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  • Kevin Hendricks is an editor with nm.news where he oversees Sandoval County newsrooms. A native of Southeast ABQ, he reported for the ABQ Journal and Rio Rancho Observer before joining nm.news in 2024.

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The New Mexico Department of Transportation and Weil Construction, Inc. began construction on a $20M investment project at the Rattlesnake Rest Area on Interstate 40 (eastbound and westbound), mile marker 207 to 208 in Torrance County.  

The rest area closed Monday and is expected to remain closed for 300 calendar days, reopening at the end of the year.

The project will include reconstruction of the existing rest areas on the eastbound and westbound sides of I-40, including:

  • Demolition of the old facility.
  • Construction of new 2,850 SF restroom facilities.
  • Rehabilitate Picnic Shelters.
  • Passenger and truck parking.
  • Upgraded water and sewer system.

For the latest updates, please visit the New Mexico Department of Transportation website at www.nmroads.com or call 511.

Kevin Hendricks is an editor with nm.news where he oversees Sandoval County newsrooms. A native of Southeast ABQ, he reported for the ABQ Journal and Rio Rancho Observer before joining nm.news in 2024.

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