The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has announced the allocation of nearly $47 million in federal funds to support 27 transportation projects across the state. The funding, distributed through four federal programs, will benefit 15 agencies during the 2026 federal fiscal year.
The selected projects cover a range of initiatives, including transit operations, infrastructure upgrades, and the development of multiuse paths and trails in both urban and rural areas. Several projects also focus on Safe Routes to School programs aimed at improving safety for students.
“These programs are critical for Tribal and local public agencies, funding projects from planning through construction and beyond state roadways. They make multimodal safety and quality-of-life improvements possible, particularly in smaller and rural communities where these projects might otherwise never move forward,” said Robin Graham, Active Transportation Program Coordinator.
Funding was awarded under the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Program (CMAQ), Recreational Trails Program (RTP), and Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). More information about CRP and CMAQ can be found on the Research and Climate Bureau website, while details about RTP and TAP are available on the Multimodal Planning and Programs Bureau website.
Projects receiving funds include major trail developments such as Bernalillo County’s Isleta Drain Trail Phase 1 ($4 million) and Los Alamos County’s Cañada del Buey Trail Improvement Project ($4.5 million). Transit initiatives like operating assistance for the New Mexico Rail Runner Express ($9.7 million) were also supported. Other awards include sidewalk reconstruction in Truth or Consequences ($555,937), ADA transition plan implementation by North Central Regional Transit District ($2.3 million), and several Safe Routes to School efforts across multiple school districts.
The total amount awarded is $46,841,251.
