News and Announcements
NMDOT developing aesthetics masterplan for New Mexico roadways
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) invites residents to contribute to a visionary Statewide Aesthetics Plan that will shape the visual character of our roadways for generations to come. This...
High Winds and Travel Advisory Issued for Southwest New Mexico
Travel advisories have been issued for high winds and blowing dust in Southwest New Mexico for Thursday, March 13, and Friday, March 14, 2025. Forecasted wind speeds of 35 to 45 mph with southwest gusts of 65-75 mph...
House committee passes $1.5 billion road funding bill
SANTA FE – A bipartisan bill authorizing $1.5 billion in transportation bonds cleared its first legislative hurdle today, winning unanimous approval from the House Transportation, Public Works & Capital...
Public Invited to Comment on the Statewide Public Transportation Plan
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on the Connect New Mexico: Statewide Public Transportation Plan. Connect New Mexico is a long-range plan that identifies opportunities...
Public Invited to Comment on Projects State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
SANTA FE – The public is invited to comment on the NMDOT’s federal fiscal year 2024 - 2029 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Amendment 6. The program serves as the NMDOT’s short-term planning document...
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I-25 Improved Project: NMDOT has initiated the I-25 Improved: Comanche to Montgomery project, a $268 million endeavor aimed at enhancing safety and reducing congestion in Albuquerque. Scheduled for completion by Spring...
NMDOT announces winners for 2025 name a snowplow contest
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation is excited to announce the 2025 Name a Snowplow contest winners. Drumroll please. The Winning names are: District 1: Snow Bueno, Snow Way, José! District 2: Scoop...
In-Person Car Seat Inspection to be held in Farmington
FARMINGTON – The New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division (NMDOT TSD) in collaboration with Safer New Mexico Now will host an in-person Car Seat Inspection Clinic from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.,...
Rattlesnake Rest Area $20M reconstruction project kicks off
Santa Fe, NM – New Mexico Department of Transportation, in collaboration with Weil Construction, Inc. will begin construction on a $20M investment project at the Rattlesnake Rest Area, located on Interstate 40...
Name a snowplow voting is now live
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) launched the snowplow naming contest for its second year, and now we’re inviting New Mexicans to vote on their favorite names. Voting is open and will...