...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

The Texas Department of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the El Paso Area, from 10 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday.

Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone pollution in the El Paso area. You can help prevent ozone Pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive through lanes, conserving energy and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. For more information on ozone:

OZONE: THE FACTS www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops/ozonefacts.html

EPA AIR NOW: www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=airnow.local_city&cityid=236

TAKE CARE OF TEXAS: www.takecareoftexas.org/air/airquality