List of New Mexico State Roads shorter than one mile
Encyclopedia
There are 22 state roads
that are shorter than 1 miles (1.6 km) long in the U.S. state
of New Mexico
and are maintained by the New Mexico Department of Transportation
. The shortest, State Road 446, is a quarter-mile (402 m) long and serves to connect Valmora to State Road 97. State Road 597, the second shortest highway, links U.S. Route 160
to the Four Corners Monument
, a tourist destination in the Navajo Nation
where the states of Utah
, Arizona
, New Mexico, and Colorado
meet. In comparison, the longest state road in New Mexico is State Road 120
, 119.031 miles (191.6 km) long, which is more than 475 times longer than the shortest state road.
. The highway begins at a four way intersection with concurrent
U.S. Route 84 (US 84 ) / US 285 and NM 399. The highway travels north through Sombrillo
, over the Santa Cruz River to a t-intersection with NM 76.
. The highway begins at a four-way intersection with NM 478 and Watson Lane, traveling eastbound on Tortugas Drive to an intersection with Espina Street. The highway turns north and terminates at Stern Drive just east of Interstate 10
.
. The highway begins at an intersection with NM 185 and travels northeast along Lujan Hill Road to its eastern terminus at Doña Ana Road. The roadway continues east as County Highway D053.
. The highway forms a loop from NM 51 near the Elephant Butte Lake State Park
.
. The highway begins at a t-intersection with US 84, northeasterly over the Chama River before terminating at County Road 142 south of Medanales.
. The highway begins at the BNSF Railway
line along Isleta Lake Road, traveling east to its terminus at NM 47
, just south of Interstate 25
.
. The highway begins at the south abutment of the Rio Hondo
bridge, and travels north to an intersection with concurrent
U.S. Routes 70 and 380.
. The highway is the shortest state road in New Mexico. The highway begins at a t-intersection with NM 97, and parallels Wolf Creek before terminating just south of Valmora.
.
.
. The highway begins at exit 240 off of Interstate 25
traveling northwest along Bernalillo Avenue over a level crossing
to an intersection with NM 313 in downtown Bernalillo
.
. The highway begins at an intersection with NM 273 northeast as Racetrack Drive, over the Rio Grande
before terminating at the New Mexico–Texas
state line.
. The highway begins at a junction with U.S. Route 60 and travels north to the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
east of Scholle.
. The highway begins at the Arizona
–New Mexico state border on Portal Road, east to an intersection with NM 80.
. The highway begins at a four way intersection at in southeast Derry. The highway begins at NM 187 and travels northeast to an intersection with exit 51 on Interstate 25
.
. The highway begins at an intersection with NM 111 and travels west to the national forest boundary.
. The highway begins at an intersection with NM 369 and travels southeasterly to its eastern terminus at NM 399.
. The highway begins at an intersection with U.S. Route 160
in the south, and heads northwest to the Four Corners Monument
.
. The highway begins at Aspen Boulevard, northwesterly through an interchange with Interstate 40
to the highways eastern terminus at NM 122.
State highway
State highway, state road or state route can refer to one of three related concepts, two of them related to a state or provincial government in a country that is divided into states or provinces :#A...
that are shorter than 1 miles (1.6 km) long in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of New Mexico
New Mexico
New Mexico is a state located in the southwest and western regions of the United States. New Mexico is also usually considered one of the Mountain States. With a population density of 16 per square mile, New Mexico is the sixth-most sparsely inhabited U.S...
and are maintained by the New Mexico Department of Transportation
New Mexico Department of Transportation
The New Mexico Department of Transportation is a state government organization which oversees transportation in the U.S. state of New Mexico...
. The shortest, State Road 446, is a quarter-mile (402 m) long and serves to connect Valmora to State Road 97. State Road 597, the second shortest highway, links U.S. Route 160
U.S. Route 160
U.S. Route 160 is a 1,465 mile long east–west United States highway in the Midwestern United States. The western terminus of the route is at U.S. Route 89 five miles west of Tuba City, Arizona. The eastern terminus is at U.S...
to the Four Corners Monument
Four Corners Monument
The Four Corners Monument marks the quadripoint in the Southwestern United States where the states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah meet. It is the only point in the United States shared by four states, leading to this area being called the Four Corners region...
