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NMDOT announces Land of Enchantment Young Ambassadors

Nov 7, 2025 | Press Release, Que Linda

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Office of the Governor, has named 14 high school students as the 2025–2026 Land of Enchantment Young Ambassadors, a new statewide leadership program focused on preventing litter and...

First cohort of Industry Credential Pipeline Program graduates sign with NMDOT

Nov 4, 2025 | Press Release

SANTA FE – Ten new graduates signed with the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) upon completing the first Industry Credential Pipeline Program, a workforce partnership between NMDOT, the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS), and in...

Halloween safety tips for New Mexico drivers, pedestrians

Oct 31, 2025 | Press Release

SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) officials are urging extra caution this Halloween as children face two times the risk of being struck and killed by vehicles compared to other days, particularly concerning in a state that leads the nation in...

NMDOT and Greyhound partner to expand bus operations

Oct 10, 2025 | Press Release

Ribbon cutting event on Oct. 17 in Farmington SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and Greyhound, a Flix North America brand and the nation’s largest provider of intercity bus transportation, announce the launch of new intercity bus services...

$6.18 Million Highway Safety Improvement Project on US 54 Completed

Oct 1, 2025 | Press Release

Improvements include intersection lighting OTERO COUNTY – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the $6.18 million highway safety improvement project on US 54 from approximately milepost 2 to milepost 6...

NMDOT launches Big I study to improve safety and traffic flow

Sep 30, 2025 | Press Release

ALBUQUERQUE – A study has been launched by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) to address traffic congestion and safety concerns at the I-25/I-40 interchange, known as the “Big I.” The Big I is one of the busiest interchanges in New Mexico, connecting...

I-25 Construction and Balloon Fiesta

Sep 30, 2025 | Press Release

Increased traffic expected during International Balloon Fiesta ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) would like to remind all motorists there will be increased traffic volumes throughout the city during the 2025 Albuquerque...

NMDOT hosts free car seat safety checks

Sep 24, 2025 | Child Passenger Safety, Press Release

Statewide events on Sept. 27 as part of National Child Passenger Safety Week SANTA FE — Free car seat safety checks will be available statewide on Saturday, Sept. 27, in recognition of National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week. The New Mexico Department of...

NMDOT receives national award for excellence on Route 66

Sep 22, 2025 | Press Release

Santa Fe — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) received the 2025 Perpetual Pavement Award from the Asphalt Pavement Alliance, recognizing exceptional long-term performance and preservation of a historic section of New Mexico Route 6, part of the...

NMDOT Statement on closure of Taos Gorge Bridge to Pedestrian Traffic

Sep 22, 2025 | Press Release

Suicide is a devastating issue, and we reaffirm our commitment to doing all we can to prevent such tragedies. The New Mexico Department of Transportation extends its heartfelt condolences to the families affected by recent events. At the request of the Taos County...