District 2
The District Engineer is responsible for the management of all transportation activities including maintenance and construction of the highways in District Two.
The District Engineer provides the necessary personnel and materials required to manage the transportation system and ensure a safe working environment for employees.
Other functions of the District Engineer include: administering contract projects from design to construction, approve and control fiscal year budget and expenditures, HR management of employee benefits, training, and safety program, funding and coordination of highway and bridge repair projects performed by private contractors or district employees, work with the public and local government in providing safe highways for the motorist.
D2 NMDOT Owned and Maintained
| LANE MILES | Interstate Lane Miles | US | NM | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,701.49 | 0.00 | 3,910.47 | 3,775.23 | 15.79 |
District 2 State Transportation Commissioner
Debra Hicks
District 2 Engineer
Francisco Sanchez
575-840-3035
francisco.sanchez@dot.nm.gov
Public Information Officer
Candace Barela
(575) 201-8283
candace.barela@dot.nm.gov
District 2 Administrator
Lisa Sandoval575-840-3071lisa.sandoval1@dot.nm.gov
District 2 Office:
Physical Address
4505 West Second St.
Roswell, NM 88201
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1457
Roswell, NM 88202
Switchboard: 575-840-3035
District 2 - Business Management
Business Support provides daily support operations to ensure that the core public service providers have the necessary tools and resources. This section is focused on providing fiduciary oversight in budget, procurement, accounting services, radio room operations and Safety/Risk Management. Additionally, they provide services in Buildings and Grounds, Fleet Maintenance Services, Safety Operations and Human Resources.
Darrell Johnson, Business Manager
575-626-9102
darrell.johnson@dot.nm.gov
District 2 - Construction
The Assistant District Engineer for Construction, is responsible for all construction engineering and employee activities. Included in his charge are construction field crews, Materials Testing Lab, Audit Unit and Office Support Team. Together they assure that projects are finished within time limits and according to mandates of the Construction letting schedules. The ADE ensures that road construction projects performed by independent contractors are done according to plan specifications and special provisions. This individual governs the projects by providing project inspections, records auditing, materials testing and awarding contract payment for completed work.
Michael J. Smelker, Assistant District Engineer-Construction
575-202-3339
Michaelj.smelker@dot.nm.gov
District 2 - Maintenance
The Assistant District Engineer for Maintenance is responsible for overseeing the maintenance of the entire southeastern quarter of the state. Our roadway responsibility covers the 8+ counties of: Otero, Eddy, Lea, Chaves, Roosevelt, Lincoln, De Baca, Curry and part of Torrance, encompassing 7500 lane miles. We have 16 Maintenance Patrols in addition to Support Crews who are able to maintain our roadways by: Road maintenance/repair, snow removal, maintain borrow pits, bridge maintenance/repair, Fencing Agreements, Maintenance Agreements, Product Demonstration, Highway Abandonments, Stockpile Agreements, Abandoned Vehicles, Vegetation/Herbicide, maintaining 3 Rest Areas, mowing, signage and fence and guardrail repair.
Kenneth Barnett, P.E.
575-246-6619
kenneth.barnett@dot.nm.gov
District 2 - Engineering
Engineering Support provides technical assistance to construction and maintenance. Additionally, to design and coordinate designs for highway projects along with providing design analysis. Coordinate and facilitate project development within the district. Engineering Support ensures that local government transportation projects are constructed to standards as set forth in NMDOT funding agreements. Has responsibility for traffic engineering, transportation planning, signing, striping, access permits, bridge inspection and bridge maintenance, local projects and district surveying.
Louis Matta, Assistant District Engineer
575-291-9005
Louis.Matta@dot.nm.gov
Debra Hicks
Transportation Commission District Two
A fourth-generation Lea County New Mexican and licensed Professional Engineer with more than 40 years of experience, Hicks is president and CEO of Pettigrew & Associates, which she purchased in 1990. Her career spans infrastructure, roadways, utilities, airports, and industrial development projects across the state. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a minor in economics from New Mexico State University and has been recognized by the State of New Mexico for contributions to economic development.