We provide a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public, while promoting economic development and preserving the environment of New Mexico.
SANTA FE — New Mexico became the latest state to allow bicyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs under Senate Bill 73, which took effect July 1 and was signed into law by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham following the 2025 legislative...
New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) works closely with the National Weather Service. During the monsoon season, New Mexico experiences more rain and severe weather, making travel difficult. Rainstorms in New Mexico can become severe quickly, stay tuned to...
Whether your destination is 2 miles or 200 miles: it’s important to know where you’re going and how to get there safely. Along the way you may decide to check out some new destinations and make a pit stop. This is where you can find the latest road conditions, road maps, travel destinations and rest stops. Remember to always buckle up, don’t drink and drive, obey the speed limit and enjoy the ride!
Looking for information on doing business with NMDOT? Find everything you need to become a vendor or set up a purchasing order. We also provide the goods and services that fuel the important work our employees do.
NMDOT is more than just roads – We are Aviation, Railroad and Ports. Additional activities and programs include research, active transportation (bicycle/pedestrian), traffic safety, transit and ports of entry. There are also links to data requests for traffic counts, functional classifications and crash data.
Learn about every major project taking place in the state. Attend public meetings. Sign up for project updates and real time traffic alerts when traveling through a project in a specific area.
From concept to design and project delivery, this is where you will find a comprehensive array of professional services available to the transportation industry. Services encompass regional design centers, engineering support, plans, specifications and estimates, utilities, drainage design, traffic support and much more.
Click here to find information on the six districts responsible for constructing and maintaining state roads. This is also where information on district operations is provided.
Below you will find a few of our most popular topics. Click the “learn more” button at the bottom of the section you wish to explore.
Know before you go. Checking the road conditions before you hit the roads is imperative, especially during inclement weather. NMRoads can help you navigate the fastest and safest route to your destination.
The NMDOT works on hundreds of projects across the state. In this section you will find information about projects that are in various stages of development, including the study scoping, design, and construction phases.
From the Rail Runner to Park & Ride, NMDOT offers a wide range of multi modal transportation services to all New Mexicans.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, enacted as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Public Law 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021), includes important new programs to address climate change by reducing carbon emissions.