NMPA Board Meeting, January 31, Artesia Airport
2026-01-31 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Zoom Meeting
About this event
The NMPA Board of Directors will meet Saturday, December 31, 2025 at the Artesia airport from 9 to noon. More details as we approach the meeting. The meeting will be on zoom.

Date and Time

Saturday, January 31, 2026, 9:00 AM until 12:01 PM

Location
Artesia Airport Pilots Lounge
Artesia, NM
USA

Link to event:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86936163631?pwd=[REDACTED]

Event Contact(s)
– NMPA

Category
NMPA Sponsored Events

Registration Info
Registration is not Required

The City of Espanola has invited NMDOT to a Town Hall Meeting to provide an update on the Onate Bridge
2026-02-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Mission Convento Museum
Oñate Bridge reopening progress town hall meeting notice

Oñate Bridge reopening progress continues
Contract signed, work moving forward
News ReleaseESPANOLA, NM – NMDOT continues to make progress on reopening the Oñate bridge by spring 2026, the contract has been executed, and materials are being ordered.
The contractor estimates that they will need two months to complete the project once they have all the materials in hand, weather permitting. The goal is to have everything completed and the bridge reopened by the end of April 2026.
Once the project begins, the contractor will begin preparing to divert the Rio Grande around the pier in need of stabilization and creating a safe workspace for repairs. After the area is reasonably dry, the contractor will install sandbags to even out the work area and then place class 5 Riprap in that area. The final step will be placing the “A-Jacks” and banding them together with stainless steel bands to keep them in place. “A-Jacks” resemble large concrete versions of the items from the game Jacks.
An emergency funding procurement procedure secured the $1.8 million dollars needed to stabilize the bridge pier and reopen the bridge to the public.
“The bridge was closed due to safety concerns, and we are currently investing $1.8 million in improvements to allow it to safely reopen. We recognize how important this bridge is to local businesses and the broader community, and reopening it is a priority we share,” said Ricky Serna, NMDOT Cabinet Secretary.
The City of Espanola has invited NMDOT to a Town Hall Meeting to provide an update on the Onate Bridge. The Town Hall will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 5:30 pm at the Mission Convento Museum. Cabinet Secretary Ricky Serna from NMDOT and his team will be present, along with the project manager from the contractor AUI who will be performing the work.
Additional Business access signage was recently placed for businesses; the signs are on temporary posts but will be permanently placed once utility lines are located.
Background
The bridge was closed in June 2025, ahead of the anticipated monsoon season as engineers addressed ongoing concerns about riverbed erosion around one of the bridge’s piers that could pose a risk during periods of high river flow.
NMDOT began monitoring the structure in 2019 following an underwater inspection that identified erosion at a pier. A follow-up inspection in January 2025 found further deterioration, prompting additional hydraulic modeling that confirmed the need for action.
A joint assessment between NMDOT’s Bridge Bureau, Drainage Bureau and District Five collaborated with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) scouring experts and resulted in the decision to close the bridge prior to any significant rainfall events.

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Town Hall Meeting Details
When: Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.Where: The Mission Convento Museum
Cabinet Secretary Ricky Serna from NMDOT and his team will be present, along with the project manager from the contractor AUI who will be performing the work. The news release provides more details about this project.

Santa Fe, NM. Car Seat Event, Feb. 11, 2026
2026-02-11 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, February 11, 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.
Please Click the link for other events: Car Seat Events Calendar

Buckeye Air Fair and AOPA Fly In, Buckeye, AZ (KBXK)
2026-02-13 08:00 - 2026-02-15 17:00 | Buckeye Airport, KBXK
About this event
Join AOPA at the Buckeye Air Fair for the 4th year. Signup to Volunteer or just register to join! Some fly-in to nearby Goodyear. AOPA hotel block rates for Buckeye posted. Shuttle Service info also.

Date and Time

Friday, February 13, 2026, 8:00 AM until Sunday, February 15, 2026, 5:00 PM

Location
Buckeye Airport, KBXK
https://aopa.org/community/buckeye-air-fair
Buckeye, AZ
USA

Category
Non NMPA Sponsored

Registration Info
Registration is not Required

Albuquerque, NM. Car Seat Event, Feb. 13, 2026
2026-02-13 09:30 - 11:30 | Albuquerque Fire Station #20, 7520 Corona Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113, 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 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, Thursday, February 13, 2026, at Albuquerque Fire Station #20, 7520 Corona Ave. 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.
Please Click the link for other events: Car Seat Events Calendar

Public Meeting - Las Vegas Grand Avenue Alignment Study, CN 4101960
2026-02-17 18:00 - 19:30 | New Mexico Highlands University Student Center, Room 322, 800 National Ave, Las Vegas, 87701, United States
YOU'RE INVITED!

