News and Announcements
NMDOT Awarded Three Federal Grants Totaling $62M
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) was recently awarded three federal grants totaling $62 million. The funding will support safety and freight efficiency improvements on Interstate 40 over...
NMDOT Launches Legislative Appropriation Project Dashboard
Santa Fe, NM - The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is proud to announce the launch of a new interactive dashboard to track legislative appropriation projects across New Mexico. The dashboard currently...
NMDOT Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Safety Tips
Santa Fe, NM - As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) would like to remind all travelers to prioritize safety during their journeys. Millions of people travel over...
NMDOT Awards $52 Million To Local Governments For FY 25 Projects
SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) awarded $52 million to 48 projects across the state through its Transportation Project Fund Program. The Transportation Project Fund Program funding...
NMDOT Hosted a Symposium on the Future of Transportation
Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) convened approximately 260 individuals including local and tribal partners, legislators, government leaders, community advocates, and business partners...
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 5. The program serves as the NMDOT’s short-term planning document...
NMDOT Opens New Bridge in Jarales on NM 109
JARALES—The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) opened a new bridge on NM 109 in the community of Jarales. The $33.16 million project included constructing a new bridge over the railroad tracks, rebuilding...
New Mexico agencies announce $4.7M in beautification grants
SANTA FE — Three state agencies—the Departments of Transportation, Tourism, and Environment—have collectively awarded $4.7 million in grants to 97 local entities, funding projects that aim to make New Mexico cleaner,...
Winter Weather Expected Across New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM - The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is prepared for incoming winter weather (attached is the 11/5 EOC weather overview). A winter storm watch is in effect through Friday at 5 p.m. We are...
NMDOT & SFPD Partner on Enforcement Operation
Santa Fe – The Santa Fe Police Department and the New Mexico Department of Transportation, Regulation Bureau, partnered on an operation to curtail violations of the Motor Carrier Act. The agencies received complaints...