NMDOT

Carlsbad, NM. Car Seat Event, Jan. 15, 2026
2026-01-15 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | United Epworth Methodist Church, 1406 W. Blodgett Street, Carlsbad, NM, 88220, United States
Carlsbad, NM – The New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division (NMDOT TSD) and Safer New Mexico Now (Safer) will host a free Car Seat Inspection Clinic from 11:00AM to 1:00PM, Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the United Epworth Methodist Church, 1406 W. Blodgett Street, in Carlsbad, NM.
This free educational event provides parents and caregivers instruction on the proper selection, installation and use of their car seats from nationally certified child passenger safety technicians. Technicians will spend approximately 30 minutes per seat educating parents on the proper selection, installation, and use of their car and booster seats. Parents and caregivers will also learn important information regarding common errors in car seat safety and be able to ask questions. If a technician determines a car seat to be recalled, expired, or otherwise unsafe, replacement seats will be available.
To participate in the Car Seat Inspection Clinic, parents and caregivers should bring their car seat, car seat manual, vehicle manual, and the child should be present if possible. Car seat inspections are first come first served and appointments are not necessary.
Car Seat Inspection Clinics are a free public service funded by the New Mexico Department Of Transportation: Traffic Safety Division and are available to everyone. The child must be present to be considered for a seat replacement. A $35 seat replacement fee may apply. For more information, please call (800) 231-6145 or (505) 856-6143.

Santa Fe, NM. Car Seat Monthly Event, Jan. 14, 2026
2026-01-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Santa Fe Fire Station #1, 200 Murales Rd, Santa Fe, 87501, United States
Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division (NMDOT TSD) and Safer New Mexico Now (Safer) will host a free Car Seat Inspection Clinic from NOON to 2:00PM, Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Santa Fe Fire Station #1, 200 Murales Road, in Santa Fe, NM.
This free educational event provides parents and caregivers instruction on the proper selection, installation and use of their car seats from nationally certified child passenger safety technicians. Technicians will spend approximately 30 minutes per seat educating parents on the proper selection, installation, and use of their car and booster seats. Parents and caregivers will also learn important information regarding common errors in car seat safety and be able to ask questions. If a technician determines a car seat to be recalled, expired, or otherwise unsafe, replacement seats will be available.
To participate in the Car Seat Inspection Clinic, parents and caregivers should bring their car seat, car seat manual, vehicle manual, and the child should be present if possible. Car seat inspections are first come first served and appointments are not necessary.
Car Seat Inspection Clinics are a free public service funded by the New Mexico Department Of Transportation: Traffic Safety Division and are available to everyone. The child must be present to be considered for a seat replacement. A $35 seat replacement fee may apply. For more information, please call (800) 231-6145 or (505) 856-6143.
Santa Fe Car Seat Fitting Station

Las Cruces, NM. Car Seat Event, Jan. 9, 2026
2026-01-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Community Foundation Of Southern New Mexico, 2640 El Paseo Road, Las Cruces, NM, United States
Las Cruces, NM – The New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division (NMDOT TSD) and Safer New Mexico Now (Safer) will host a free Car Seat Inspection Clinic from 12:00PM to 2:00PM, Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico, 2640 El Paseo Road, in Las Cruces, NM.
This free educational event provides parents and caregivers instruction on the proper selection, installation and use of their car seats from nationally certified child passenger safety technicians. Technicians will spend approximately 30 minutes per seat educating parents on the proper selection, installation, and use of their car and booster seats. Parents and caregivers will also learn important information regarding common errors in car seat safety and be able to ask questions. If a technician determines a car seat to be recalled, expired, or otherwise unsafe, replacement seats will be available.
To participate in the Car Seat Inspection Clinic, parents and caregivers should bring their car seat, car seat manual, vehicle manual, and the child should be present if possible. Car seat inspections are first come first served and appointments are not necessary.
Car Seat Inspection Clinics are a free public service funded by the New Mexico Department Of Transportation: Traffic Safety Division and are available to everyone. The child must be present to be considered for a seat replacement. A $35 seat replacement fee may apply. For more information, please call (800) 231-6145 or (505) 856-6143.
Las Cruces Car Seat Clinic

Artesia, NM. Car Seat Event, Dec. 18, 2025
2025-12-18 11:00 - 13:00 | West Main Baptist Church, 1701 W. Main Street, Artesia, NM, 88210, United States
Artesia, NM – The New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division (NMDOT TSD) and Safer New Mexico Now (Safer) will host a free Car Seat Inspection Clinic from 11:00AM to 1:00PM, Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the West Main Baptist Church, 1701 W. Main Street, in Artesia, NM.
This free educational event provides parents and caregivers instruction on the proper selection, installation and use of their car seats from nationally certified child passenger safety technicians. Technicians will spend approximately 30 minutes per seat educating parents on the proper selection, installation, and use of their car and booster seats. Parents and caregivers will also learn important information regarding common errors in car seat safety and be able to ask questions. If a technician determines a car seat to be recalled, expired, or otherwise unsafe, replacement seats will be available.
To participate in the Car Seat Inspection Clinic, parents and caregivers should bring their car seat, car seat manual, vehicle manual, and the child should be present if possible. Car seat inspections are first come first served and appointments are not necessary.
Car Seat Inspection Clinics are a free public service funded by the New Mexico Department Of Transportation: Traffic Safety Division and are available to everyone. The child must be present to be considered for a seat replacement. A $35 seat replacement fee may apply. For more information, please call (800) 231-6145 or (505) 856-6143.

