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State Transportation Commission Meeting on July 18 in Tucumcari, NM

Jul 11, 2024 | Press Release

Online viewing and in-person public comment LAS VEGAS – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District Four is hosting a State Transportation Commission (STC) Meeting in Tucumcari on Thursday, July 18, 2024. The meeting begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. at...

State Agencies Partner to Build New Industry Credential Pipeline Program

Jul 9, 2024 | Press Release

Program to help connecting job seekers to career opportunities Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (DWS) and the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) are partnering to support NMDOT’s Industry Credential Pipeline Program that...

US 64 is Open in Both Directions with Temporary Detours in Place

Jul 8, 2024 | Press Release

US 64 is Open in Both Directions with Temporary Detours in Place New Mexico-Arizona State Line Santa Fe, NM – US 64 is now open in both directions near the New Mexico-Arizona state line, temporary detours are in place with 24/7 traffic control. Flooding on June...

New Mexico Department of Transportation Announces New Que Linda Beautification Grant Program

Jul 3, 2024 | Press Release

Up to $200K Per Award Available to Support New Local Programs Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is launching a new grant program to support the development and implementation of local beautification programs. Local governments...

NMDOT and Federal Highway Administration Seeking Public Input on Study for Paseo del Volcan Extension

Jul 3, 2024 | Press Release

ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, is excited to announce the commencement of a vital study for the extension of Paseo del Volcan (PDV). NMDOT seeks public input to promote the...

NMPRC’s Transportation Division to transfer to the New Mexico Department of Transportation on July 1

Jun 28, 2024 | Press Release, Transportation Regulation

The transition affects all functions related to motor carrier, ambulance, and railroad regulation and enforcement SANTA FE – Effective July 1, 2024, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission’s (NMPRC) Transportation Division operations (apart from the Pipeline...

US 64 is Closed in Both Directions Near the New Mexico-Arizona State Line Due to Flooding

Jun 27, 2024 | Press Release

Santa Fe, NM – US 64 is closed in both directions near the New Mexico-Arizona state line due to flooding. Flooding on US 64 in New Mexico completely washed out the roadway, causing a complete closure. The closure will remain in place until further notice...

NMDOT Achieves a 20% Reduction in Vacancies Over the Last Year

Jun 24, 2024 | Press Release

Focuses on Recruitment and Retention, Current Agency Vacancy Rate 15.7% SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is proud to announce a 20% reduction in the vacancies across the agency, as a result of the first year of the targeted...

COMING SOON: PRC Transportation Division Transferring to NMDOT as Transportation Regulation Bureau

May 21, 2024 | Press Release, Transportation Regulation

Effective July 1, 2024 the Public Regulation Commission’s (PRC) Transportation Division operations (with the exception of the Pipeline Safety Bureau) will transfer to the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) The transfer from PRC to NMDOT includes the...

State Law Prohibits Signs in the State Right-of-way

May 16, 2024 | Press Release

No unauthorized signs, posters, banners, or billboards may be placed or maintained on NMDOT right-of-way No unauthorized signs, posters, banners, or billboards may be placed or maintained on NMDOT right-of-way. Any such structures are subject to immediate removal...