News and Announcements
I-25 Improved Traffic Shift
As early as Thursday, June 4, 2026, traffic on I-25 between Candelaria Road and south of Montgomery Boulevard will shift toward the center median to accommodate the next phase of construction. Northbound I-25 traffic...
Public is invited to a ribbon cutting for the NM 101/University Avenue improvement project
LAS CRUCES – A major $22 million investment aimed at improving safety, traffic flow and long-term mobility in southern New Mexico will be celebrated during a ribbon cutting ceremony for the NM 101/University Avenue...
Ramp closures at I-25 and NM 14/Cerrillos Road
SANTE FE – As part of the DDI upgrades at the intersection of I-25 and NM 14/Cerrillos Road, ramp closures are expected to take place beginning Monday, May 18. The northbound on ramps from NM 14/Cerrillos Road to I-25...
Public Comment Open for 2024-2029 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Amendment 11
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is accepting public comment through Friday, June 19, 2026, on Amendment 11 to the federal fiscal year 2024–2029 Statewide Transportation Improvement...
Statewide car seat clinics for Heatstroke Prevention Day
SANTA FE – Free statewide car seat clinics will be held on Friday, May 1 as part of National Heatstroke Prevention Day to raise awareness about preventing child hot-car deaths, check for proper car seat installation,...
Safe actions in work zones save lives
SANTA FE — As construction season ramps up across New Mexico, orange barrels are appearing statewide and the New Mexico Department of Transportation is urging drivers to slow down and stay alert during National Work...
Governor appoints two new members to State Transportation Commission
SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the appointment of two new members to the New Mexico State Transportation Commission, filling seats representing District 2 and District 6. Debra P. Hicks of...
Historic Route 66: New Mexico National Scenic Byway
As part of New Mexico’s celebration of the 100th anniversary of Route 66, Alma Pacheco, a GIS Data Analyst in the NMDOT Planning Division’s Data Management Bureau, created a GIS StoryMap highlighting the history and...
NMDOT prepares for annual Good Friday pilgrimage to El Santuario de Chimayó
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is actively preparing for the annual Good Friday pilgrimage to El Santuario de Chimayó, a tradition that draws thousands of walkers from across the region....
Overnight sweeping to begin on U.S. 84/285
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation will be conducting overnight sweeping operations on U.S. 84/285 beginning the evening of March 23rd and lasting until March 27th. Work will begin at 7 p.m. each...