News and Announcements
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is joining DOTs nationwide in support of National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, May 1-31, 2024. Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is designed to...
NMDOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services to Launch Inaugural STAR Accelerator Program
Santa Fe, NM - The 14-week program will start on May 14, 2024, interested applicants must apply for the May 2024 cohort by 5 p.m. on April 30, 2024. NMDOT STAR will provide support and resources for Disadvantaged...