, a tourist destination in the Navajo Nation
Navajo Nation
The Navajo Nation is a semi-autonomous Native American-governed territory covering , occupying all of northeastern Arizona, the southeastern portion of Utah, and northwestern New Mexico...
where the states of Utah
Utah
Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the...
, Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
, New Mexico, and Colorado
Colorado
Colorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
meet. In comparison, the longest state road in New Mexico is State Road 120
New Mexico State Road 120
State Road 120 is a long state road in the U.S. state of New Mexico. The route traverses four counties: Colfax, Mora, Harding, and Union, and is the longest state road in New Mexico...
, 119.031 miles (191.6 km) long, which is more than 475 times longer than the shortest state road.
State Road 106
State Road 106 (NM 106) is a 0.752 miles (1.2 km) long state highway located entirely in Santa Fe CountySanta Fe County, New Mexico
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*76.2% White*0.9% Black*3.1% Native American*1.2% Asian*0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.6% Two or more races*14.9% Other races*50.6% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
. The highway begins at a four way intersection with concurrent
Concurrency (road)
A concurrency, overlap, or coincidence in a road network is an instance of one physical road bearing two or more different highway, motorway, or other route numbers...
U.S. Route 84 (US 84 ) / US 285 and NM 399. The highway travels north through Sombrillo
Sombrillo, New Mexico
Sombrillo is a census-designated place in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Santa Fe, New Mexico Metropolitan Statistical Area...
, over the Santa Cruz River to a t-intersection with NM 76.
State Road 138
State Road 138 (NM 138) is a 0.67 miles (1.1 km) long state highway located entirely in Doña Ana CountyDoña Ana County, New Mexico
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*74.1% White*1.7% Black*1.5% Native American*1.1% Asian*0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.0% Two or more races*18.5% Other races*65.7% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
. The highway begins at a four-way intersection with NM 478 and Watson Lane, traveling eastbound on Tortugas Drive to an intersection with Espina Street. The highway turns north and terminates at Stern Drive just east of Interstate 10
Interstate 10 in New Mexico
Interstate 10 in the U.S. state of New Mexico is long main route of the Interstate Highway System. I-10 traverses Southern New Mexico through Hidalgo, Grant, Luna, and Doña Ana counties. The Interstate travels west–east between the Arizona state line and the interchange with I-25 in Las...
.
State Road 158
State Road 158 (NM 158) is a 0.9 miles (1.4 km) long state highway located entirely in Doña Ana CountyDoña Ana County, New Mexico
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*74.1% White*1.7% Black*1.5% Native American*1.1% Asian*0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.0% Two or more races*18.5% Other races*65.7% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
. The highway begins at an intersection with NM 185 and travels northeast along Lujan Hill Road to its eastern terminus at Doña Ana Road. The roadway continues east as County Highway D053.
State Road 177
State Road 177 (NM 177) is a 0.835 miles (1.3 km) long state highway located entirely in Sierra CountySierra County, New Mexico
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*85.6% White*0.4% Black*1.7% Native American*0.4% Asian*0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.3% Two or more races*8.6% Other races*28.0% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
. The highway forms a loop from NM 51 near the Elephant Butte Lake State Park
Elephant Butte Lake State Park
Elephant Butte Lake State Park is a state park of New Mexico, USA, located north of Truth or Consequences along the shore of Elephant Butte Reservoir. It is the largest state park in New Mexico and surrounds the state's largest reservoir...
.
State Road 233
State Road 233 (NM 233) is a 0.85 miles (1.4 km) long state highway located entirely in Rio Arriba CountyRio Arriba County, New Mexico
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*51.6% White*0.5% Black*16.0% Native American*0.4% Asian*0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.3% Two or more races*28.2% Other races*71.3% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
. The highway begins at a t-intersection with US 84, northeasterly over the Chama River before terminating at County Road 142 south of Medanales.
