New Mexico Department of Transportation

What New Mexico Department of Transportation does

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is a state government agency founded in 1912 and headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is the sole state authority responsible for constructing and maintaining New Mexico's state highway infrastructure, spanning 12,272+ centerline miles and 38,000+ lane miles across six district offices that operate 34 construction crews, 28 construction offices, and 82 maintenance patrol units. NMDOT serves a broad stakeholder base including the traveling public, the commercial trucking industry, electric vehicle owners, local and tribal governments, and bi-national border communities through a multi-modal platform that spans highways, the Rail Runner commuter rail, aviation, transit, and 12 ports of entry.

NMDOT's core products include the NMRoads real-time road-condition monitoring system (web and mobile application), the NM-OPS online permitting system for oversize/overweight commercial vehicle permits and weight-distance accounts, the Statewide Traffic Records System, the Ignition Interlock Program, an emerging EV charging portfolio deployed via the NEVI and CFI federal grant programs, and Intelligent Transportation Systems architecture spanning five metropolitan planning areas (Statewide, Albuquerque, Farmington, Santa Fe, Mesilla Valley). Supporting technical infrastructure includes RFID-based border wait-time measurement at the Santa Teresa International Border Crossing, a Materials Testing Laboratory, a Geotechnical Section, and a Transportation Asset Management Plan aligned to FHWA performance measures.

NMDOT's revenue model is fund-based: the State Road Fund (financed through vehicle registration fees and weight-distance taxes, with a 25% fee increase and 35% tax increase effective July 1, 2026 estimated to generate an additional $70 million) and federal transportation grants — notably $38.3 million in NEVI Formula funding and $63.8 million in CFI Discretionary Grants awarded in 2024. Unlike most state agencies, NMDOT does not receive recurring general fund appropriations. The current construction program has scaled from $250 million to over $2.0 billion, and a 2024 reorganization absorbed the Public Regulation Commission's Transportation Division effective July 1, 2024, expanding NMDOT's regulatory authority over motor carriers, ignition interlock devices, and ambulance standards.

Name

New Mexico Department of Transportation

Legal name

New Mexico Department of Transportation

Website

https://dot.nm.gov

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The New Mexico Department of Transportation is a state agency founded in 1912 that constructs and maintains over 12,272 centerline miles of state highways, deploys EV charging infrastructure via federal grants, and serves New Mexico residents, commercial trucking operators, EV owners, and local and tribal governments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Transportation Services

NAICS

Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (92612), Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (23731)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Transportation, Roads & Public Works Administration (BPAIABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data, Monitoring & Analytics for CV Compliance (Sensors, Imaging, Dashboards, Reporting) (TLAJAKAJ), Commercial Vehicle Roadside Enforcement Support (Disabled Truck Response, Oversize Incident Support) (TLAJAJAJ), Roadside Emergency Communications & Dispatch (Call Boxes, 511 Integration) (TLAJAJAF), Work Zone & Temporary Road Safety Systems (Temporary Barriers, Cones/Drums, Portable VMS, Impact Protection) (TLAJAGAL)

Keywords

• Highway infrastructure management
• Transportation construction services
• Commercial vehicle permitting
• EV charging infrastructure
• State transit operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Fe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. State Road Fund Revenue: NMDOT relies on the State Road Fund for infrastructure investment. Revenue is generated through vehicle registration fees, weight-distance taxes, and other transportation-related fees. Unlike most state agencies, NMDOT doesn't have recurring general fund appropriations.
2. Federal NEVI Formula Funding: Federal funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for electric vehicle charging infrastructure deployment, distributed over five years
3. Federal CFI Discretionary Grants: Competitive federal grants from the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program for EV charging infrastructure projects
4. Motor Carrier Regulation Fees: Revenue from motor carrier regulation including permits, licensing fees for ignition interlock devices, and transportation division transferred functions from PRC
5. Fleet Equipment Disposal: Annual sale of surplus automotive and major road equipment to public entities and at public auction

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is a state government agency that constructs, maintains, and operates the state highway system across 12,272+ centerline miles and 38,000+ lane miles. It administers commercial vehicle permitting (oversize/overweight, weight-distance tax), operates 12 ports of entry for cross-border trade, deploys electric vehicle charging infrastructure through the NEVI and CFI programs, and delivers multimodal transportation services including the Rail Runner commuter rail, park-and-ride, transit, and aviation programs.

Product overview

The New Mexico Department of Transportation operates a comprehensive multi-modal transportation system management platform consisting of multiple integrated services. The core offerings include real-time road condition monitoring via NMRoads, online commercial vehicle permitting through the NM-OPS system, EV charging infrastructure deployment through NEVI and CFI programs, intelligent transportation systems (ITS) for traffic management, and infrastructure design services. Supporting services include six district offices managing highway construction and maintenance, Ports of Entry services for commercial vehicles, aviation and rail divisions, the Rail Runner Express commuter rail, Park & Ride facilities, the Statewide Traffic Records System, Ignition Interlock Program, and International Programs for border transportation coordination. The department serves both individual travelers (road conditions, EV charging, rest areas) and commercial operators (permits, weight-distance taxes, oversize/overweight hauling).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NMRoads
• NMDOT ePermitting
• NM-OPS (New Mexico Operating Permit System)
• Ports of Entry Services
• Rail Runner Express
• Park & Ride Service
• Aviation Division
• Transit Services
• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
• National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI)
• Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI)
• Statewide Traffic Records System
• Ignition Interlock Program
• International Programs
• Infrastructure Design Services
• State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
• Autonomous Vehicle Testing Program
• Active Projects Dashboard

