New MexicoBill would set aside $350 million to widen Highway 180
The proposal would give New Mexico’s transportation department $350 million for work to widen Highway 180 between Bayard and Deming.
What it does
The proposal would set aside $350 million for the Department of Transportation to widen Highway 180 between Bayard and Deming. The money could also match federal or other state funds.
Argument forThe proposed funding could help widen Highway 180 and match federal or other state funds for the project.
Argument againstSetting aside $350 million for this project could leave less general fund money available for other state needs.
More detail
The proposal would set aside $350 million from the general fund for the Department of Transportation. The project would widen Highway 180 from two lanes to four between Bayard and Deming. The money would pay for land acquisition, planning, design, construction, and matching federal or other state funds. The department could spend the money in fiscal years 2026 through 2029. Any amount left at the end of fiscal year 2029 would return to the general fund.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 24action postponed indefinitelyLatest
- Feb 17DO PASS committee report adoptedMinor
- Feb 3Sent to House Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements Committee & House Appropriations & Finance CommitteeIntroduced
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