Let’s Talk New Mexico, 10/24 8a: There seems to be never-ending road construction around our state. The New Mexico Department of Transportation has a map online showing dozens of ongoing projects and more in planning phases. Counties and cities also have their own websites to highlight these kinds of projects for their residents. Further, during construction signs along Interstate 25 up and down La Bajada near Santa Fe highlighted federal funding and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s dedication to the industry and the economic boon the projects create.
On the next Let’s Talk New Mexico, we’ll discuss road construction, from funding to planning, and how we can best deal with the associated traffic.
Have you missed something important because of construction delays? How could the burden of construction be eased on motorists? Would you choose roadway expansion over more robust public transportation? Are the traffic and delays now worth the nicer roads we’ll have in the future? Share your experiences or ideas by emailing letstalk@kunm.org, leaving a voice message by clicking the link below, or by calling in live at 505-277-5866 Thursday morning from 8 to 9 am.
Guests:
- Rhonda Lopez, Director, Program Management, New Mexico Department of Transportation
- Oliver Sale, Roadway Improvement Division, Strong Towns ABQ
- Ricky Serna, Secretary, New Mexico Department of Transportation
- Regina Wheeler, Director, Santa Fe Public Works Department
Related reading:
"Roadwork at every turn," Taos News
"Concerned raised over Rail Runner’s carbon emissions," KRQE-TV
"Local voters to weigh in on big bond questions this fall," Santa Fe New Mexican
"Metropolitan Transportation Plan (March 2020)," Mid‐Region Metropolitan Planning Organization
