News and Announcements

NMDOT reminds New Mexicans to ‘Take a Ride on Us’ SANTA FE – As New Mexicans participate in Thanksgiving celebrations involving alcohol, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and its partners are...

11/22/2021 - Construction near Laguna will be suspended during Thanksgiving holiday MILAN – The New Mexico Department of Transportation is suspending a portion of a 5.5-mile construction project on I-40 near Laguna...

11/16/2021 - State Transportation Department launches redesigned website Featuring user-friendly navigation and modern facelift SANTA FE – This evening the New Mexico Department of Transportation will unveil a...

11/02/21 - NMDOT provides cold/winter weather driving tips SANTA FE – Parts of New Mexico are already experiencing freezing temperatures, high winds, snow, sleet, rain, and ice which may cause hazardous driving...

11/02/21 - State Transportation Commission Meeting in Hobbs Nov. 18 Opportunity for in-person public comment SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District Two is holding a State Transportation...

11/01/21 - NMDOT emphasizes pedestrian safety on Halloween SANTA FE – October is Pedestrian Safety Month. The goal is to increase awareness around pedestrian safety and remind drivers to watch for pedestrians each time...

11/01/21 - Get home safely this Halloween weekend - NMDOT invites New Mexicans to ‘Take a Ride on Us’ SANTA FE – As New Mexicans participate in Halloween activities involving alcohol, the New Mexico Department of...

10/18/21 - Adults are the key to teen driving success NMDOT recommends talking to teens about the importance of driving safety During National Teen Driver Safety Week SANTA FE – National Teen Driver Safety Week is...

10/15/21 - The NMDOT spreads awareness: Always “Move Over” to protect emergency personnel SANTA FE – Saturday, October 16, is National Move Over Day, designated to remind drivers when approaching emergency vehicles...

10/12/21 - NMDOT employees pickup 17,000 pounds of roadside trash SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation collected 8.5 tons of roadside trash during a statewide ‘Toss No Mas” litter clean-up event in...