Right of Way Bureau
The Right of Way Bureau
is responsible for ensuring strategic oversight of all right of way activities, providing fair property valuations, and conducting effective negotiations with property owners impacted by highway improvement projects. We support the NMDOT to assist Department right of way personnel and other governmental agencies when utilizing Federal-aid funds in complying with both state and federal laws, regulations, and directives.
Ricky Mok, Bureau Chief
505-231-8923
ricky.mok@dot.nm.gov
Operations Section
vacant, Section Manager
Operations Section oversees the Acquisition Unit, Relocation and Specialty Unit, and Lands Abstracting Unit, keeping track of all projects and ensure the quality of work compliance with the Uniform Act, CFR and NMDOT Handbook.
Valuation Section
vacant, Section Manager
The Valuation Section oversees the Appraisal Unit and the Appraisal Review Unit and is responsible for the evaluation and valuation of real property subject to acquisition or disposition by the Department.
Acquisition Unit
Jeff Valdez, Supervisor
505-231-8897
jeff.valdez@dot.nm.gov
The Acquisition Unit acquires real estate needed for road construction projects involving private land owners, commercial business owners and local municipalities.
Lands Abstracting Unit
Adrianne Montoya, Lands Abstracting Unit Supervisor
505-690-6659
adrianneg.montoya@dot.nm.gov
The Lands Abstracting Unit creates title reports determining ownership of land to be used or acquired for Right of Way with requirements necessary to vest title into the Department of Transportation for the state of New Mexico free and clear of any encumbrances. This includes oversight of consultant project reports needed for Right of Way.
Relocation/Specialty Unit
Lee Cabeza de Vaca – Supervisor
505-490-5613
lee.cabezadevaca2@dot.nm.gov
The Relocation/Specialty Unit addresses Right of Way functions involving Tribal/Local Government, Relocation Assistance, Water Rights, Federal and State Government lands.
Appraisal Unit
Anthony Gonzales, Appraisal Unit Supervisor
505-795-1649
anthony.gonzales@dot.nm.gov
The Appraisal Unit provides fair market value estimates of real property and conducts other studies and performs other valuation tasks that will support the Department’s mission.
Appraisal Review Unit
Dennis Bersosa, Appraisal Review Unit Supervisor
505-396-1349
dennis.bersosa@dot.nm.gov
The Appraisal Review Unit reviews and evaluates appraisals to ensure quality and compliance to support the Department’s mission.
Property Management Section
Jeremy Lujan, Manager
505-660-2034
jeremy.lujan@dot.nm.gov
The property management unit manages real property owned by NMDOT and is also responsible for sales, right of way use agreements, leases, encroachments, and other property transactions with respect to NMDOT right of way.
Budget and Audit Unit
Yvonne Valdes, Budget and Audit Unit Supervisor
505-231-9120
yvonne.valdes2@dot.nm.gov
Record Management Unit
Cheryl Vigil – Manager
505-490-1880
vheryl.vigil@dot.nm.gov