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I-25 to Close Overnight at Montgomery Boulevard

Jan 27, 2026 | Press Release

Closure on Jan. 27 and Jan. 28 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. ALBUQUERQUE – Crews are widening and reconstructing the Montgomery Boulevard bridge and will set 12 new bridge beams, each weighing up to 83 tons and spanning 168 feet, a significant milestone on the I-25 Improved...

Three priority bills clear the New Mexico Senate

Jan 23, 2026 | Press Release

SB 2 $1.5 billion transportation bonding package SANTA FE — The New Mexico Senate on Friday approved three of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s priority bills for the 30-day legislative session, moving them to the House of Representatives for consideration. The bills...

Winter Storm Watch and Travel Advisory Issued

Jan 22, 2026 | Press Release

Difficult driving conditions may exist including poor visibility and slick roads LAS VEGAS – A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Northeastern and Eastern New Mexico from Friday, January 23, through Saturday, January 24, 2026. Motorists should be prepared for very...

NMDOT announces winners for 2026 name a snowplow contest

Jan 16, 2026 | Press Release

… and the winners are SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation is excited to announce the 2026 Name a Snowplow contest winners. Drumroll please. The Winning names are: District 1: Chilly Changa, DuckDuckOrangeTruck. District 2: Snowtorious B.I.G., Scoop...

Name a snowplow voting is live

Jan 6, 2026 | Press Release

SANTA FE – Voting is live for the snowplow naming contest and will continue through Wednesday, Jan.14, at noon.  The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) launched the snowplow naming contest for the third straight year, and we’re again inviting New...

I-25 AND MONTGOMERY BLVD CLOSURES

Jan 6, 2026 | Press Release

Crews are making progress on widening the Montgomery Blvd bridge and will set beams over I-25 starting Jan. 27, 2026, for two nights. This work will require significant overnight closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night:  Northbound and southbound I-25 from the...