News and Announcements
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...
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....
Regional Public Safety Agencies Unite to Ensure Safe Pilgrimage to Santuario de Chimayó
SANTA FE, NM – Public safety personnel from across Northern New Mexico are joining forces to support the thousands of pilgrims or “peregrinos” participating in the annual Good Friday Pilgrimage to the Santuario de...
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...
¿Qué Pasa? Newsletter
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...