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KOAT
Jan. 16, 2026
New Mexico's gas tax among lowest in nation with decades-long resistance to hike
Santa Fe New Mexican
Nov. 23, 2025
State should move quickly to fund roads long term
Santa Fe New Mexican
Nov. 22, 2025
As New Mexico's roads deteriorate, agency urges major investment
Santa Fe New Mexican
Nov. 22, 2025
New Mexico transportation chief says his agency needs recurring budget to fix state's run-down roads
Santa Fe New Mexican
Nov. 4, 2025
New taxes or fees needed for billions in unfunded road projects, NMDOT says
Source NM
Aug. 22, 2025
Contractors warn road funding shortfall could cost 61,000 jobs in New Mexico
Albuquerque Journal
Sept. 25, 2025
NMDOT will pause new projects after legislators failed to award funds
New Mexico Political Report
Jun. 6, 2025
Trump tariffs could reduce NM imports by 11%, transportation economist says
Source NM
Jun. 5, 2025
Roads must be a focus in January
Santa Fe New Mexican
Dec. 7, 2025
Report: New Mexico's deficient roads cost Santa Fe drivers over $2,100 a year
Santa Fe New Mexican
Jan. 16, 2026
As lawmakers ready to move quickly on bonding bill, report finds NM road deficiencies have high cost
Albuquerque Journal
Jan. 16, 2026
Report finds New Mexico road conditions cost drivers a combined $3.3 billion annually
KRQE
Jan. 16, 2026
Legislators plan to focus on transportation
Silver City Daily Press
Jan. 16, 2026
Better roads and highways? A sign of good governance
Santa Fe New Mexican
Jan. 19, 2026
Committee advances $1.5B road bonding package to boost funds for New Mexico highways
Santa Fe New Mexican
Jan. 22, 2026
Senate approves road funding, medical compact bill to wrap up busy first week of session
Albuquerque Journal
Jan. 23, 2026
Senate passes three big bills, handing governor early win in session's first week
Santa Fe New Mexican
Jan. 23, 2026
