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About the Department

Multimodal transportation choices invigorate the economy and connect people in small towns and cities and facilitate transportation of goods and people to other states and nations. NMDOT focuses on the following modes of travel: transit, rail, aviation and highways. We've strengthened our commitment to traffic safety, environmental excellence, and complete planning, design and engineering services.

Latest News

Advanced U-turns are opening on Interstate 25, and we want YOU to help name them!
6/16/2026
The New Mexico Department of Transportation is inviting public submissions to name new Advanced U-Turns (AUTs) being installed on Interstate 25 at Comanche Road and Montgomery Boulevard interchanges. These traffic features allow drivers to safely make a U-turn before reaching the main intersection, helping reduce delays, improve signal efficiency, and keep traffic moving more smoothly....
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State sells first $220 million in transportation bonds
6/11/2026
SANTA FE – New Mexico's historic $1.5 billion transportation bonding program is officially underway with the first $220 million bond sale closing June 30, launching major infrastructure investments across the state....
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New Mexico Sees Major Improvement in Pedestrian Safety, Dropping From No. 1 to No. 9 in National Fatality Ranking
6/11/2026
Santa Fe – New Mexico's per‑capita pedestrian fatality ranking dropped from No. 1 to No. 9 in 2025, marking the state's first time out of the top five since 2016. According to the 2025 Governors Highway Safety...
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Travel Information
Recreation,Transportation • Department of Transportation
Learn more about traveling in New Mexico.
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Road Conditions
Transportation • Department of Transportation
See the latest road conditions in New Mexico.
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Business Support
Transportation • Department of Transportation
The Office of Business Support provides core support services throughout the agency to meet the demands of a vast New Mexico transportation system that includes both highways and public transportation. Our goal is to be responsible stewards to our customers whose tax dollars support their transportation requirements.
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Projects and Traffic Safety
Public Safety,Transportation • Department of Transportation
The development of transportation projects is a multi-phased, multi-year process that involves a significant commitment of technical and financial resources. Project development involves six major phases including (1) long-range planning, (2) prioritization and programming, (3) study scoping and conceptual design (4) preliminary and final design, (5) construction, and (6) maintenance and performance monitoring.
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Careers with NMDOT
• Department of Transportation
NMDOT needs you! Many different careers all around the state are available with good salaries, health benefits, retirement, job training and advancement. See what jobs are available today!
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Internships with NMDOT
• Department of Transportation
Internships involve students working in professional settings under the supervision and guidance of practicing professionals. Depending on the school program in which they are enrolled, student interns may be eligible to receive academic credit for performing the internship.
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Active Projects
• Department of Transportation
The NMDOT works on hundreds of projects across the state. The interactive mapping application below contains information about projects that are in various stages of development, including the study scoping, design, and construction phases. By selecting a project in the directory or by location on the map, you can learn more details about a project underway in your community.
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Public Involvement Portal
• Department of Transportation
What is meaningful public involvement? Why is it important? How do we build capacity for it? The purpose of the Public Involvement Portal is to provide resources for practitioners working on transportation plans, projects, and programs to develop outreach strategies and effectively engage a broad representation of community members.
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