Thank you for your interest in the I-25 Escondida Interchange Alignment Project.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has completed a study of the Interstate 25 (I-25) Interchange at County Road 91 / East Road in Escondida, New Mexico. Using engineering analysis and public input, a preferred improvement alternative has been selected to addresses existing physical deficiencies, upgrade drainage, improve access across the Nogal Arroyo for farm vehicles, school buses, and local traffic, and enhance bicycle and pedestrian facilities.

The preferred alternative includes a tight diamond interchange with updated geometrics and extensions of the east and west frontage roads. The project team is currently developing the design and NMDOT is seeking construction funding.

Public Outreach

A public involvement meeting was held on April 4, 2023 to present existing conditions and some of the improvement alternatives under consideration for the study area. A public outreach period was chosen for Phase B of the project in lieu of hosting a public meeting. Another public outreach period will occur between April 20 and May 18, 2026. 

Please watch the recorded presentation available below under CURRENT PROJECT RESOURCES and kindly share your comments or questions with the project team via phone, email, mail, or the online comment form at the bottom of this web page.

Comments can be submitted via the mailing address, email, or phone number listed below, or by using the comment form at the bottom of this web page.

SWCA Environmental Consultants, c/o Lara Thompson
Attn. Escondida Interchange
7770 Jefferson Street NE, Suite 410
Albuquerque, NM 87109
escondida@swca.com
505-487-7455