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Fugitive Dust Control in Las Cruces, NM

New Mexico fugitive dust permits are required for any project disturbing 0.75 acres or more — not 1.0 acre. In Doña Ana County, NMED Air Quality Bureau (20.11.20 NMAC) jurisdiction applies.

Last updated: July 2026Next regulatory update: New Mexico NMPDES program (WQCC rulemaking in progress)

Local context: Doña Ana County and City of Las Cruces stormwater programs apply. Desert hydrology with caliche profiles throughout.
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Fugitive Dust Control in Las Cruces — FAQ

When does a Las Cruces project need fugitive dust control?

Any project disturbing 0.75 acres or more — a lower threshold than the 1-acre stormwater trigger. In Doña Ana County, the NMED Air Quality Bureau (20.11 NMAC) has jurisdiction.

What does fugitive dust control involve?

A dust control plan plus active measures — watering, surface stabilization, speed limits, and trackout control. Inspections Plus prepares the plan and installs the controls.

Does Inspections Plus serve Las Cruces, NM?

Yes. Inspections Plus has served Doña Ana County and the Las Cruces area since 2005. Call (505) 344-9410 for a free, site-specific estimate.

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Related resources

Fugitive Dust Control — service detailsNew Mexico NMPDES / NMR100000 GuideHow the state program and the EPA CGP apply to your siteNM SWPPP Cost GuideWhat drives SWPPP cost in New MexicoFree Site AssessmentCheck your parcel's stormwater triggers in minutes

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