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...
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...
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...
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...
Dec 19, 2025 | Press Release
Here is a link to the latest installment of ¿Qué Pasa?, the NMDOT employee newsletter. We hope you enjoy it! A special shoutout to Matt Hunt for his work creating this publication. Thank you as well to everyone who contributed information, and to the NMDOT...
Dec 18, 2025 | Press Release
Before You’re on the Road As holiday travel gets underway, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) encourages all motorists to take proactive steps to ensure safe and smooth journeys. Simple actions such as buckling up, remaining patient with other...
