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Historic Oñate bridge in Española to close as precaution ahead of monsoon season
SANTA FE - Out of an abundance of caution and with public safety as its top priority, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will close the historic Oñate Bridge in Española at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 7,...
Public Meeting Announced for Henry Lynch Rd. & Agua Fria Roundabout Improvement Project
Santa Fe, NM – Santa Fe County and the City of Santa Fe, in collaboration with the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), invite the public to attend a community meeting to learn more about the Henry Lynch...
National Secure Your Load Day highlights preventable danger on New Mexico roads
SANTA FE — A 20-pound toolbox falling from a pickup truck becomes a 1,000-pound projectile when it strikes another vehicle at highway speeds, the equivalent of a six-person hot tub crashing through a windshield. This...
Pavement Rehabilitation project to resume June 4 on N.M. 475 (Hyde Park Road)
SANTA FE- A $3.5M roadway rehabilitation project on NM 475, Hyde Park Rd., is scheduled to resume on June 4, 2025 Crews will be working six days a week, Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. In an effort to...
¡Que Linda! beautification grant application now open
SANTA FE –The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is calling on municipal, county, and sovereign governments to join efforts in enhancing the state’s natural beauty through the ¡Que Linda! beautification...
Public Invited to Comment on Projects
SANTA FE – The public is invited to comment on the NMDOT’s federal fiscal year 2024 - 2029 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Amendment 7. The program serves as the NMDOT’s short-term planning document...
Toll road scam alert: New Mexico has no toll roads
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is warning residents about a widespread scam targeting New Mexicans with fake toll road payment demands. "These scammers create a false sense of urgency by...
National Heatstroke Prevention Day, May 1
SANTA FE – Parents and caregivers are urged to follow the “Stop. Look. Lock.” protocol to prevent hot car deaths. This simple reminder can save lives —always stop, look to check your car, then lock before leaving. If...
National Work Zone Awareness Week April 21 – 25
SANTA FE — Next Monday kicks off National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), an annual tribute to spread roadway work zone safety awareness as road construction projects ramp up with warmer weather. This year's...