Please join us for a public meeting hosted by NMDOT to discuss the Grand Avenue (Business Loop 15P) alignment study in Las Vegas, New Mexico. This project is focused on improving safety and access for all users, including drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders.

When: February 17, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Where: New Mexico Highlands University Student Center,
Room 322

PROJECT AREA

The study area runs from just south of the Columbia Street (Milepost 2.32) to about 1,000 feet north of Mills Avenue (Milepost 3.06) and includes several key intersections – Washington Street, 1st Street, Garfield Avenue, Baca Avenue, and Mills Avenue.

LEARN MORE

More information is available on the project page. Access the project page by using the button or QR code below.

Visit Project Page

PUBLIC RESOURCES

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Public Presentation (PDF)
[To be posted after the Public Meeting]

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For assistance, language translation, or ADA accommodations, please contact: Megan Rabinowich at (505) 348-5203 or megan.rabinowich@nv5.com at least five days before the meeting.
Para solicitar asistencia, servicios de interpretación en su idioma o adaptaciones razonables conforme de la ADA, comuníquese con Megan Rabinowich al (505) 348-5203 o por correo electrónico a megan.rabinowich@nv5.com al menos cinco días antes de la reunión para solicitar adaptaciones.

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT COMMENT FORM

Grand Avenue Alignment Study | Las Vegas, NM | CN 4101960
Public Comment Period
The public comment period for this phase of the project is from February 17, 2026 to March 19, 2026. All comments received during this time, through the mail, email, and online comment form, will be reviewed by the project team.

Comment Form - Grand Avenue Alignment Study | Las Vegas, NM
Complete the form below to provide input to the project team!

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Loving, NM. Car Seat Event, Feb. 19, 2026
2026-02-19 09:30 - 11:30 | Loving Community Center, 602 S. 4th Street, Loving, NM, 88256, United States
Loving, 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 09:30AM to 11:30PM, Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Loving Community Center, 602 S. 4thStreet, in Loving, 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.

Farmington, NM. Car Seat Event, Feb. 21, 2026
2026-02-21 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 10:00 AM to NOON, Thursday, February 21, 2026, 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.
Please Click the link for other events: Car Seat Events Calendar

Transportation Adjudication Hearing
2026-05-12 09:00 - 2026-05-13 17:00 | NM
Case No. 25-00187-TR-M
Case Name: In the matter of the application of American Medical Response Ambulance Service Inc. D/B/A American Medical Response, Emergicare for an Amendment to its Certificate No. 56829 to Provide Ambulance Service
To register for public comment at a hearing, please send a request to DOT.TRA@dot.nm.gov and indicate the case name and number, your name, and whether you wish to submit oral or written public comment at the hearing. Once your request is received by the Transportation Adjudication Unit, you will receive instructions on the process to submit your comments.

10th Annual Gila Regional Flyin at Reserve Airport
2026-09-04 08:00 - 2026-09-06 10:00 | Reserve Airport (T16), Highway 12 and Highway 180, Reserve, NM, United States
About this event
Save the dates! Join your fellow pilots from multiple states at the premier backcountry fly-in for New Mexico.
Come and check out the newly remodeled pilots’ lounge. The runway should be reconstructed and there may be a working AWOS.

Date and Time

Friday, September 4, 2026, 8:00 AM until Sunday, September 6, 2026, 10:00 AM

Location
Reserve Airport (T16)
Highway 12 and Highway 180
Reserve, NM
USA

Event Contact(s)
Ronald Keller

Category
NMPA Sponsored Events

Registration Info
Registration is temporarily unavailable

Roswell National Air Races
2026-09-16 08:00 - 2026-09-20 17:00 | Roswell Air Center, Roswell, NM, United States
Date and Time

Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 8:00 AM until Sunday, September 20, 2026, 5:00 PM

Location
Roswell Air Center
https://airrace.org/roswell/
Roswell, NM
USA

Category
Non NMPA Sponsored

Registration Info
Registration is not Required

EAA 179's Land of Enchantment Fly In (KAEG)
2026-09-26 07:00 - 17:00 | Double Eaglle II Airport, 7401 Atrisco Vista Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87120, United States
About this event
Albuquerque EAA 179 invites you to join the fun! Special Pilot Oasis. NMPA and others exhibit at this show. Enjoy Seminars, Static Displays, Aircraft Awards, Food Trucks, Live Bands, Builder Demos, and Youth Activities.

Date and Time

Saturday, September 26, 2026, 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM

Location

Albuquerque Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG)
http://loefi.org
7401 Atrisco Vista Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
USA
Double Eagle II Airport

Category
Non NMPA Sponsored

Registration Info
Registration is not Required
