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Public UpdatesTransportationDetected May 21, 2026

Councilor Trujillo asked why the Department of Transportation had not approved plans for a lighting project, and the Town Clerk replied that he had reached out to NMDOT but had not yet received a response. This indicates that there is an active or planned roadway or pedestrian lighting project dependent on NMDOT review before it can proceed. Although no new procurement was discussed at this meeting, the project appears to be stalled at the state approval stage, suggesting future work in design refinement, construction, or equipment supply once approval is granted. Vendors in transportation lighting, electrical contracting, and grant/permit navigation should note this as a potential upcoming project once NMDOT clears the plans.

Councilor Trujillo suggested contacting Javier, the NMDOT District 5 representative, to help move th...

Town of KirtlandLighting project awaiting NMDOT plan approval

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Transportation

Where this sits in the buying cycle

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Capital plan & early discussion

Next 1–2 Q

Scoping & vendor outreach window

6–18 mo

RFP / solicitation posted

Later

Award & contract

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