New Mexico UST Directory
5,849 facilities · 2,742 LUST releases
New Mexico faces significant environmental challenges related to underground storage tanks (USTs). The state has 5,849 registered UST facilities, and historical operations have led to 2,762 documented leaking underground storage tank (LUST) release sites. Currently, 905 of these releases are classified as "Open," indicating ongoing cleanup efforts. While there are 2,773 active USTs, a substantial 13,285 tanks have been closed. This data is sourced from the EPA UST Finder program.
The presence of so many active and closed tanks underscores the critical importance of robust UST monitoring, thorough environmental due diligence, and proactive groundwater protection measures. Contamination from LUSTs can pose long-term risks to soil and water resources. Cities like Albuquerque (1325 facilities, 621 releases), Las Cruces (286 facilities, 130 releases), Farmington (234 facilities, 116 releases), Santa Fe (231 facilities, 114 releases), and Roswell (225 facilities, 130 releases
Cities
Top Facilities
LAS CRUCES TRAVEL CENTER
LAS CRUCES, NM
SANTA ROSA TRAVEL CENTER
SANTA ROSA, NM
MILAN STOPPING CENTER
MILAN, NM
GALLUP TRAVEL CENTER
GALLUP, NM
PILOT TRAVEL CENTER 305
JAMESTOWN, NM
PINOS TRUCK STOP
LAS VEGAS, NM
LOVES BUDGET FUEL STOP 210
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
GIANT 4
FARMINGTON, NM
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC 266
LAS CRUCES, NM
LOVES COUNTRY STORE 259
LAS CRUCES, NM
ALBUQUERQUE TRAVEL CENTER
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
GIANT 5
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
FLYING J TRAVEL PLAZA #689
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
LOVES COUNTRY STORE 257
MILAN, NM
LOVES TRAVEL STOP - NO329
CLOVIS, NM
SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUS DEPOT
SANTA FE, NM
RITCHIE DISTRIBUTING CO B
ALAMOGORDO, NM
LOVES COUNTRY STORES 215
GALLUP, NM
GOOD 2 GO STORE #307
CORRALES, NM
EDITH CHEVRON
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Recent Releases
SANL 6596-5
OpenALBUQUERQUE, NM
SANL/6597
OpenALBUQUERQUE, NM
SANL 6630-1
OpenALBUQUERQUE, NM
SANL 6720-1
OpenALBUQUERQUE, NM
SANL/888
OpenALBUQUERQUE, NM
NMSHTD CHAMA
No Further ActionCHAMA, NM
ALTO OFFICE
No Further ActionALTO, NM
EXXON TAOS
OpenTAOS, NM
ALLSUPS 124
No Further ActionVAUGHN, NM
MESA FUEL STORAGE
No Further ActionROSWELL, NM
NMSHTD TUCUMCARI
OpenTUCUMCARI, NM
DIXON OIL CO.
OpenELIDA, NM
PARSONS WELDING SHOP
OpenTATUM, NM
ENMR
No Further ActionLOGAN, NM
FACILITY #3060
OpenCANNON AFB, NM
BLDG/FAC 2110
OpenCANNON AFB, NM
FACILITY 130
OpenCANNON AFB, NM
J AND R MERCANTILE
No Further ActionGALLUP, NM
GASMAX GALLUP
OpenGALLUP, NM
PAULS PLACE
No Further ActionTOME, NM
Related Guides
Property Due Diligence
How to check for underground storage tanks before buying property
Leaking Tank Risks
Health and environmental impacts of LUST releases
Cleanup Costs
What to expect for UST remediation costs
Phase I ESA Guide
Environmental site assessments for properties with USTs
Frequently Asked Questions
How many underground storage tanks are in New Mexico?
New Mexico has 5,849 registered UST facilities tracked in the EPA database. These facilities contain active and closed underground storage tanks used primarily for petroleum storage.
What are LUST releases in New Mexico?
There are 2,742 documented LUST (Leaking Underground Storage Tank) releases in New Mexico. These are confirmed or suspected releases of petroleum or hazardous substances from underground storage tank systems that require investigation and cleanup.
How do I check for tank contamination near me in New Mexico?
You can search for UST facilities and LUST release sites near any address in New Mexico using UST Map's interactive map or by browsing city-level pages. Each facility and release listing includes proximity data such as population within 1,500 feet and nearby private wells.