State Road 286
State Road 305
State Road 315
State Road 327
State Road 327 (NM 327) is a 0.56 mile (0.9012304 km) long state highway located entirely in Bernalillo CountyBernalillo County, New Mexico
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*69.4% White*3.0% Black*4.8% Native American*2.3% Asian*0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*4.4% Two or more races*16.0% Other races*47.9% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
. The highway begins at the BNSF Railway
BNSF Railway
The BNSF Railway is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. It is one of seven North American Class I railroads and the second largest freight railroad network in North America, second only to the Union Pacific Railroad, its primary...
line along Isleta Lake Road, traveling east to its terminus at NM 47
New Mexico State Road 47
New Mexico State Road 47 is a long state highway in Bernalillo County, Valencia County, and Socorro County, New Mexico. The highway's northern terminus is at an intersection with New Mexico State Road 556. The highway then proceeds south intersecting with Interstate 40 and Interstate 25. The...
, just south of Interstate 25
Interstate 25 in New Mexico
In the U.S. state of New Mexico, Interstate 25 follows the north–south corridor through Albuquerque and Santa Fe. It replaced U.S. Route 85, which is no longer signed, but still exists in route logs sharing the I-25 alignment. I-25 starts in New Mexico at an interchange with I-10 in Las Cruces and...
.
State Road 395
State Road 395 (NM 395) is a 0.48 mile (0.7724832 km) long state highway located entirely in Lincoln CountyLincoln County, New Mexico
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*85.1% White*0.5% Black*2.4% Native American*0.4% Asian*0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*2.5% Two or more races*9.1% Other races*29.8% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
. The highway begins at the south abutment of the Rio Hondo
Rio Hondo
Río Hondo or Hondo River may refer to:*Río Hondo, Zacapa, a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Zacapa*Rio Hondo , a river which forms much of the border between Belize and Mexico...
bridge, and travels north to an intersection with concurrent
Concurrency (road)
A concurrency, overlap, or coincidence in a road network is an instance of one physical road bearing two or more different highway, motorway, or other route numbers...
U.S. Routes 70 and 380.
State Road 446
State Road 446 (NM 446) is a 0.25 mile (0.402335 km) long state highway located entirely in Mora CountyMora County, New Mexico
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*70.9% White*0.7% Black*1.3% Native American*0.3% Asian*0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.3% Two or more races*23.5% Other races*81.0% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
. The highway is the shortest state road in New Mexico. The highway begins at a t-intersection with NM 97, and parallels Wolf Creek before terminating just south of Valmora.
State Road 450
State Road 450 (NM 450) is a 0.349 mile (0.56165966 km) long state highway located entirely in Mora CountyMora County, New Mexico
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*70.9% White*0.7% Black*1.3% Native American*0.3% Asian*0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.3% Two or more races*23.5% Other races*81.0% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
.
State Road 461
State Road 461 (NM 461) is a 0.49 mile (0.7885766 km) long state highway located entirely in Lincoln CountyLincoln County, New Mexico
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*85.1% White*0.5% Black*2.4% Native American*0.4% Asian*0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*2.5% Two or more races*9.1% Other races*29.8% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
.
State Road 473
State Road 473 (NM 473) is a 0.548 mile (0.88191832 km) long state highway located entirely in Sandoval CountySandoval County, New Mexico
-Indian reservations:Sandoval County has 12 Indian reservations and two joint-use areas lying within its borders, the second most of any county in the United States -Indian reservations:Sandoval County has 12 Indian reservations and two joint-use areas lying within its borders, the second most of...
. The highway begins at exit 240 off of Interstate 25
Interstate 25 in New Mexico
In the U.S. state of New Mexico, Interstate 25 follows the north–south corridor through Albuquerque and Santa Fe. It replaced U.S. Route 85, which is no longer signed, but still exists in route logs sharing the I-25 alignment. I-25 starts in New Mexico at an interchange with I-10 in Las Cruces and...
traveling northwest along Bernalillo Avenue over a level crossing
Level crossing
A level crossing occurs where a railway line is intersected by a road or path onone level, without recourse to a bridge or tunnel. It is a type of at-grade intersection. The term also applies when a light rail line with separate right-of-way or reserved track crosses a road in the same fashion...
to an intersection with NM 313 in downtown Bernalillo
Bernalillo, New Mexico
Bernalillo is a town in Sandoval County, New Mexico, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 6,611. It is the county seat of Sandoval County.Bernalillo is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
.