Transportation Commission Meeting
2025-12-18 08:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-16 08:30 - 11:00 | District 3, 7500 Pan American, Albuquerque, NM, 87109, United States
The department holds six STC meetings each year. One held in each of the six department districts. Commissioners are appointed by the Governor, and each serves a regional area of the state. The Transportation Commission sets department policy and oversees the use of the State Road Fund. As an oversight group, each of the commissioners bring unique private industry experiences that provide department managers with insight and expertise for the betterment of New Mexico’s transportation system. The six-member, governor-appointed STC determines policy for the NMDOT. One commissioner is appointed to represent each district.
To view the State Transportation Meeting virtually please visit the NMDOT YouTube page

Farmington, NM. Car Seat Event, Dec. 13, 2025
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Farmington Fire station #2, 3800 English Road, Farmington, NM, 87402, United States
Farmington, NM – The New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division (NMDOT TSD) and Safer New Mexico Now (Safer) will host a free Car Seat Inspection Clinic from 10:00AM to 12:00PM, Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Farmington Fire Station #2, 3800 English Road, in Farmington, NM.
This free educational event provides parents and caregivers instruction on the proper selection, installation and use of their car seats from nationally certified child passenger safety technicians. Technicians will spend approximately 30 minutes per seat educating parents on the proper selection, installation, and use of their car and booster seats. Parents and caregivers will also learn important information regarding common errors in car seat safety and be able to ask questions. If a technician determines a car seat to be recalled, expired, or otherwise unsafe, replacement seats will be available.
To participate in the Car Seat Inspection Clinic, parents and caregivers should bring their car seat, car seat manual, vehicle manual, and the child should be present if possible. Car seat inspections are first come first served and appointments are not necessary.
Car Seat Inspection Clinics are a free public service funded by the New Mexico Department Of Transportation: Traffic Safety Division and are available to everyone. The child must be present to be considered for a seat replacement. A $35 seat replacement fee may apply. For more information, please call (800) 231-6145 or (505) 856-6143.

Occupant protection/CPS

US 180 Silver City Safety Scoping Project, CN 1102290
2025-12-10 16:30 - 19:30 | Western New Mexico University Global Resource Center, 805 W 12th St, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
JOIN US! OPEN HOUSE
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will hold an open house to share information about the US 180 Corridor Safety Scoping Project, which includes the segment of US 180 between milepost 111 west of Silver City and milepost 123 in Bayard. The project is examining safety issues affecting motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians within the corridor as well as potential solutions to improve traffic operations and reduce hazards. At the open house, NMDOT will present findings from reviews of current road and intersection conditions, highlighting potential hazards and recommended improvements. Community members and US 180 users from Silver City, Rosedale, Arenas Valley, Santa Clara, and Bayard are invited to provide input, ask questions, and share safety concerns.

Public Event Details:
When: December 10, 2025 @ 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Where: Western New Mexico UniversityGlobal Resource Center Building (GRC)805 W 12th St, Silver City, NM 88061

For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Civil Rights Title VI accommodations and/or hard copies of the presentation contact Tyler Pennington with the project team at 505-288-7518 or TPennington@parametrix.com. Por favor comuníquese al lo mismo, pero en espanol. Si desea esta informacion en Español.

Please share your comments with our team by email, printable comment form, or the online comment form no later than January 12, 2026 to the following:

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Email: US180SafetyScoping@Parametrix.com

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Website: https://www.dot.nm.gov/us180-projects/

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Public Comment Form (PDF)

US 180 Silver City Safety Scoping Project Comment Form
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Santa Fe, NM. Car Seat Event, Dec. 10, 2025
2025-12-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Santa Fe Fire Station #1, 200 Murales Rd, Santa Fe, 87501, United States
Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division (NMDOT TSD) and Safer New Mexico Now (Safer) will host a free Car Seat Inspection Clinic from NOON to 2:00PM, Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Santa Fe Fire Station #1, 200 Murales Road, in Santa Fe, NM.
This free educational event provides parents and caregivers instruction on the proper selection, installation and use of their car seats from nationally certified child passenger safety technicians. Technicians will spend approximately 30 minutes per seat educating parents on the proper selection, installation, and use of their car and booster seats. Parents and caregivers will also learn important information regarding common errors in car seat safety and be able to ask questions. If a technician determines a car seat to be recalled, expired, or otherwise unsafe, replacement seats will be available.
To participate in the Car Seat Inspection Clinic, parents and caregivers should bring their car seat, car seat manual, vehicle manual, and the child should be present if possible. Car seat inspections are first come first served and appointments are not necessary.
Car Seat Inspection Clinics are a free public service funded by the New Mexico Department Of Transportation: Traffic Safety Division and are available to everyone. The child must be present to be considered for a seat replacement. A $35 seat replacement fee may apply. For more information, please call (800) 231-6145 or (505) 856-6143.
Occupant protection/CPS

