News and Announcements
State Agencies Partner to Build New Industry Credential Pipeline Program
Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (DWS) and the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) are partnering to support NMDOT’s Industry Credential Pipeline Program that will help...
US 64 is Open in Both Directions with Temporary Detours in Place
US 64 is Open in Both Directions with Temporary Detours in Place New Mexico-Arizona State Line Santa Fe, NM - US 64 is now open in both directions near the New Mexico-Arizona state line, temporary detours are in place...
New Mexico Department of Transportation Announces New Que Linda Beautification Grant Program
Up to $200K Per Award Available to Support New Local Programs Santa Fe, NM - The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is launching a new grant program to support the development and implementation of local...
NMDOT and Federal Highway Administration Seeking Public Input on Study for Paseo del Volcan Extension
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, is excited to announce the commencement of a vital study for the extension of Paseo del Volcan...
NMPRC’s Transportation Division to transfer to the New Mexico Department of Transportation on July 1
SANTA FE – Effective July 1, 2024, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission’s (NMPRC) Transportation Division operations (apart from the Pipeline Safety Bureau) will transfer to the New Mexico Department of...
US 64 is Closed in Both Directions Near the New Mexico-Arizona State Line Due to Flooding
Santa Fe, NM - US 64 is closed in both directions near the New Mexico-Arizona state line due to flooding. Flooding on US 64 in New Mexico completely washed out the roadway,...
NMDOT Achieves a 20% Reduction in Vacancies Over the Last Year
SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is proud to announce a 20% reduction in the vacancies across the agency, as a result of the first year of the targeted recruitment and retention...
COMING SOON: PRC Transportation Division Transferring to NMDOT as Transportation Regulation Bureau
The transfer from PRC to NMDOT includes the Applications Section, Ambulance and Railroad Bureau and Compliance/Investigation Bureau of the Transportation Division. When the transition takes effect, the Applications,...
State Law Prohibits Signs in the State Right-of-way
No unauthorized signs, posters, banners, or billboards may be placed or maintained on NMDOT right-of-way. Any such structures are subject to immediate removal without notice by NMDOT employees or contractors....
Public Invited to Comment on Projects – STIP
SANTA FE – The public is invited to comment on the NMDOT’s federal fiscal year 2024 - 2029 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Amendment 3. The program serves as the NMDOT’s short-term planning document...