MPO Governing Board Regular Meeting - May 13, 2026

The Doña Ana County MPO Governing Board held a regular meeting on May 13, 2026, focusing primarily on transportation project funding and prioritization. The board reviewed and approved project proposals for the 2026 New Mexico Transportation Project Fund, including a $3 million request from the City of Las Cruces for the Engler Road Extension project and two resurfacing projects from the Town of Mesilla totaling approximately $600,000. The board prioritized these projects with McDowell resurfacing as the top priority, followed by Engler Road and Calle de Colón. Additionally, the board approved amendments to the 2024-29 Transportation Improvement Program, including a $100,000 funding addition for the Angler I-25 interchange ramp construction. The meeting also included a presentation on the upcoming Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) for 2027-28, highlighting budget uncertainties due to pending federal transportation legislation. Financial reporting procedures and upcoming planning activities were discussed, with an emphasis on coordination among local jurisdictions and state agencies. No new contracts or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but several capital improvement projects and budget allocations were addressed.