Understanding the NEW DBE Rule and Next Steps
2025-12-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Meeting
Join us for an important webinar
Dear New Mexico DOT Community,
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) invites you to join us for an important webinar on Wednesday, December 10th from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (MST).
This session will cover:

The new Interim Final Rule (IFR) and what it means for DBE certification.
The updated evaluation process, including how reviews will be rolled out and scored.
Guidance on preparing your firm for compliance under the new requirements.
An open Q&A session where you can ask questions directly to NMDOT staff.

This webinar is designed to ensure that all DBEs across New Mexico have the information and tools needed to navigate the changes effectively.
We look forward to your participation and to continuing our partnership in building a fair and inclusive contracting environment.
Sincerely,NMDOT Office of Civil RightsDisadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

Webinar Details
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025Time: 10:00 a.m. MSTLocation: via ZoomRegister here: Understanding the NEW DBE Rule & Next Steps Tickets, Wed, Dec 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
Click on the Eventbrite link above and register today to secure your spot so your firm may receive important program updates regarding this new Interim Final Rule (IFR).

Public Meeting - NM Ignition Interlock Task Force
2025-12-05 13:00 - 14:30 | District 3, 7500 Pan American, Albuquerque, NM, 87109, United States
Primary Purpose

The primary purpose of this meeting is for Ignition Interlock Task Force, jointly formed by the NMDOT and the MVD, to form a plan to study and track whether all drivers with an ignition interlock license maintain motor vehicle insurance in compliance with the requirements of the Mandatory Financial Responsibility Act as pursuant to 2024 House Memorial 30 (HM030).
The NMDOT and MVD invite members of the public to observe the Task Force meeting where information on data availability and trends will be presented and discussed. Staff members from the NMDOT and MVD will be available to respond to questions and comments from the public. A written summary of the meeting will also be made available in English one week after the meeting.
To request meeting assistance, language translation, or accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), contact Haley Steffens at haley.steffens@wsp.com at least five (5) days prior to the meeting.

Meeting Details and Resources

When: December 5, 2025 at 1:00pm (MST)
Where: NMDOT District 3 Auditorium – 7500 Pan American Freeway NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109

HM 30 Meeting Agenda

House Memorial 30

HM 30 Interlock Task Force Presentation

HM 30 Task Force Meeting Summary

Comments or Questions?

For questions, please contact:

haley.steffens@wsp.com

I-25 Nogal Canyon Bridge Replacement Project
2025-12-05 - 2025-12-21 | NM
PROJECT OVERVIEW

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is replacing the Interstate 25 (I-25) truss bridges over Nogal Canyon at Milepost 107 in Socorro County with two new structures. The new structures and surrounding roadway will be updated to meet current safety and performance standards. The new three-span steel structure and roadway improvements will enhance safety, stability, and long-term reliability along this section of I-25.

PURPOSE

IMPROVE safety for drivers and freight traffic.
PROTECT the environment by reducing erosion and enhancing slope stability.
ENSURE long-term reliability of New Mexico’s interstate network.
MAINTAIN regional connectivity for residents, tourists and commercial freight.

PROJECT AREA

Built in 1968, the Nogal Canyon bridges are located on I-25 in between Socorro and Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.
The bridges are three-span Warren Truss structures with a 265-foot main span and a total width of 34 feet (two 12-foot lanes with narrow shoulders). They sit within an I-25 right-of-way that ranges from about 200 to 550 feet wide, surrounded by lands owned by the Bureau of Land Management, the State of New Mexico, and private property owners.

PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS

Realignment and widening of I-25 through Nogal Canyon
Drainage improvements to the existing slopes and canyon
Slope stability improvements including erosion improvements
New signing and striping to enhance visibility and safety

PUBLIC RESOURCES

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Please take 10 minutes to listen to the video below and learn about the upcoming bridge project.

ENGLISH PRESENTATION

SPANISH PRESENTATION

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Public Presentation (PDF)
December 2025

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Spanish Public Presentation (PDF)
December 2025

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Project Fact Sheet
December 2025

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For assistance, language translation, or ADA accommodations, please contact: Haley Steffens at (505) 878-6521. Para solicitar asistencia, servicios de interpretación en su idioma o adaptaciones razonables conforme de la ADA, comuníquese con: Christian Lopez at (915) 304-5232 o christian.lopez@wsp.com.’

SIGN UP FOR PROJECT UPDATES

Public Comment Period
The public comment period for this phase of the project closed on December 21, 2025. All comments received during the meeting and through the mail, email, and online form are being reviewed by the project team.
Although the comment period has ended, community members are encouraged to stay informed as the project progresses.

