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The New Mexico Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, is conducting a combined Phase I-A and Phase I-B, evaluation of alternatives for US Highway 64 (US 64) mileposts 160.70 to 161.70 and NM Highway 17 (NM 17) mileposts 0.00 to 1.75 within the Village of Chama, New Mexico.

How to Participate

The New Mexico Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, is hosting an in-person public meeting for the US 64/NM 17 Chama Alignment Study within the Village of Chama in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. The purpose of this meeting is to go over the alternatives considered, review the Study Team's recommendations, and to receive your input.  Meeting details are below:

When:    Thursday, March 28, 2024 | 6:00 P.M. (MST)

Where:    Village of Chama City Hall

                1512b NM 17

                Chama, NM 87520

Project Purpose and Need

The Purpose of this Alignment Study is to address physical roadway deficiencies and improve drainage, safety and mobility for all modes while accommodating economic development.

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The Need for improvements is based on poor pavement conditions, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) deficiencies, intermittent pedestrian facilities, lack of bicycle accessibility and safety, frequent uncontrolled highway access, poor intersection and driveway geometry, undefined roadside parking, poor roadside and crossing drainage issues and roadside safety.

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