01/05/21 - Bridge Improvements Coming to U.S. 54/70 in Alamogordo
ALAMGORDO – The New Mexico Department of Transportation District Two will make repairs and upgrades to the bridges along U.S. 54/70 in Alamogordo.
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11/18/20 - Public Invited to Comment on Future Projects State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
Santa Fe – The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) is required under federal legislation and contains projects located on federal and state highways (roads with I, U.S. or N.M. designations).
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11/06/20 - White Sands Boulevard and Indian Wells Road Intersection Improvements Coming to Alamogordo
Alamogordo, NM – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District Two will begin a project to improve the intersection at White Sands Boulevard and Indian Well Road in Alamogordo this winter.
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08/17/20 - On-line Public Information Meeting to Discuss U.S. 285 and N.M. 31 Proposed Intersection Improvement Study
CARLSBAD – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Eddy County are hosting a public information meeting to provide an update on the U.S. 285 and N.M. 31 proposed intersection improvement study. Members of the public are invited to attend the public information meeting, view the location study presentation, ask questions and provide feedback. Due to the COVID-19 health emergency, the public meeting will be held on-line.
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08/11/20 - N.M. 128 Emergency Railroad Crossing Repair Work in Jal
JAL – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District Two, in partnership with Texas & New Mexico Railway (TXN) will begin repair work on the N.M. 128 railroad crossing in Jal on Wednesday, August 12th.
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08/10/20 - NMDOT District Two Looking to Hire in Southeastern New Mexico
ROSWELL – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District Two is looking to fill essential worker positions in maintenance, construction, engineering, and business support in Southeastern New Mexico.
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08/06/20 - Pavement Improvements Coming to U.S. 70 in Otero County
ALAMOGORDO – The NewMexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District Two will improve pavement on the U.S. 70 corridor in Otero County. The project includes pavement preservation from mile marker 212 to mile marker 213 near Alamogordo.
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08/06/20 - Pavement Improvement Work on U.S. 82 in Chaves County
MAYHILL – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District Two will begin a pavement improvement project this August on U.S. 82 from the Chaves County line to mile marker 53. The project includes ten miles of pavement preservation work along the U.S. 82 corridor in Chaves County. Work is expected to be complete this fall, weather permitting.
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08/03/20 - On-line Public Information Meeting to Discuss U.S. 285 and N.M. 31 Proposed Intersection Improvement Study
CARLSBAD – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Eddy County are hosting a public information meeting to provide an update on the U.S. 285 and N.M. 31 proposed intersection improvement study. Members of the public are invited to attend the public information meeting, view the location study presentation, ask questions and provide feedback. Due to the COVID-19 health emergency, the public meeting will be held on-line.
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07/06/20 - New Mexico travel restrictions in effect
SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico is under a mandatory health advisory issued by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Anyone crossing a border into the state must adhere to the New Mexico public health travel restrictions as outlined in Executive Order 2020-054, seen here, until further notice. Be aware: Businesses and law enforcement agencies are strictly enforcing the following restrictions for in and out of state travelers. Below you will find some frequently asked questions and answers.
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07/02/20 - Improvement project on U.S. 285 begins this summer
LOVING – A four phase project to rebuild portions of U.S. 285 in Eddy County will begin August 3rd. The first two phases will take place between mile markers 0 to 7 and 16 to 18 along the U.S. 285 corridor for nearly $56 million.
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06/26/20 - Summer 2020 ENDWI
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has launched a new anti-drunk driving campaign for summer. As New Mexicans are emerging responsibly from stay-at-home orders, NMDOT reminds us to also be responsible when behind the wheel.
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06/26/20 - Safety Improvements Coming to U.S. 82 Tunnel
CLOUDCROFT – The New Mexico Department of Transportation District Two will add reflective paint and reflective tabs inside the U.S. 82 tunnel near Cloudcroft to improve safety.
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05/22/20 - NMDOT hiring temporary workers in Southeast New Mexico
ROSWELL – The health crisis brought on by COVID-19 has resulted in the loss of many jobs. The New Mexico Department of Transportation wants to provide financial stability and an opportunity for leadership during this difficult time.
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04/21/20 - Pavement Improvement Sign replacement work begins on Sunspot Highway (N.M. 6563) near Cloudcrofts Coming to Grand Avenue (U.S. 60) in Clovis
CLOUDCROFT – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will begin replacing aging signs and installing new specialty signs on the Sunspot highway (N.M. 6563) this month. The sign replacement project will take place on N.M. 6563 from mile marker 0 to mile marker 15 near the Sunspot Solar Observatory in Otero County. All work on this $123,000 investment is scheduled to be completed by late summer 2020.
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Archive
- - Work Zone Safety Awareness Week April 20-24th Chaves, Eddy, Lea, Lincoln, Otero, De Baca, Roosevelt, Curry, Torrance & Guadalupe Counties
- - Pavement Improvements Coming to Grand Avenue (U.S. 60) in Clovis
- - N.M. 2 dedicated as “Mike Smith Highway”
- - NMDOT supports governor’s order to shutdown access to Gallup by providing detailed traffic control plan
- - Authorization to Allow Food Truck Service at Interstate Rest Areas During COVID-19 National Health Emergency
- - NMDOT and the Archdiocese of Santa Fe discourage Good Friday Pilgrimages
- - NMDOT discourages shopping in groups
- - NMDOT supports travel restrictions on Pueblos and Reservations
- - PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice of Meeting Cancelation
- - NMDOT provides $1M to expand transit to New Mexicans in need
- - Bridge work begins on N.M. 108 in Curry County
- - Pedestrian Improvements and Bridge work coming to Artesia
- - NMDOT and Safer New Mexico Now host Child Safety Seat Fitting Station in Hobbs
- - NMDOT and Safer New Mexico Now host Child Safety Seat Fitting Station in Carlsbad
- - NMDOT District 2 Celebrates Completion of U.S. 54/70 Corridor Improvements between Tularosa and Alamogordo in Otero County
- - Lincoln County residents invited to a public meeting regarding raised medians through the Town of Lincoln, Tuesday, November 5th
- - “Take a Ride on Us” Halloween Event
- - National Teen Driver Safety Week Oct. 20-27, 2019
- - Teens Witness DWI Court in School
- - NMDOT Announces New Safety Corridor on N.M. 128
- - Successful Car Seat Clinic Honors a Young Boy’s Life
- - Giant Lab rotor traveling through New Mexico
- - N.M. 128 acceleration/deceleration lane permit work starts this month in Lea County
- - State Transportation Commission Meeting in Jal Opportunity for Public Comment
- - Improvements are coming to the intersection of White Sands Boulevard and Indian Wells Road NMDOT is hosting a public meeting for community input
- - Special car seat clinic to be held in southeast New Mexico
- - NMDOT Supports Walk and Roll to School Day 2019
- - N.M. 532 (Ski Run Road) Safety Improvement Project Begins in Lincoln County Road Will Remain Open During Safety Improvement Work
- - U.S. 82 Tunnel Safety Inspection Scheduled for October 1st Otero County
- - ADA Pedestrian Improvements Scheduled to Begin In Lovington
- - NMDOT’s Aviation Division Joins the Experimental Aircraft Association for Land of Enchantment Fly-In
- - Today’s Learning, Tomorrow’s Leaders: NMDOT Aviation Division Participates in STEM Activities Steered Toward Transportation
- - NMDOT Promotes Traffic Safety at State Fair, Law Enforcement Day
- - NMDOT Sponsors Statewide Child Safety Seat Clinicv
- - NMDOT Aviation Division Encourages Future Aviators