Stay Informed
To receive project updates, please sign up for the project mailing list below.
For questions, please contact:

haley.steffens@wsp.com

I-25 Nogal Canyon Bridge Replacement Project Updates
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Public Meeting – NM 136 Interchange Feasibility Study, CN E100430
2025-11-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Doña Ana Community College – Sunland Park, 3365 McNutt Rd, Sunland Park, NM, 88063, United States
IN-PERSON PUBLIC MEETING
Held November 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM (MT)
Thank you to everyone who joined us on November 20, 2025! During the meeting, the project team shared the key findings and recommendations from the NM 136 Interchange Feasibility Study and spoke directly with community members to answer questions and listen to feedback. We truly appreciate the time and input from all who participated.
If you couldn’t attend, no worries — the presentation slides are now available in both English and Spanish. We still want to hear from you! Please share your comments and questions with the team by December 20, 2025 (see below for how to submit your input).

To request meeting assistance, language translation, paper copies, or accommodations for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), contact Denise Aten at 505-264-0111 or NM136@bhinc.com.
Interpretación en español estará disponible en la reunion.

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Fall 2025 Public Meeting Materials

PUBLIC EVENT #2 – Presentation Slides (PDF)November 2025

PUBLIC EVENT #2 – Presentación de Diapositivas en PDFNoviembre 2025

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Website: https://www.dot.nm.gov/projects/nm136-interchange-event/

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HOW TO SHARE YOUR COMMENT

Comments are being accepted through December 20, 2025. Submit your comments by using any of the following methods:

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Email: NM136@bhinc.com

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Phone: 505-264-0111

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Mailing Address:
NM 136 Interchange Study
7500 Jefferson St. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109

NM 136 Interchange Feasibility Comment Form, CN E100430
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Transportation Commission Meeting
2025-11-20 09:00 - 11:00 | District 1

Ribbon-cutting ceremony set for Nov. 19 in Hurley
2025-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Intersection of US 180 and Carrasco Avenue (milepost 127), in front of the Gateway Café, Hurley, N.M., Intersection of US 180 and Carrasco Avenue (milepost 127), in front of the Gateway Café, Hurley, N.M., Hurley, NM, United States
SILVER CITY, N.M.– The first phase of the US 180 Four-Lane Safety Improvement Project will be completed at the end of this week, improving safety, mobility and regional connectivity for residents and visitors of southwest New Mexico.
The $41.1 million project expanded US 180 from two to four lanes between Bayard and Hurley, removed the Hurley overpass, realigned the roadway over the existing railroad tracks and added a crossing at Pit Access Road. Additional improvements include pavement rehabilitation, lighting, widened shoulders and upgraded intersections along the 5.14-mile corridor between mileposts 123 and 128.
“This project is about more than lanes and pavement: it’s about people,” said NMDOT Secretary Ricky Serna. “For families, workers, and travelers throughout Grant County, these improvements mean safer commutes, better access to jobs and services, and a stronger connection between our communities.”
The expansion was funded using a $29 million contribution from the federal American Rescue Plan Act. The remaining $12 million of the project cost was funded through a combination of federal sources and state road fund matching contributions. The improvements were completed six months ahead of schedule.
“This project represents a major step forward for safety and mobility in southwest New Mexico,” said NMDOT District One Engineer Aaron Chavarria P.E. “By expanding US 180, we’re improving access for residents, supporting local commerce and laying the groundwork for future economic growth across the region.”
The remaining phases to complete US 180 expansion from Bayard to Deming are currently being designed. Phase 2 design, approximately 15 miles from Hurley to south of the railroad track crossing at NM 61 junction is set to be complete by the end of the year, estimating a $150 million project cost. Phase 3 would expand US 180 from Grant County line an additional 18 miles, terminating in Deming, NM.
Lt. Gov. Howie Morales will join Cabinet Secretary Ricky Serna, NMDOT officials, local leaders, and the public to celebrate the completion during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Hurley.

Public Meeting – I-40 Miyamura Interchange Study, CN 6101320
2025-11-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Gallup Chamber of Commerce, 106 U.S. Rt 66, Gallup, NM, 87301, United States
Public Comment Period Now Open Through Dec. 12, 2025!

The I-40 Miyamura Interchange Study team hosted its second public meeting on Nov. 13, 2025, at the Gallup Chamber of Commerce to present the improvement alternatives currently under consideration, including aesthetic concepts, and to gather feedback that will help guide decisions before the study is completed in early 2026. The meeting also kicked off a public comment period that is open through Dec. 12, 2025. All comments received will be reviewed, considered, and documented in the project record.
If you were unable to attend or would like to review the materials, please visit the Project Website at the link below to get started.

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Website: https://www.dot.nm.gov/projects/i40miyamura/

For any questions, you can reach the study team at 505-546-5466 or info@i40miyamura.com.

