Join a statewide community initiative collecting respiratory information to better understand how environment, geography and everyday exposures relate to breathing across New Mexico.
New Mexicans experience very different combinations of wildfire smoke, ozone, dust, oil & gas activity, mining and occupational exposures, urban environments and rural environments.
Learn more about the program →You decide whether to participate. Choosing not to participate does not affect your employment, services, attendance, healthcare or relationship with a participating organization.
Learn about privacy and data use →Information moves through quality checks and program controls before approved de-identified datasets are used beyond the participant experience.
Program staff explain the purpose, the breathing session, data uses and the applicable withdrawal process before enrollment.
The program is observational and non-clinical. It does not diagnose or treat a condition and does not replace medical care. Participants are encouraged to share readings with their health care providers if they choose.
Complete the short steps to register your interest in the New Mexico program. Your information is saved securely by this website for program follow-up.
Current launch materials describe adult volunteers.
Final booth dates and locations have not yet been published in the supplied program materials. This page therefore holds your place in the flow rather than claiming a confirmed appointment.
Enter your email address before submitting your interest.
Current program materials identify planned activity across the Albuquerque metro area, energy-producing regions, rural and frontier communities, wildfire-affected northern areas and mining communities.
Formal program announcements, including final plans, booth dates and locations, are planned for October 10, 2026.
There is no cost to participate.
The supervised breathing sample itself takes only minutes. Additional time is needed for consent, orientation and the short questionnaire.
The supplied launch materials describe no needles and a short supervised breathing session using a disposable mask.
No. This is a research data program, not a diagnostic service, and it does not diagnose or treat a condition.
No. Each participant uses a new disposable mask for the session. The reusable sensing shell stays with HMX staff and is cleaned between participants.
Current program materials state that participation is voluntary and participants can withdraw. The applicable withdrawal process is explained during enrollment.
No. The program materials state that participation will never be a condition of employment.
The launch materials state that participants will receive personal breathing readings and may follow approved results and updates in the HMX mobile app for up to one year.