NMDOT | Mobility For Everyone

Child Passenger Safety Events May 2024

May 8, 2024 | Press Release

Upcoming Events in MAY Please note, event dates and locations are subject to change or cancellation. Contact the Safer office prior to the event to ensure there are no changes at 800-231-6145 or 505-856-6143 Fitting Station Albuquerque Friday May 10, 2024 – 9:00...

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

May 1, 2024 | Motorcycle Safety, Press Release

NMDOT to Host First-Ever Free RIDE Days! SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is joining DOTs nationwide in support of National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, May 1-31, 2024. Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is designed to heighten...

NMDOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services to Launch Inaugural STAR Accelerator Program

Apr 30, 2024 | Press Release

The NMDOT is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural Small Business Training and Resources (STAR) program. Santa Fe, NM – The 14-week program will start on May 14, 2024, interested applicants must apply for the May 2024 cohort by 5 p.m. on April 30,...

UPDATE: Freight Train Derailment Causes I-40 Closure Near AZ / NM Stateline

Apr 26, 2024 | Press Release

Expect Major Delays, Detours in place Update: April 28, 2024 4:00 p.m. Interstate 40 westbound through New Mexico is OPEN. Interstate 40 eastbound through Arizona is now OPEN. New Mexico Highway 118 will remain CLOSED. 10:45 a.m. Interstate 40 westbound through New...

Public Meeting April 24 on I-25 S-Curve Study

Apr 23, 2024 | Press Release

Initial alignment and interstate exchange options will be presented ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will host a public meeting on the I-25 S-Curve Area Study on...

NMDOT prepares for annual Tour of the Gila Bicycle Race

Apr 18, 2024 | Press Release

Motorists should expect various road closures and delays SILVER CITY – The Annual Tour of the Gila Bicycle Race begins Wednesday, April 24, 2024, running through Sunday, Apr. 28, 2024. Law enforcement agencies will provide traffic control as racers travel...

I-40 Maintenance Projects near Atrisco Vista Interchange

Apr 18, 2024 | Press Release

ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) announced road work on I-40 westbound near Atrisco Vista Interchange. Work will begin on April 16 at 6 p.m. on I-40 from MP 150 (Atrisco Interchange) to MP 147.3 and I-40 will be down to 2 lanes....

NMDOT Introduces Work Zone Safety Mascot “Zippy” the Roadrunner

Apr 12, 2024 | Press Release

National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 15 -19 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

Apr 5, 2024 | Press Release

All northbound traffic will shift to newly completed northbound lanes 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...

NMDOT Employee Richard Baca Recognized for Over 50 years of Continuous Service

Apr 3, 2024 | Press Release

Longest continuously working employee with a Single Agency 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...