HOW TO LEAVE A COMMENT

Share your comments at the meeting or submit them by email, phone, or mail by December 12, 2025.

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Mailing Address:I-40 Miyamura Study Team6001 Indian School Road NE, Suite 250Albuquerque, NM 87110

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Email: info@i40miyamura.com

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Phone: (505) 546-5466

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Website: https://www.dot.nm.gov/projects/i40miyamura/

Exhibit 1. Study Area Map (click to enlarge).

Virtual Presentation - US 60 Bridges Replacement Project, CN 5101880
2025-11-06 - 2025-12-07 | NM
US 60 Bridges Replacement Project (Near the Abo)
The New Mexico Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, is planning to replace two aging bridges on U.S. Highway 60 (US 60) near the Abo Ruins in Torrance County, New Mexico — and we want to hear from you!
The project will replace:

Bridge No. 5734 over Espinosa Canyon
Bridge No. 5735 over Barranco Arroyo

Project Limits: From Milepost 193.88 to Milepost 197.68 on US 60Right-of-Way: All work will occur within the existing highway right-of-way – no additional land is needed.
This project is funded through a combination of federal and state funds.

WHY THIS PROJECT MATTERS
Both bridges were built in 1957 and have experienced deterioration due to age and use. Replacing them now will enhance safety, reliability, and reduce long-term maintenance needs.
Existing bridge conditions include:

Two 12-foot travel lanes
Two 2-foot shoulders
Metal railing on each side
Precast concrete girders

PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
The new bridges will include:

Over a mile of new asphalt pavement and striping replacement, including two 12-foot travel lanes and two 8-foot shoulders
A modern single-span prestressed concrete girder design
42-inch concrete barrier railing on each side

CONSTRUCTION APPROACH

Schedule: Advertise/award in Spring 2026; construction begins Summer 2026.

Phasing: New bridges will be built on an offset alignment to keep traffic moving.

US 60 realignment: The highway will be realigned to tie into the new structures.

Traffic impacts: At least one lane open throughout construction; temporary lane closures managed with mobile traffic control.

Access maintained: Local residents and businesses, emergency services, school buses, and mail service will retain access.

PUBLIC EVENT RESOURCES:

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Please take 5 minutes to listen to the video below and learn about the upcoming bridges project.

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Public Presentation (PDF)
November 2025

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For assistance, language translation, or ADA accommodations, please contact: Haley Steffens at (505) 878-6521. Para solicitar asistencia, servicios de interpretación en su idioma o adaptaciones razonables conforme de la ADA, comuníquese con: Christian Lopez at (915) 304-5232 o christian.lopez@wsp.com.’

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (closed)

The public comment period for this phase of the project closed on December 07, 2025. All comments received during the meeting and through the mail, email, and online form are being reviewed by the project team.
Although the comment period has ended, community members are encouraged to stay informed as the project progresses.

STAY INFORMED
To receive project updates, please sign up for the project mailing list below.
For questions, please contact:
Haley.Steffens@wsp.com

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Aviation Training Academy Onsite QC and 5010 Inspections
2025-11-05 09:00 - 2025-11-06 05:00 | NM National Guard building on Eubank, Albuquerque, NM, United States
This is a 2-day in person course to be held November 5th & 6th, 2025 for New Mexico Airport managers.

Albuquerque, NM. Car Seat Event, Oct. 31, 2025
2025-10-31 12:00 - 14:00 | Albuquerque Fire Rescue Station #3, 141 Girard Blvd NE, Albuquerque, 87106, United States
Albuquerque, NM – The New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division (NMDOT TSD) and Safer New Mexico Now (Safer) will host a free Car Seat Inspection Clinic from NOON to 2:00PM, Friday, October 31, 2025, at Albuquerque Fire Rescue Station #3, 141Girard Blvd NE, in Albuquerque, NM.
This free educational event provides parents and caregivers instruction on the proper selection, installation and use of their car seats from nationally certified child passenger safety technicians. Technicians will spend approximately 30 minutes per seat educating parents on the proper selection, installation, and use of their car and booster seats. Parents and caregivers will also learn important information regarding common errors in car seat safety and be able to ask questions. If a technician determines a car seat to be recalled, expired, or otherwise unsafe, replacement seats will be available.
To participate in the Car Seat Inspection Clinic, parents and caregivers should bring their car seat, car seat manual, vehicle manual, and the child should be present if possible. Car seat inspections are first come first served and appointments are not necessary.
Car Seat Inspection Clinics are a free public service funded by the New Mexico Department Of Transportation: Traffic Safety Division and are available to everyone. The child must be present to be considered for a seat replacement. A $35 seat replacement fee may apply. For more information, please call (800) 231-6145 or (505) 856-6143.

