FAQs

Why can’t the Road Department blade the roads right after it rains?: Roads will be bladed after moisture has had time to soak in the ground. Should roads be bladed immediately after moisture has had a chance to soak in, it will cause large ruts from the weight of the equipment and damage the surface of the road.

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Roads

1. Can you blade my road?: There are many roads within McKinley County, but not all of them are maintained by the County, some are maintained by the State of New Mexico, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Subdivisions or are Private. McKinley County only maintains roads listed on the County Road Inventory. A copy of the Road Inventory may be viewed and printed on the County’s website or you may call the Road Department at 505-722-2303 with questions.

2. Can you install a driveway culvert?: The Road Department Maintenance Supervisor will go out and inspect the property and inform the resident of the recommended culvert size as size varies. It is the responsibility of the resident to purchase the culvert and they may either have installed themselves or have the County install it a cost which will be determined at payment through the County Manager’s Office. Upon payment, the County Manager’s Office will request the Road Department to order the culvert for the resident.

3. Can you put gravel on my road?: People are encouraged to submit these requests to their Commissioners at the County Manager’s office as funds are requested and allocated through the State of New Mexico or Navajo Nation for certain County roads during the County Commission Road Priority Meeting that is scheduled at the beginning of each calendar year.

4. Does the Road Department remove dead animals?: Animal Control is responsible for the removal of smaller animals and may be reached at 505-726-1453. The Livestock Inspector is responsible for the removal of large animals and can be reached through Metro Dispatch at 505-722-2002. The Road Department will assist with the removal of large dead animals if it is a safety issue or if the Livestock inspector is not available.

5. How do I contact the Road Department?: You may contact the Road Department at 505-722-2303, Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. After hours or in case of an emergency please call 911 or Metro Dispatch at 505-722-2002.

6. Where do I get a driveway / road cut (permission to excavate) permit?: An hard copy of the application/s may be picked up at the McKinley County Road Department Office and a PDF versions are available on the (Roads) page. It must be filled out and turned in to the Road Superintendent for approval.

7. Who do I call for road conditions during inclement weather?: Please call 511 or 800-432-4269 for current road conditions.

8. Who do I call to report damaged / missing County road signs?: Please call the Road Department at 505-722-2303.

9. Who’s responsible for repairing potholes?: The County will only repair potholes on County maintained roads. Please call the Road Department at 505-722-2303. A copy of the Road Inventory may also be viewed and printed on the County’s website.

10. Why can’t the Road Department blade the roads right after it rains?: Roads will be bladed after moisture has had time to soak in the ground. Should roads be bladed immediately after moisture has had a chance to soak in, it will cause large ruts from the weight of the equipment and damage the surface of the road.

11. Can the Road Department put millings on my driveway?: The Road Department cannot assist with private driveways. You can contact any of the following to purchase millings (Vernon Hamilton Construction, Michele's Ready Mix, C&E Concrete Inc).