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NCRTD Opens Upgraded Bus Stops In Velarde And Alcalde, Completes Accessibility Improvements In Santa Clara Pueblo

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NCRTD News:

RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, NM — The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Blue Bus will open four newly reconstructed bus stops in Velarde and Alcalde on Monday, June 29, following the completion of safety, comfort, and accessibility improvements designed to better serve riders throughout the region.

The upgraded stops, located along NM-68, were reconstructed to improve accessibility for riders of all abilities. Enhancements include bus pull offs, level boarding areas, bus shelters, seating, waste receptacles and lighting that provide a safer, more comfortable waiting Read More

Upcoming Lane Closures On I-25 Near St. Francis Drive

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NMDOT News:

SANTE FE – As part of the upgrades on I-25 from NM 14/Cerrillos Road to US 285/El Dorado, lane closures are expected to take place beginning June 29 for guardrail installation.

There will be three closures northbound near the St. Francis exit, and one southbound in the same location. Each closure is expected to last no longer than 46 hours.

Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 29, the on-ramp from Old Pecos Trail to northbound I-25 will be closed. It will be reopened by 7 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30.

Beginning 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, the on-ramp from St. Francis Drive to northbound I-25 will Read More

Posts From The Road: Big Rocks Park In Glen Rose, Texas

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Rocks and River: A view of the Paluxy River seen from the rock field at the Big Rocks Park in Glen Rose, Tex. The water level is controlled by small levees or spillways seen in the center of the photo. The water level at the park is generally shallow, which allows for easy wading or relaxation on hot Texas days. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

View Through the Rocks: Two boulders at Big Rocks Park lean on each other above the rocky shore of the Paluxy River forming a window. A view through the window shows visitors enjoying time in the cool waters of the river on a sunny weekday afternoon. Photo by Read More

NMDOT: Roadway Rehabilitation Project On US 64/84 In Tierra Amarilla Phase 2 To Start July 8

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NMDOT News:

TIERRA AMARILLA — Travelers in the Tierra Amarilla area may experience traffic delays as a roadway rehabilitation project on US 64/84 is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, July 8.

The project will span from milepost 171, just south of Brazos, to milepost 175.1, at the US 64/84 split, and is expected to take 10 days to complete, weather permitting.

The project will include the application of a micro seal solution to the roadway, followed by final striping. This structural pavement treatment will extend roadway life and improve safety for motorists.

Construction will take place 7 a.m. Read More

Upcoming Lane Closures On I-25 Near St. Francis Drive

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NMDOT News:

SANTE FE — As part of the upgrades on I-25 from NM 14/Cerrillos Road to US 285/El Dorado, lane closures are expected to take place beginning June 25 for guardrail installation.

There will be two closures northbound near the St. Francis exit, and one southbound in the same location. Each closure is expected to last no longer than 46 hours. 

Beginning 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, the on-ramp from Old Pecos Trail to northbound I-25 will be closed. It will be reopened by 7 a.m. on Saturday June 27.

Beginning 9 a.m. on Monday, June 29, the on-ramp from St. Francis Drive to northbound I-25 will be Read More

NM 554 El Rito Bridge Replacement Project Public Meeting June 25

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) invites you to attend the second public meeting regarding the NM 554 El Rito Bridge Replacement Project in El Rito, NM.

The existing bridge is being replaced to improve safety, maintain access, and meet current engineering standards.

Attend the meeting to:

  • Receive key updates on the project and planned bridge improvements
  • Learn more about cultural and natural resource considerations
  • Ask questions and share your input with the project team

Meeting Details:

  • Thursday, June 25, 2026
  • 6–7:30 p.m.
  • Alumni Hall, El Rito Northern
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Posts From The Road: Two Lanes & A Tank Of Fuel

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View From the Pass: Dead Indian Pass is the highest point on the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway in Wyoming. Shown is a view of the road as it twists and turns as it drops in elevation when leaving the pass to the north. The pass is 8,071 feet in elevation and offers spectacular views of the Absaroka Mountains and beyond from the scenic viewpoint. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Coastal Landscape: A view of the coastline, Highway 1, and the iconic Bixby Bridge is seen from a scenic viewpoint about a dozen miles south of Carmel, Calif. and a short distance north of the bridge. The late afternoon sunlight Read More

Rehabilitation Project On US 64 In Taos To Begin June 23

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NMDOT News:

TAOS — Travelers in the Taos/El Prado area may experience traffic delays as a roadway rehabilitation project on US 64 is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, June 23.

The project will span from milepost 253.1 (Hail Creek Rd.) to milepost 253.7 (Camino de la Placitas) and is expected to take seven working days to complete, weather permitting. This structural pavement treatment involves removing the current asphalt layer and replacing it with new pavement to improve road conditions and extend roadway life.

Construction will take place Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. During Read More

UPDATE: NM 4 Closed Truck Route Has Reopened

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Traffic Alert:

UPDATE: LOS ALAMOS COUNTY NM 4 Road closure has ended. Please drive safely.

Due to a motor vehicle accident on N.M. 4, the Los Alamos Police Department has closed the road between East Jemez Road (Truck Route) and Rover Boulevard.

Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route.

The closure is anticipated to last two hours. A follow-up message will be published when the road has been re-opened.

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NMDOT On Rio Grande Gorge Rest Area Improvements

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NMDOT News:

TAOS — The Rio Grande Gorge Rest Area will be closed on June 17 and June 18 to finish the parking lot preservation work.

The contractor will be striping the parking lot that was recently fog sealed.

The contractor is American Road Maintenance Inc.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation is committed to the safety of the traveling public and appreciates your cooperation during this work.

For the latest road information visit: The New Mexico Department of Transportation at www.nmroads.com or call 511. Read More