Occupant Protection/Child Passenger Safety

Public Meeting - On the Widening of University Avenue from Avenida de Mesilla to South Main Street
2025-10-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Zia Middle Schoo Cafeteria, 1300 New Mexico State Road 101, Las Cruces, NM, 88005, United States
Purpose of Meeting
At this meeting, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), Mayor Russell Hernandez of Mesilla, and La Calerita Construction, the contractor, will be present to answer any questions. The construction team will present progress on the project as well as remaining activities and anticipated traffic impacts.
Purpose of Project
This project includes widening of 1.419 miles of NM 101 (University Avenue) from Avenida de Mesilla to South Main Street. It also includes new curb and gutter, new sidewalks, a new multi-use path, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) ramps, new drainage structures, storm drain, new signage and roadway striping, new lighting and railroad crossings.
For more information visit https://www.dot.nm.gov/universitynm101/
To request Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) related accommodations, please contact Ami Evans at 575-640-5981 or ami.evans@dot.nm.gov.

SkyFiesta of Las Cruces
2025-10-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Las Cruces International Airport, 8990 Zia Blvd, Las Cruces, NM, 88007, United States
SkyFiesta of Las Cruces Announces Tickets On Sale for Oct. 25 Air Races, Airshow, Expo & Festival
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — August 27, 2025 — SkyFiesta of Las Cruces today announced that tickets are officially on sale for its full-day aviation celebration on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Las Cruces International Airport. The one-day event brings together pylon air races, an action-packed airshow, hands-on expo exhibits, and a festival atmosphere—all in one New Mexico destination.
Built for fans who “chase the extraordinary,” SkyFiesta blends high-speed air racing, jaw-dropping aerobatics, interactive exhibits, and live entertainment—and this year shines a spotlight on the 80th anniversary of World War II with historic aircraft, veteran crews, and dramatic pyrotechnics, culminating in a thunderous Wall of Fire.
The Fastest Motorsport on Earth—Now in Las Cruces
SkyFiesta’s headliner is Sport Class pylon air racing, with pilots flying wingtip-to-wingtip at 250–350+ mph, just 50 feet above the desert floor, around a marked course of left-hand turns. Races are conducted in heats (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Medallion), start with a paced in-air “chute,” and typically run 5–8 laps—short, loud, and unforgettable.
The early racer lineup features accomplished competitors and remarkable homebuilt speed machines, including Andrew Findlay (Lancair Super Legacy “One Moment”), Bob Mills (Rocket 6 “Rocket Six”), Steve Senegal (RV-4 “Miss S”), Kevin Eldredge (Glasair III “Gryphon”), Colleen Sterling (Lancair Legacy “Aquilla”), and more—representing a cross-section of elite pilots from private, military, airline, and aerospace backgrounds.
Airshow Headliners & Spectacle
Beyond the race course, the airshow features:

Randy W. Ball FighterJets MiG-17 Demo Team—Cold War icons in a rare, high-octane formation.
Roll’N Thunder—a 400-HP Pitts Fury dueling a jet car in an air-versus-ground sprint.
A crowd-favorite Pyro Demo ending with a massive Wall of Fire.

Ticket Options & Early-Bird Deals (On Sale Now)

General Admission (12+): $10 early-bird through Sept. 30; then $15 online or $20 at the gate.
Children under 12: Free (child ticket required; must be accompanied by a parent/guardian).
Family 4-Pack: $35 (available through Sept. 30).
ADA Admission & Parking Package: $20 early-bird; includes 2 GA tickets + 1 reserved ADA parking spot (limited; $30 after Sept. 30, not available at gate).
Borman Elevated Experience: $50 per person; flight-line tent access, private seating, complimentary soft drinks, private restrooms, and food runners.
Crown Club Premium Experiences: $150 single; $300 / $450 / $600 for 2-, 3-, or 4-packs. Includes Saturday private chalet seating plus an invitation to the exclusive Founder’s Launch Fiesta & Twilight Airshow on Friday, Oct. 24, premium amenities, and on-site parking with multi-packs. Taxes/fees apply.

When & Where

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Location: Las Cruces International Airport
Tickets & Info: Visit SkyFiesta.org/tickets (early-bird pricing through Sept. 30).

Media Contact
Name: Janel Carnero
Title: Event Coordinator
Email: skyfiesta.contact@gmail.com
About SkyFiesta of Las Cruces
SkyFiesta is produced by the Sport Air Racing Council with support from New Mexico True and the City of Las Cruces. The event showcases the spirit of aviation—from cutting-edge Sport Class air racing to historic warbirds and family-friendly STEM exploration—bringing together community, culture, and speed against the backdrop of New Mexico’s wide-open skies.

Planes, Guitars and Cars
2025-10-25 07:00 - 14:00 | Gallup Municipal Airport, 2111 West Historic Highway 66, Gallup, NM, 87301, United States
Program Start: 7:00 AM

Aircraft begin to fly in for spectators to watch planes land. Pilots will meet and greet
the public, and attendees will have the opportunity to take photos with the pilots and
their planes. There will be many types, and visitors will never know what will fly in!

