposure. We can assist you in understanding your legal options.