71 transportation projects awarded funding statewide
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) awarded $100,435,817 to 71 projects statewide through its Transportation Project Fund program, more than doubling the investment of the previous fiscal year.
From rural roads to urban bridges, this funding supports the infrastructure New Mexicans rely on every day.
“These projects provide vital funding to advance communities’ most urgent infrastructure priorities, improving connectivity and access through the enhancement of highways, streets, bridges, and multi-modal facilities for vehicles, transit, bicycles, and pedestrians,” said Ricky Serna, cabinet secretary.
Funding empowers municipalities and tribal governments to tackle long-standing infrastructure needs, a few of the highlighted community recipients including:
- Village of Hatch – $4.27 million for Phase III of the Canal Street Bridge, which includes a new 200-foot bridge, road reconstruction, retaining walls, and irrigation and drainage improvements.
- City of Las Vegas – $1.48 million to reconstruct over 3,200 feet of Commerce Street, addressing stormwater issues and deteriorating pavement near I-25.
- San Miguel County – $779,000 to upgrade Pork Chop Hill, a vital detour route, transforming it from a dirt road into a paved and safer bypass.
- Village of Pecos – $463,000 for resurfacing Camino Rincon, Double D Road, and Ponderosa Lane, ensuring longer-lasting and safer roads for local residents.
- City of Deming – $3.37 million for Phase III of the Gold Street Maintenance Road Diet, which will improve pedestrian safety and modernize traffic flow.
- Curry County – $1.33 million for County Road Maintenance Improvements across seven roads, supporting construction, pavement rehabilitation, and shaping/blading.
- Lincoln County – $1.9 million for El Valle and Enchanted Forest Loops, using micro-surfacing to preserve pavement, seal cracks, and improve safety through enhanced skid resistance.
- City of Portales – $2.85 million for the South Avenue K Improvement Project, including road repairs, ADA compliance upgrades, new striping and signage, and enhanced drainage — a major step toward making Portales safer and more accessible.
These projects reflect just a fraction of the transformational work happening across New Mexico. A full list of the $100,435,817 allocated to 71 projects statewide is available in the list and links below.
The Transportation Project Fund helps support local development and address multiple projects across counties, municipalities, and tribal government to ensure all methods of transportation remain safe, reliable, and efficient while tailored to the unique needs of each district.
The substantial funding demonstrates the state’s commitment to enhancing public safety, mobility, and economic development by empowering local and tribal governments to prioritize the infrastructure needs in their communities.
Through this program, NMDOT contributes 95% of project cost, and local municipalities contribute the remaining 5%. These resources allow the projects to proceed with NMDOT district support and minimal match funding.
Local and tribal governments in New Mexico are eligible to apply for these annual state-funded grants.
Breakdown by NMDOT District
District One – $16,653,803 for 10 projects.
Details on District One funding.
District Two – $18,739, 805 for 11 projects.
Details on District Two funding.
District Three – $15,328,826 for eight projects.
Details on District Three funding.
District Four – $17,608,177 for 17 projects.
View a list of District Four Projects.
District Five – $16,322,857 for 13 projects.
Details on District Five funding.
District Six – $15,782,348 for 12 projects.
Details on District funding.