News and Announcements

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is taking a bold new approach to fight impaired driving with its summer campaign: “Are You Serious?”   The campaign, part of the NMDOT’s...

SANTA FE — New Mexico will mark the 80th anniversary of the Trinity Test with the dedication of a new roadside sign honoring the Trinity Downwinders affected by the blast.  A public dedication ceremony will be held on...

SANTA FE - The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will not send text messages or make phone calls to collect fees or payments for traffic tickets. If you receive a message about an outstanding ticket, do...

SANTA FE — Transportation professionals across New Mexico can learn to navigate public engagement requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) through free virtual training sessions offered by the...

SANTA FE — New Mexico became the latest state to allow bicyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs under Senate Bill 73, which took effect July 1 and was signed into law by Gov. Michelle...

New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) works closely with the National Weather Service. During the monsoon season, New Mexico experiences more rain and severe weather, making travel difficult. Rainstorms in...

Las Vegas – On March 27, 2025, the New Mexico State Transportation Commission unanimously adopted a resolution to officially dedicate the South Las Vegas interchange on Interstate 25 as the Sgt. Felix R. Barela...

WHAT:As part of the ongoing I-25 Improved; Comanche to Montgomery project, crews have reached a key milestone — completing reconstruction of the outside lanes of I-25 between Candelaria Road and south of Montgomery...

SANTA FE - The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the $3.5 million roadway rehabilitation project on NM 475, also known as Hyde Park Road. The roadway is...