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Rattlesnake Rest Area $20M reconstruction project kicks off

Jan 6, 2025 | Press Release

Construction Starts, January 6 Santa Fe, NM – New Mexico Department of Transportation, in collaboration with Weil Construction, Inc. will begin construction on a $20M investment project at the Rattlesnake Rest Area, located on Interstate 40 (eastbound and westbound),...

Name a snowplow voting is now live

Jan 2, 2025 | Press Release

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) launched the snowplow naming contest for its second year, and now we’re inviting New Mexicans to vote on their favorite names. Voting is open and will continue through Friday, January 10, 2025, at noon. To...

NMDOT launches new electronic permitting system

Dec 16, 2024 | Press Release

SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is pleased to announce the launch of a new electronic permitting system, NMDOT Permitting. This system is designed to transform the permitting process, offering applicants a streamlined,...

It’s BACK! NMDOT’s Name a Snowplow Contest is live

Dec 12, 2024 | Press Release

SANTA FE – Get ready New Mexico. The Name a Snowplow Contest is back for its second year, and we’re inviting New Mexicans to unleash their creativity and submit their best snowplow names. The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is thrilled to offer...

NMDOT presents $1.3 billion FY 2026 budget 

Dec 11, 2024 | Press Release

Investment in sustainable infrastructure growth SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is presenting their final FY26 budget request to the Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) on Dec. 11, 2024. NMDOT receives funding from two main funding...

NMDOT Awarded Three Federal Grants Totaling $62M

Dec 5, 2024 | Press Release

Grants to Support Freight Efficiency, Carbon Reduction Improvements Program, and Asset Data Infrastructure SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) was recently awarded three federal grants totaling $62 million. The funding will support safety...