Plans to raise the rails at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge

On behalf of the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) we want to reassure our community that the resignation of Cabinet Secretary Serna does not delay or alter plans to raise the rails at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge. This project remains a top priority for...

Scam alert: New Mexico has no toll roads

Contact: Kristine Bustos-Mihelcickristine.mihelcic@dot.nm.gov SANTA FE —New Mexico has no toll roads, any message claiming you owe toll fees in our state is 100% fraudulent. The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) officials emphasize that New Mexico does...

Road bonding bill valued at $1.5 billion passes House

Governor plans to sign the legislation into law SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s $1.5 billion transportation bonding package cleared the New Mexico House of Representatives on Friday, sending the measure to the governor’s desk and positioning...

Oñate Bridge reopening progress continues

Contract signed, work moving forward ESPANOLA, NM – NMDOT continues to make progress on reopening the Oñate bridge by spring 2026, the contract has been executed, and materials are being ordered. The contractor estimates that they will need two months to complete the...