State Road 498
State Road 498 (NM 498) is a 0.932 miles (1.5 km) long state highway located entirely in Doña Ana CountyDoña Ana County, New Mexico
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*74.1% White*1.7% Black*1.5% Native American*1.1% Asian*0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.0% Two or more races*18.5% Other races*65.7% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
. The highway begins at an intersection with NM 273 northeast as Racetrack Drive, over the Rio Grande
Rio Grande
The Rio Grande is a river that flows from southwestern Colorado in the United States to the Gulf of Mexico. Along the way it forms part of the Mexico – United States border. Its length varies as its course changes...
before terminating at the New Mexico–Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
state line.
State Road 513
State Road 513 (NM 513) is a 0.7 miles (1.1 km) long state highway located entirely in Torrance CountyTorrance County, New Mexico
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*76.1% White*1.3% Black*2.3% Native American*0.4% Asian*0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*4.3% Two or more races*15.6% Other races*39.1% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
. The highway begins at a junction with U.S. Route 60 and travels north to the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
The Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is located in the U.S. state of New Mexico, near Mountainair. The main park visitor center is in Mountainair.-History:...
east of Scholle.
State Road 533
State Road 533 (NM 533) is a 0.8 miles (1.3 km) long state highway located entirely in Hidalgo CountyHidalgo County, New Mexico
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*85.3% White*0.6% Black*0.8% Native American*0.5% Asian*0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*1.8% Two or more races*11.0% Other races*56.6% Hispanic or Latino...
. The highway begins at the Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
–New Mexico state border on Portal Road, east to an intersection with NM 80.
State Road 546
State Road 546 (NM 546) is a 0.66 miles (1.1 km) long state highway located entirely in Sierra CountySierra County, New Mexico
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*85.6% White*0.4% Black*1.7% Native American*0.4% Asian*0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.3% Two or more races*8.6% Other races*28.0% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
. The highway begins at a four way intersection at in southeast Derry. The highway begins at NM 187 and travels northeast to an intersection with exit 51 on Interstate 25
Interstate 25 in New Mexico
In the U.S. state of New Mexico, Interstate 25 follows the north–south corridor through Albuquerque and Santa Fe. It replaced U.S. Route 85, which is no longer signed, but still exists in route logs sharing the I-25 alignment. I-25 starts in New Mexico at an interchange with I-10 in Las Cruces and...
.
State Road 576
State Road 576 (NM 576) is a 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) long state highway located entirely in Rio Arriba CountyRio Arriba County, New Mexico
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*51.6% White*0.5% Black*16.0% Native American*0.4% Asian*0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.3% Two or more races*28.2% Other races*71.3% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
. The highway begins at an intersection with NM 111 and travels west to the national forest boundary.
State Road 581
State Road 581 (NM 581) is a 0.752 miles (1.2 km) long state highway located entirely in Rio Arriba CountyRio Arriba County, New Mexico
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*51.6% White*0.5% Black*16.0% Native American*0.4% Asian*0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.3% Two or more races*28.2% Other races*71.3% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
. The highway begins at an intersection with NM 369 and travels southeasterly to its eastern terminus at NM 399.
State Road 597
State Road 597 (NM 597) is a 0.447 mile (0.71937498 km) long state highway located entirely in San Juan CountySan Juan County, New Mexico
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*51.6% White*0.6% Black*36.6% Native American*0.4% Asian*0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.5% Two or more races*7.2% Other races*19.1% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
. The highway begins at an intersection with U.S. Route 160
U.S. Route 160
U.S. Route 160 is a 1,465 mile long east–west United States highway in the Midwestern United States. The western terminus of the route is at U.S. Route 89 five miles west of Tuba City, Arizona. The eastern terminus is at U.S...
in the south, and heads northwest to the Four Corners Monument
Four Corners Monument
The Four Corners Monument marks the quadripoint in the Southwestern United States where the states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah meet. It is the only point in the United States shared by four states, leading to this area being called the Four Corners region...
.
State Road 615
State Road 615 (NM 615) is a 0.468 mile (0.75317112 km) long state highway located entirely in Cibola CountyCibola County, New Mexico
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*41.8% White*1.0% Black*41.0% Native American*0.5% Asian*0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.1% Two or more races*12.5% Other races*36.5% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
. The highway begins at Aspen Boulevard, northwesterly through an interchange with Interstate 40
Interstate 40 in New Mexico
Interstate 40, a major east–west route of the Interstate Highway System, runs east–west through Albuquerque in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is the direct replacement for the historic U.S...
to the highways eastern terminus at NM 122.