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (2:30 PM contest prize announced for Classic car and Halloween Costume)

The classic car show begins, featuring vehicles from the 1990s and earlier. Car
enthusiasts will have a chance to mingle with owners and share their passion for cars.
There will be a registration fee for owners, with proceeds going toward trophies and
cash prizes for first, second, and third place winners of “People’s Favorite Ride,” “Most
Classic Ride,” and “Coolest Paint Job.” The theme is Halloween with Trunk n Treat fun!
Dylan Vargas & the Blackbelts Band live entertainment playing cover songs from
various popular artists. Come and check out their energetic performance!
Food Trucks will be available!
Halloween Costume Contest winner will win two tickets to Las Vegas, NV!
Raffle two tickets to Phoenix, AZ! It will be announced at 12:00 PM.
Octavia Fellin Library will have a children’s activities section. Bring your kids, have fun,
and they can wear their Halloween costumes to the event.
Local businesses and community organizations will be set up throughout the venue.
Please stop by to learn more about what our community offers.
A hot air balloon will be set up for a meet and greet with the pilot. (weather
permitting) Come and watch us inflate the balloon, learn how hot air balloons work,
and ask questions about their equipment, safety, and navigation!

Program Concludes: 2:00 PM

Artesia, NM. Cy Palmer Memorial Car Seat Clinic: Oct. 18, 2025
2025-10-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Bulldog Stadium, Artesia, NM., 1600 W. Grand Avenue, Artesia, NM, 88210, United States
ARTESIA, NM – The New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division (NMDOT TSD) and Safer New Mexico Now (Safer) will host CY’s Clinic, an in-person Car Seat Inspection Clinic from 10 a.m. to 1:00PM, Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Bulldog Stadium, 1600 W. Grand Avenue, Artesia, NM. This annual car seat clinic is held as a celebration of life and remembrance of Cy Palmer, a 7-year-old who tragically lost his life as the result of a motor vehicle crash on November 15, 2017. Although Cy was wearing his seat belt, he was not using a booster seat, which ensures the seat belt fits correctly and the passenger is properly restrained in the event of a crash.
This free educational event provides parents and caregivers instruction on the proper selection, installation and use of their car seats from nationally certified child passenger safety technicians. Technicians will spend approximately 30 minutes per seat educating parents on the proper selection, installation, and use of their car and booster seats. Parents and caregivers will also learn important information regarding common errors in car seat safety and be able to ask questions. If a technician determines a car seat to be recalled, expired, or otherwise unsafe, replacement seats will be available.
To participate in the Car Seat Inspection Clinic, parents and caregivers should bring their car seat, car seat manual, vehicle manual, and the child should be present if possible. Car seat inspections are first come first served and appointments are not necessary.
Car Seat Inspection Clinics are a free public service funded by the New Mexico Department Of Transportation: Traffic Safety Division and are available to everyone. The child must be present to be considered for a seat replacement. A $35 seat replacement fee may apply. For more information, please call (800) 231-6145 or (505) 856-6143.

Transportation Commission Meeting
2025-10-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-07 09:00 - 22:00 | Zoom Meeting

Backcountry Clinic | Magdalena Airstrip (N29)
2025-10-11 - 2025-10-12 | Magdalena Airstrip
Welcome to the wild.
The Gila is calling. This two-day clinic immerses pilots in the high-altitude, dirt-strip challenges of New Mexico’s backcountry. Saturday begins with classroom instruction and soft-field/STOL drills at Magdalena. On Sunday, fly a Round Robin to several rugged U.S. Forest Service airstrips with elevations near 8,000 feet and density altitudes exceeding 10,000 feet. This is real-world training in real backcountry conditions. Ground school is $50, with full participation at $150. Bring your own aircraft (10-hour minimum in type) and come prepared.
This is the kind of flying that makes legends—and safer pilots.

Request for Public Input on Draft 2025 MS4 Annual Reports
2025-10-08 - 2025-11-22 | NM
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DRAFT 2025 MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4) AREAS ANNUAL REPORTS

AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW FOR 45 DAYS – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) invites you to review and comment on its draft Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Annual Reports for the areas of Albuquerque, Las Cruces/Anthony, Santa Fe, and Farmington.
These reports are part of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), a federal program that helps prevent water pollution by regulating sources that discharge into rivers, lakes, and other waters of the United States.
As required by the NPDES MS4 Permits, the draft reports outline NMDOT’s stormwater activities and efforts to reduce pollution in stormwater runoff. Public feedback is encouraged and will be considered as NMDOT finalizes the reports and updates its Stormwater Management Plans.

Small MS4 Areas - Permit No. NMR040000

Las Cruces/Anthony – D1 Annual Report FY 2025 DRAFT

Santa Fe – D5 (Santa Fe) Annual Report FY 2025 DRAFT

Farmington – D5 (Farmington) Annual Report FY 2025 DRAFT

Middle Rio Grande Watershed -Permit No. NMR04A000

Albuquerque – D3 Annual Report FY 2025 Draft

We want to hear from you!
The 45-day comment period is open until November 22, 2025. Submit via phone, email, mail, or by using the online comment form.