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 5,473 tons of trash collected across New Mexico through #KeepLitterOut and youth campaigns since October 2024
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• EV GatewayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 January 2024NEVI Phase 1 award recipient deploying EV charging station infrastructure in Las Cruces, NM.
• Francis EnergyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 January 2024NEVI Phase 1 award recipient deploying EV charging station infrastructure in Raton, Socorro, Los Lunas, and Truth or Consequences, NM.
• PilotminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 January 2024NEVI Phase 1 award recipient deploying EV charging station infrastructure in Jamestown and Moriarity, NM.
• Red E Charging LLCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 January 2024NEVI Phase 1 award recipient deploying EV charging station infrastructure in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Grants, Maxwell, and Bernalillo, NM.
• SkyChargers LLCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 January 2024NEVI Phase 1 award recipient deploying EV charging station infrastructure in Deming, NM.
• TeslaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 January 2024NEVI Phase 1 award recipient deploying EV charging station infrastructure in Lordsburg, Encino, Gallup, Wagon Mound, Las Vegas, Santa Rosa, and Tucumcari, NM.
• TeraWatt InfrastructureflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2024Competitively selected by NMDOT to design, build, operate, and own two I-10 electric corridor charging centers for medium and heavy-duty commercial EVs as part of the nation's first network of high-powered charging centers for heavy-duty trucks from San Pedro ports to El Paso, Texas.
• U.S.-Mexico Joint Working Committee (JWC) on Transportation PlanningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBinational committee proposing to create a compendium of border-wide regional master plans with comprehensive transportation needs assessment along the US-Mexico border including Land Ports of Entry.
• New Mexico Border AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency collaborating with NMDOT on cross-border transportation infrastructure planning and economic development strategy along New Mexico-Chihuahua international border.
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating with NMDOT on the New Mexico-Chihuahua Border Master Plan study to improve efficiency and effectiveness of cross-border traffic through coordinated planning and project delivery.
• U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency collaborating on cross-border mobility and trade traffic movement through border port of entry facilities.
• Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) - MexicominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMexican federal transportation agency involved in bi-national transportation infrastructure planning and coordination along the US-Mexico border.
• Chihuahua Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Obras Públicas (SCOP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChihuahua state transportation agency collaborating on cross-border transportation planning and infrastructure coordination.
• Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination on State Highway 178 (Artcraft Road) project connecting to New Mexico border crossing infrastructure.
• New Mexico Economic Development DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency collaborating on transportation infrastructure planning that supports economic development in border regions.
• Public Regulation Commission (PRC) - Transportation DivisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFollowing Laws 2023 Chapter 100 transfer, NMDOT assumed statutory responsibilities of PRC transportation division effective July 1, 2024; collaborated on rulemaking updates for motor carrier regulation including Rules 18.3.1 through 18.3.15 NMAC.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Colorado Department of Transportation: Regional state DOT operating in the same Mountain West corridor as NMDOT, with similar ITS deployment, NEVI Formula funding distribution, and rural maintenance challenges across large geographic areas.
• Nevada Department of Transportation: Direct state DOT peer managing large rural highway networks, I-15/I-10 freight corridors, NEVI EV charging deployment, and weigh station/commercial vehicle enforcement operations comparable to NMDOT's 12 ports of entry.
• Oklahoma Department of Transportation: State DOT peer with weight-distance tax structure, rural highway maintenance mandate, and comparable scale of federal funding deployment. Direct comparable in revenue model and infrastructure footprint.
• Texas Department of Transportation: Largest state DOT in the US, sharing the I-10 corridor and State Highway 178 coordination with NMDOT. Direct comparable as a state transportation infrastructure operator with similar highway construction, EV corridor deployment, and border crossing management responsibilities.
• Arizona Department of Transportation: Neighboring state DOT with comparable I-10/I-25 EV corridor deployment, weight-distance tax structure, and long-haul trucking regulation. Closely comparable in operating model and federal NEVI/CFI grant deployment scope.
• Utah Department of Transportation: Innovative state DOT with similar CMGC project delivery adoption, AV/CV testing programs, and large rural geographic coverage. Closely comparable in construction program scale and technology-forward operational approach.

Broad incumbents

• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans): Largest US state DOT with broader multimodal portfolio including extensive rail, transit, and managed lanes. Comparable as a state transportation operator with active NEVI/CFI deployment and ITS architecture investments.

Others

• Federal Highway Administration: Federal counterpart and primary funding partner for NMDOT through the IIJA, NEVI, and CFI programs. Not a competitor but sets performance measures, approves NEVI plans, and oversees CMGC procurement rules that govern NMDOT operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC13egmCZryjtlQQjHLQVUSw
• Facebookfacebook.com/NMDOT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-mexico-department-of-transportation
• Instagraminstagram.com/newmexicodot

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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