News and Announcements
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...
NMDOT and Motorcycle Safety Foundation to Host First-Ever Free RIDE Days on May 17 and May 18!
SANTA FE – This year, the NMDOT is partnering with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) to host the first-ever free RIDE Day events in New Mexico! These free RIDE Day events offer non-riders the opportunity to try a...
Las Cruces Area D1 – Road Advisory – Lane Closure
Status: Lane Closure Location: Las Cruces/Mesquite Area I-10 westbound off ramp at milepost 151 (Mesquite) will be closed due to road maintenance.Will be closed due to road maintenance. Motorists are asked to reduce...
State Transportation Commission to Host a Special Meeting on May 23
SANTA FE – The State Transportation Commission will host a Special Meeting on May 23, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) General Office located at 1120 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM...
Child Passenger Safety Events May 2024
event dates and locations are subject to change or cancellation. Contact the Safer office prior to the event to ensure there are no changes at 800-231-6145 or 505-856-6143Friday May 10, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m....