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Mail: NMDOT Environmental Bureau
P.O. Box 1149
1120 Cerrillos Rd., Rm 206
Santa Fe, NM 87504-1149

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Email: roadside@dot.nm.gov

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Phone: 505-470-4967

Comments on NMDOT Draft 2025 MS4 Reporting

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NM 554 El Rito Bridge Replacement, CN 5101287
2025-10-02 18:00 - 19:30 | El Rito Public Library, 182 Placitas Rd, State Rd 215, El Rito, TX, 87530, United States
NM 554 El Rito Bridge Replacement Project
The NMDOT hosted an in-person public meeting on October 2, 2025, to discuss the NM 554 El Rito Bridge Replacement Project in El Rito, Rio Arriba County, NM. The meeting took place at the El Rito Public Library and included a brief presentation followed by a Q&A session.
The project will replace the aging bridge on NM Highway 554 that crosses El Rito Creek at the northern edge of El Rito. The existing bridge is in poor condition and will be replaced to enhance safety, maintain long-term access, and meet current engineering standards.
During the meeting, attendees viewed the proposed bridge design, learned about anticipated traffic and access impacts during construction, as well as environmental considerations. Community feedback provided during the meeting will inform the ongoing design process.

Public Comment Period
The public comment period for this phase of the project closed on November 2, 2025. All comments received during the meeting and through the mail, email, and online form are being reviewed by the project team.
Although the comment period has ended, community members are encouraged to stay informed as the project progresses.

Stay Informed
To receive project updates, please sign up for the project mailing list below.
For questions, please contact:
Christian.Lopez@wsp.com

NM 554 El Rito Bridge Replacement Project
Milepost 12.3 to 12.6, CN 5101287

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REQUEST FOR INPUT - NM 117 MP 47 to MP 50, Roadway and Drainage Improvements Study, CN 6101160
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-30 | NM
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The New Mexico Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration invite you to provide input on the draft study for NM 117, near the El Malpais Ranger Station, between mileposts 47 and 50. Located about 10 miles south of Grants in Cibola County, this stretch of highway runs next to the El Malpais National Monument, El Malpais National Conservation Area, and the Pueblo of Acoma.

Why is this Study needed?
The study aims to improve safety, reliability, and resilience by addressing roadway and drainage deficiencies and upgrading the highway to meet modern design standards. Current challenges include:

Frequent closures due to flooding & sediment buildup
No shoulders for emergencies or pedestrians
Aging, inadequate drainage infrastructure
Roadway does not meet current design criteria

What’s being proposed?
The recommended improvements include:

Widening travel lanes to 12 feet and adding 4-foot shoulders
Raising the road elevation to reduce flood closures
Installing new box culverts and earthen berms for stormwater management

What's next?
We’re collecting public input to finalize the Study this winter. Once complete, the team will move into design development, with construction funding to be pursued in future years.
To request assistance, language translation, or ADA accommodations, contact John Taschek at (505) 980-0993 or jtasheck@barr.com. Para obtener información en español, envíe un correo electrónico a John Taschek a jtaschek@barr.com.

You are invited to learn more and share your feedback.Watch the narrated presentation.Ask questions or leave comments by October 31, 2025.
You can participate in any of the following ways:
Mail: NM 117, El MalpaisBarr Engineering Co.320 Osuna Road NE, Suite G-4Albuquerque, NM 87107Phone: (505) 980-0993Email: jtaschek@barr.com

PUBLIC INPUT REQUEST
NM 117 Roadway and Drainage ImprovementsMilepost 47 to 50 Phase 1-B StudyOctober 1, 2025 – October 31, 2025

Click Here to view Public Input Request

Santa Fe, National Seat Check Saturday Clinic, Sept. 27, 2025
2025-09-27 09:00 - 11:00 | KOHLS, 4401 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, 87507, United States
SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division (NMDOT TSD), in partnership with Safer New Mexico Now (Safer), will host an in-person Car Seat Inspection Clinic on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Kohl’s parking lot, located at 4401 Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe. The event is being held in celebration of National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week (September 21–27, 2025) and is part of a series of car seat check events taking place statewide on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
This free educational event provides parents and caregivers instruction on the proper selection, installation and use of their car seats from nationally certified child passenger safety technicians. Technicians will spend approximately 30 minutes per seat educating parents on the proper selection, installation, and use of their car and booster seats. Parents and caregivers will also learn important information regarding common errors in car seat safety and be able to ask questions. If a technician determines a car seat to be recalled, expired, or otherwise unsafe, replacement seats will be available.
To participate in the Car Seat Inspection Clinic, parents and caregivers should bring their car seat, car seat manual, vehicle manual, and the child should be present if possible. Car seat inspections are first come first served and appointments are not necessary.
Car Seat Inspection Clinics are a free public service funded by the New Mexico Department Of Transportation: Traffic Safety Division and are available to everyone. The child must be present to be considered for a seat replacement. A $35 seat replacement fee may apply. For more information, please call (800) 231-6145 or (505) 856-6143.

OP/CPS Program
