Awards
New Mexico DOT Named ENR Southwest Owner of the Year
Crews complete one of the last major deck pours for the $268 million I-25 Improved project between Montgomery Blvd. and Comanche Rd. in Albuquerque, N.M.
ENR has selected the New Mexico Dept. of Transportation as the 2026 Owner of the Year for the Southwest, which includes Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada. This annual award is given to an entity making a big impact on the regional construction industry. NMDOT has several high-profile, innovative projects underway, including its largest construction project in recent history, the $268 million I-25 improvements from Montgomery Blvd. to Comanche Rd. in Albuquerque. Design and construction are happening simultaneously, enabling NMDOT and contractor AUI Inc. to incorporate the most innovative and current construction solutions in a cost- and time-effective manner.
NMDOT has also finalized the 2026 State Rail Plan, outlining $283.1 million in prioritized rail investments over the next four years and establishing a long-term vision for rail modernization through 2045. The plan positions rail as a key driver of economic growth, freight mobility, passenger connectivity and public safety. A profile of NMDOT will appear in the April 27 issue of ENR Mountain States & Southwest. One of ENR's five regional editions, Mountain States & Southwest coverage includes news about projects, companies and people across Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming.
