News and Announcements
NMDOT District Two crews are prepared for winter
Roswell – The New Mexico Department of Transportation District Two is ready to tackle cold temperatures and snow-covered roads in southeastern New Mexico. District Two serves ten counties – Chaves, Curry, De Baca,...
Work zone crash claims the life of NMDOT employee
12/7/2021 - Work zone crash claims the life of NMDOT employee SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation is grieving the death of a beloved employee. Mittie Runyan was killed in a work zone crash on US 285...
NMDOT and UBER partner to make the roads safer for the holidays
NMDOT and UBER partner to make the roads safer for the holidaysProgram funded through GHSA grant SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is partneringwith the Governors Highway Safety Association...
Law enforcement agencies coordinate traffic safety blitz
Law enforcement agencies coordinate traffic safety blitzNMDOT releases new fall/winter driver-safety campaign SANTA FE – Law enforcement agencies will intensify their saturation patrols and DWI checkpoints to stop...
Get home safely during the Thanksgiving holiday
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...
I-40 Traffic Alert: Construction near Laguna will be suspended during Thanksgiving holiday
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...
State Transportation Department launches redesigned website
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...
NMDOT provides cold/winter weather driving tips
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...
State Transportation Commission Meeting in Hobbs Nov. 18 Opportunity for in-person public comment
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...
NMDOT emphasizes pedestrian safety on Halloween
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...
