New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HM66: STUDY SANTA TERESA BORDER CROSSING FEE
Status: Passed both chambers, February 19, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, March 9, 2026:
A MEMORIAL REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A BORDER CROSSING FEE AT THE SANTA TERESA PORT OF ENTRY; REQUESTING A REPORT. WHEREAS, the department of transportation is responsible for the planning, development and maintenance of transportation infrastructure that supports public safety, economic development and regional mobility; and WHEREAS, the Santa Teresa port of entry is one of the fastest-growing international commercial crossings in the United States and serves as a major economic gateway connecting southern New Mexico to the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, and the broader North American supply chain; and WHEREAS, the Santa Teresa port of entry supports international trade, warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, agriculture and rail activity, generating significant economic activity and heavy commercial traffic in Dona Ana county and the surrounding region; and WHEREAS, increased freight movement produces substantial wear and maintenance demands on state highways, local roads and supporting infrastructure serving the port of entry, including pavement, intersections, safety improvements and capacity upgrades; and WHEREAS, continued growth of international trade through HM Page the Santa Teresa port of entry will require long-term sustainable funding sources to maintain and expand transportation infrastructure necessary to protect public safety and economic competitiveness; and WHEREAS, many transportation systems throughout the United States and internationally employ user-based funding mechanisms to offset infrastructure costs directly associated with …
Sponsors
- Raymundo Lara (D, HD-034) · primary sponsor
- Jenifer Jones (R, HD-032)
Latest actions
- : Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:58 N:0
- : HTPWC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- : Sent to HTPWC - Referrals: HTPWC
- : Signed by one or both houses (for legislation not requiring Governor's signature)
Subjects: HIGHWAYS, ROADS & BRIDGES, MEMORIALS, OTHER
Common questions
- What is HM66?
- HM66 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): STUDY SANTA TERESA BORDER CROSSING FEE.
- What is the status of HM66?
- Passed both chambers as of February 19, 2026. Latest action: Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:58 N:0 (February 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored HM66?
- Raymundo Lara (D, HD-034), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HM66?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=M&legNo=66&year=26
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