Radon Testing & Mitigation in Albuquerque & Across New Mexico

Why Radon Testing Matters in New Mexico

Despite New Mexico’s clean air, radon—a colorless, odorless radioactive gas produced by decaying uranium in soil and rock—is a silent health hazard affecting homes across the state. Because New Mexico’s rich geology places every county in a moderate-to-high EPA risk zone, testing is the only way to know if this invisible threat is accumulating to dangerous levels inside your living space.

• Leading Health Danger: Radon exposure is the #1 cause of lung cancer in non-smokers (and #2 overall), responsible for an estimated 21,000 U.S. deaths each year.
• Widespread State Risk: Seven New Mexico counties (including Bernalillo, Santa Fe, and Taos) are classified as EPA Zone 1 (highest risk), while all remaining counties fall under Zone 2 (moderate risk)—meaning no area of the state is considered low-risk.
• Unpredictable Accumulation: Radon levels vary significantly based on local soil porosity and foundation types; neighboring homes on the same street can have drastically different indoor readings.
• Simple & Fixable: Inexpensive short-term or long-term test kits easily detect elevated levels, and certified mitigation systems can lower indoor radon concentrations by up to 99% if levels meet or exceed the EPA action threshold (4.0 pCi/L).