LAS VEGAS – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District Four recently awarded 14 municipalities and local governments with funding support through the Transportation Project Fund (TPF).

The awards represent a 95% state match toward eligible projects, generating a total investment of $17,608,177 in roadway and infrastructure improvements across northeastern New Mexico. Statewide, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) awarded $100,435,817 to 71 projects through its Transportation Project Fund (TPF) program.

Through the TPF, local and tribal governments may apply for state-funded grants supporting, Planning, Design, Construction, Right-of-way acquisition for transportation infrastructure, Environmental, and other studies.

These projects strengthen community connectivity by improving highways, streets, bridges, crossings, and facilities for vehicles, transit, bicycles, and pedestrians.

$17.6 Million Investment Summary

  • City of Las Vegas – Commerce Street – $1,480,010
  • City of Raton – City Wide Chip Seal – $564,520
  • City of Santa Rosa – 5th Street Improvements – $1,184,639
  • City of Tucumcari – 3rd Street Improvements – $1,530,314
  • Colfax County – CRA-9 Tinaja Crossing – $1,235,000
  • Guadalupe County – La Lloma Road – $1,167,371
  • Harding County – Bridge #8544 and Road Improvements – $475,000
  • San Miguel County – A14A Pork Chop Road – $779,151
  • Town of Clayton – Lowes Perimeter – $893,145
  • Town of Springer – Downtown 5th Street & Cimarron Avenue – $2,245,493
  • Union County – Davids Place Bridge – $475,000
  • Village of Cimarron – 9th Street Improvements – $2,375,000
  • Village of Logan – Micro Seal Various Streets – $289,175
  • Village of Maxwell – South 2nd Street Improvements – $950,000
  • Village of Maxwell – Kiowa Avenue Reconstruction – $551,000
  • Village of Pecos – Chip Seal Various Roads – $463,359
  • Village of Roy – Street Improvements – $950,000

NMDOT District Four serves the northeastern quadrant of New Mexico, working across seven counties—Colfax, Guadalupe, Harding, Mora, Quay, San Miguel, and Union—and partnering with more than 24 municipalities to strengthen regional transportation networks.