News and Announcements
NMDOT Introduces Work Zone Safety Mascot “Zippy” the Roadrunner
Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is excited to introduce the newest member of the NMDOT team, “Zippy” the roadrunner mascot! Zippy is dedicated to promoting work zone safety across...
Upcoming traffic shift on I-25 La Bajada Project
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District Five and Mountain States Constructors Inc. will be permanent shifting all northbound traffic onto the newly completed northbound lanes of I-25 on...
NMDOT Employee Richard Baca Recognized for Over 50 years of Continuous Service
Santa Fe – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) recognized Richard Baca for over 50 years of continuous employment with NMDOT and as the longest continuously working State of New Mexico employee. Gov....
In-Person Car Seat Inspection to be held in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division (NMDOT TSD) and Safer New Mexico Now will host an in-person Car Seat Fitting Station from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at...
NMDOT Prepares For Annual Pilgrimage to El Santuario De Chimayo
SANTA FE - The New Mexico Department of Transportation has begun preparing safe walking areas along various New Mexico highways for the annual Good Friday Pilgrimage to the El Santuario de Chimayo (El Santuario). The...
In-Person Car Seat Inspection to be Held in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE - The New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division (NMDOT TSD) and Safer New Mexico Now (Safer) will host an in-person Car Seat Inspection Clinic from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday, March...
District One Invests $96.8M in 128 local and school roadway projects
DEMING - The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District one currently has 128 active projects with 28 local entities in the amount of $96,815,364. In total, District one works with 24 local entities...
Emergency Abutment Embankment & Approach Repair Wins 2023 Statewide Best Project Award
DEMING – The Best Project Program Award recognizes projects that are developed and constructed by NMDOT District personnel. The planning and coordination during a project are examples of the skills and knowledge that...
Gage Rest Area closed indefinitely
DEMING - On Friday, February 23, 2024, in compliance with the New Mexico Environmental Department Drinking Water Bureau made the determination to continue the closure at the Gage Rest Area due to received information...
District 6 Invests $77.6M in over 100 local and tribal roadway projects
MILAN - The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District 6 currently has 111 active projects in 19 local agencies in the amount of $77, 615, 468.27. In total District 6 works with 22 local agencies...