AND THE WINNERS ARE! The NMDOT is beyond excited to announce the winning names voted on by the public for our first ever snowplow naming contest!
New Mexicans did not disappoint with 23,261 votes cast! THANK YOU for voting in this fun campaign! #NMDOTcares #nmdot #nameasnowplow
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The official Twitter profile for the New Mexico Department of Transportation. Please follow @NMRoads511 for up-to-date traffic and road condition information.
- N.M. 240 outside of Taos. The road is closed due to flooding after very heavy rains–water is almost 4 feet deep in some spots of the road. Photography by the Joseph Mondragon, Supervisor for the Taos Patrol. #TurnAroundDon'tDrown #DistrictFive
- An I-40 Channel in Albuquerque flooding after a huge rain storm. Be safe and stay clear of any flooded areas. #NMDOTcares #District3
- A #zippermerge is a more efficient way for traffic to proceed towards a construction zone. It keeps traffic flowing and reduces bottlenecks. Visit zippermergenm.com for more info.
00:00 - In the remembrance of Officer Darian Jarrott, the draping of the American Flag in Lordsburg, NM. #NMDOTcares
- First snow of the season in northern New Mexico! Difficult driving conditions are reported 25 miles west of Tres Piedras. Roads are snow packed and icy. Crews are salting and sanding. Please use caution and check NMroads or call 511 for the latest road conditions. #NMDOTcares
- State police officer and NMDOT worker help save grandmother and two children from burning car. #NMDOTcares #SavingLives
- Icy and slick road conditions exist through out the state. I 25 and 599 intersection.. take it slow New Mexico!! #NMDOTcares #nmdot #nmwx
00:00 - WARNING! San Augustine Pass on US 70 is CLOSED. Detours are on US 54 and US 380. Overnight storms in southern New Mexico caused flooding and mud slides on various roadways. Use caution. Do not drive around barricades. Crews are clearing the roadway. #NMDOTcares #FloodingSafety
- ROAD ADVISORY Severe Driving Conditions in Las Cruces US 70 at milepost 160 (Organ Pass). Please drive with caution, reduce speed. The road is now open. The NMDOT is out plowing and will continue to monitor roadways. Updates as conditions change. #NMDOTcares
- Northbound I-25 is backed up at the Big-I. NMDOT crews are aware of back-ups and are making their way to the trouble areas at I-25 and I-40 in Albuquerque. #NMDOTcares
- There is heavy flooding on Interstate 10, around milepost 68, west of Deming. Use caution in the area as water is running over the interstate and leaving behind debris. NMDOT is clearing roadway at this time. #NMDOTcares
- When riding on bicycle paths please remember to share the paths and show courtesy to other path users at all times. Use the right side of the path except when otherwise designated. Always pass on the left. #NMDOTcares #NationalBikeMonth #RideSafe




























