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National Heatstroke Prevention Day, May 1

May 1, 2025 | Press Release

Stop. Look. Lock. SANTA FE – Parents and caregivers are urged to follow the “Stop. Look. Lock.” protocol to prevent hot car deaths. This simple reminder can save lives —always stop, look to check your car, then lock before leaving. If someone sees a child left in a...

National Work Zone Awareness Week April 21 – 25

Apr 17, 2025 | Press Release

“Respect the zone, so we all get home” SANTA FE — Next Monday kicks off National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), an annual tribute to spread roadway work zone safety awareness as road construction projects ramp up with warmer weather. This year’s meaningful...

NMDOT Prepares for Annual Good Friday Pilgrimage to El Santuario de Chimayó

Apr 17, 2025 | Press Release

Motorists Urged to Be Cautious and Watch for Pedestrians SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is actively preparing for the annual Good Friday pilgrimage to El Santuario de Chimayó, a tradition that draws thousands of walkers from across the...

Regional Public Safety Agencies Unite to Ensure Safe Pilgrimage to Santuario de Chimayó

Apr 8, 2025 | Press Release

“Preparedness tips for walkers & guidelines for motorists” SANTA FE, NM – Public safety personnel from across Northern New Mexico are joining forces to support the thousands of pilgrims or “peregrinos” participating in the annual Good Friday Pilgrimage to the...

2025 NMDOT STAR DBE and Small Business Conference

Mar 27, 2025 | STARS

Registration is Open! Register here https://nmdotstar.com/events/ Find new beginnings at the 2025 NMDOT STAR DBE & Small Business Conference April 30 at the Marriott Pyramid North Albuquerque. This year’s conference features: Dynamic Speakers Business &...

NMDOT developing aesthetics masterplan for New Mexico roadways

Mar 13, 2025 | Press Release

Public input for defining our state’s visual identity SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) invites residents to contribute to a visionary Statewide Aesthetics Plan that will shape the visual character of our roadways for generations to come....

High Winds and Travel Advisory Issued for Southwest New Mexico

Mar 12, 2025 | Press Release

Expect Strong Winds and Blowing Dust Travel advisories have been issued for high winds and blowing dust in Southwest New Mexico for Thursday, March 13, and Friday, March 14, 2025. Forecasted wind speeds of 35 to 45 mph with southwest gusts of 65-75 mph are expected....

House committee passes $1.5 billion road funding bill

Feb 20, 2025 | Press Release

SANTA FE – A bipartisan bill authorizing $1.5 billion in transportation bonds cleared its first legislative hurdle today, winning unanimous approval from the House Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements Committee to help address New Mexico’s...

Public Invited to Comment on the Statewide Public Transportation Plan

Feb 17, 2025 | Press Release

Comments accepted through March 3, 2025 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on the Connect New Mexico: Statewide Public Transportation Plan. Connect New Mexico is a long-range plan that identifies opportunities to maintain...

Public Invited to Comment on Projects State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)

Feb 14, 2025 | Press Release

State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) SANTA FE – The public is invited to comment on the NMDOT’s federal fiscal year 2024 – 2029 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Amendment 6. The program serves as the NMDOT’s short-term planning...