RTPO New Mexico
Regional Transportation Planning Organizations of New Mexico (rtponm.org)
NORTHERN PUEBLOS
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION
NMDOT contracts with NCNMEDD to manage RTPOs that deliver a local prioritization of transportation related projects through respective planners who manage the Northern Pueblos Regional Transportation Planning Organization (NPRTPO). A forum for communication and discussion on transportation related, policies, issues, and training opportunities. A network for technical assistance on transportation related funding sources and cycles. NMDOT supports NCNMEDD in administering a collaborative regional planning process among the NPRTPO member communities. NMDOT contracts with NCNMEDD for Santa Fe County, Rio Arriba County, Los Alamos County, Taos County and all the municipalities in those counties, plus the Tribal Governments of Jicarilla Apache Nation, Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, Nambe Pueblo, Picuris Pueblo, Pojoaque Pueblo, San Ildefonso Pueblo, Santa Clara Pueblo and Taos Pueblo.
For an overview of the RTPO functions, you can review the RTPO 101 presentation.
For planning and consideration: South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (SCCASC) Climate Projections.
The NMDOT Quick Build has been released! It can be found here.
If you are interested in applying for a Federal Eligible project, please review this section for documents and compliance.
MEETINGS:
NPRTPO meetings take place on the first Wednesday of the month, in person and online via Zoom and/or telephone, at 10 AM. We are utilizing the New Mexico Attorney General's guidance to conduct this regular meeting. Please see the meeting tab for additional information.
Governing Documents
NPRTPO Open Meetings Act Res 2024-001
NPRTPO Open Meetings Act Res 2025-001
NCNMEDD NPRTPO Title VI Plan 2024
NPRTPO FFY 2024-06 Regional Work Program
NPRTPO Public Participation Plan (2023)
Current (and past) audits for NCNMEDD may be found on the State Auditor's Website
Regional Plans and Reports
We are in the process of updating our Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and are asking for public input to
-
Identify our region's goals, opportunities, and transportation conditions for our long-range plan.
-
Inform the rating and ranking of state and local project lists.
-
Designate new funding and investment opportunities.
NPRTPO Regional Transportation Plan - Approved July 12, 2023
NPRTPO Annual Expenditure and Performance Report 2024 (APER)
NPRTPO Resources
Dynamic NM Roadway Bicycle Guideline Map and Static PDF
New Mexico Scenic Byways and Scenic Byways Map PDF
Project Prioritization
NPRTPO TRANSIT PROJECTS RANKING, 2024
NPRTPO Regional Transportation Improvement Program Recommendations (RTIPR): FY 2026
NPRTPO Regional Transportation Improvement Program FY27
Federal Project Applications and Federal Compliance
PFF/PPF Slideshow Presentation
Level of Effort Form (Environment)
NMDOT D-5 ADA Title VI Compliance 12/2019
ADA Transition Plan 50+ Employees
LINK BELOW TO ADA POLICY GUIDANCE:
https://www.ada.gov/pcatoolkit/chap2toolkit.htm
Certification Exemption Letter SAMPLE
TRANSIT AND RAIL
FY27 TRANSIT PRESENTATIONS
FY27 TPF PROJECT PRESENTATIONS
Espanola
Northern Pueblos RTPO Contact Information
NPRTPO Chair: Vernon Lujan, Taos Pueblo, vlujan@taospueblo.com
NPRTPO Vice-Chair: Elijah Mares, emares@espanolanm.gov
NCNMEDD Transportation Planner: Patrick Million, patrickm@ncnmedd.com
Cell Phone (505) 356-9694
NCNMEDD Transportation Planner: Aidan Beining, aidanb@ncnmedd.com
Cell Phone (505) 690-2980
NMDOT Planning Liaison:
NMDOT Tribal Liaison: Angelica Trujillo, NMDOT AngelicaN.Trujillo@dot.nm.gov
NMDOT District 5 Engineer: Rhonda Lopez NMDOT rhonda.lopez@dot.nm.gov
Assistant District 5 Engineer: Javier Martinez, NMDOT Javier.Martinez@dot.nm.gov
Technical Support Engineer D5:, Sean Brady, NMDOT, Sean.Brady@dot.nm.gov