News and Announcements
Public invited to a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony honoring Nancy Lopez
ROSWELL, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Transportation invites the public to join state and community leaders for a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony celebrating the official designation of the Roswell...
Draft 2027 Programmatic Agreement seeking public comment
Agreement helps guide transportation related to cultural resources SANTA FE - The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is requesting public...
State kicks off new anti-DWI campaign
SANTA FE — New Mexico’s passion for soccer takes center field in a new statewide End Drunk Driving in New Mexico (ENDWI) campaign urging drivers to “make the right call.” Timed with the excitement surrounding the World...
Young Ambassador Program is seeking youth leaders
Application deadline is Friday, August 21 SANTA FE — High school juniors and seniors who want to lead environmental change in their communities can apply for the Land of Enchantment Young Ambassador Program for the...
Jarales Road Railroad Grade Separation Project wins regional America’s Transportation Award
SANTA FE — The $35 million Jarales Road Railroad Grade Separation Project earned a 2026 America’s Transportation Award in the Quality of Life/Community Development category for medium-sized projects. The project was...
Statement on Pedestrian Fatalities in New Mexico
Regardless of New Mexico's ranking, our focus remains unchanged: reducing crashes, preventing serious injuries and fatalities, and saving lives on New Mexico's roadways. Every life lost is one too many. We are...
Upcoming ramp closure to southbound I-25 in El Dorado
SANTE FE – As part of the upgrades on I-25 from NM 14/Cerrillos Road to US 285/El Dorado, a ramp closure will take place on July 10. The on-ramp from U.S. 285 to southbound I-25 will be closed starting at 6 a.m. for...
#KeepLitterOut Celebrates Inaugural Graduating Class of the Land of Enchantment Young Ambassadors Program
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico’s youth-focused litter prevention campaign, #KeepLitterOut, is celebrating the completion of the first Land of Enchantment Young Ambassadors cohort. Throughout the 2025-2026 school year,...
Vehicle registration fees, weight-distance tax to increase July 1
SANTA FE ─ Vehicle registration fees and weight‑distance taxes will slightly increase July 1, marking the first adjustment to either rate in more than two decades as New Mexico works to generate revenue for critical...
Traffic Alert – I-25 Improved Project
During demolition: I-25 northbound and southbound will be closed between the Montgomery Blvd off-ramps and on-ramps. Montgomery Blvd eastbound and westbound will be closed between Culture Dr and northbound Pan American...