News and Announcements
New Mexico State Police Is Reminding Truck Drivers to Drive in the Right Lane
The New Mexico State Police would like to remind drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV) of the new law passed in July of 2023 regarding driving in the right lane. New Mexico Senate Bill 102, Section 1. 66-7-376...
$10 Million Roadway Rehabilitation Project on NM 549
DEMING - The New Mexico Department of Transportation District One office in cooperation with Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) are excited to announce the upcoming roadway rehabilitation project on NM 549...
US 180 4-lane Project, Timeline Update Letting Date Now January 2024, Phase 1 Construction to Start in Summer 2024
SILVER CITY – The project timeline for the US 180 4-lane project planning, designing and construction has been modified to accommodate a new letting date. The original letting date for phase one was Oct. 2023, it is...
Chandelle Sisneros Appointed to NMDOT State Transportation Commission
On Thursday, November 16, 2023, Chandelle Sisneros was sworn-in as the new District One Commissioner for the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) State Transportation Commission. Commissioner Sisneros brings...
NMDOT Opens new Port of Entry facility in Raton, New Mexico
Raton - This facility was designed with a modern feel to accentuate the natural landscape and provide a connection of view with the scenery from the scale room and driver's area. Scales were updated from a single axle...
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 1. The program serves as the NMDOT’s short-term planning document...
NMDOT to Unveil Winter ENDWI Campaign
ENDWI Campaign The New Mexico Department of Transportation’s Traffic Safety Division (NMDOT-TSD) is releasing a winter ENDWI campaign. The campaign will include television, radio, billboard, digital advertising, and...
NMDOT will remove all signs posted on state road rights-of way
ROSWELL – The New Mexico Department of Transportation would like to remind New Mexicans, political candidates, and vendors that state law prohibits any person from placing, maintaining, or displaying any unauthorized...
State Departments Team Up for Stuffed Animal Drive
SANTA FE – At the end of September the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Ports of Entry Division, New Mexico State Police and New Mexico Taxation & Revenue teamed up to kick off a month-long...
Comments sought on FFY2024 – FFY2029 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
Santa Fe - The public is invited to comment on the NMDOT’s new federal fiscal year 2024 - 2029 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The program serves as the NMDOT’s short-term planning document for the...