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*'''I-40''' Arizona to Texas
*'''I-40''' Arizona to Texas
*'''I-25''' Colorado to I-10
*'''I-25''' Colorado to I-10


=== Other Important Major Roads ===
=== Other Important Major Roads ===
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*'''US-54''' El Paso, TX to NW Texas
*'''US-54''' El Paso, TX to NW Texas
*'''SR-26''' Hatch NM to Deming NM, critical for functional classification routing
*'''SR-26''' Hatch NM to Deming NM, critical for functional classification routing
=== State Highway Naming ===
The approved format for State Highway naming in {{RootPage2}} is:  '''SR-##'''.  The '''SR''' prefix is pronounced by TTS as "State Route".
The New Mexico-specific state route shield with the red Zia sun symbol encircling the route number is used when appropriate. The generic state route shield, similar in shape but without the symbol, is not used in New Mexico.
=== Former US-66 ===
The former US-66, now known in many parts of the state as "Historic Rte 66", "Old US-66" or similar derivatives, is no longer a commissioned US highway in New Mexico. The US route shield is not used.
=== Locking Standard ===
{{Lock Standard State|NM}}


=== Functional Classification ===
=== Functional Classification ===


Reference: [[Road names/USA]] and [[Road types/USA]]. New Mexico participates in the functional classification of roads; however, this is a new standard that is going through changes and all changes should be socialized with existing primary editors in the state. New Mexico has a strong tie to maintain consistency with the state of Arizona.
Reference: [[Road names]] and [[Road types]]. New Mexico participates in the functional classification of roads.
 
==== NMDOT to Waze Functional Classification conversion ====
 
[[File:NMGIS.new.png|thumbnail|GIS Legend]]
The New Mexico Classification and Color scheme comes from the official New Mexico D.O.T (NMDOT) Functional Classification (FC) map that is published by NMDOT. The legend shows what classifications NMDOT uses and what color is assigned to each class. The actual interactive State Map can be found here:
 
* [http://nmdot.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=f2fc877d107b4e338deb789f70a8779e NM Interactive FC Map]
{{clear}}
 
 
===== NMDOT to Waze conversion table =====
<div style="font-size:smaller">
{| border="1" style="border-collapse:collapse; text-align:center"
! scope="row" rowspan="2" colspan="2"|
! colspan="7"| <big>Highway Systems</big>
|-
! Interstate
! US Hwy (incl. some [[wikipedia:special routes|special routes]])
! State Hwy (incl. some special routes)
! State Hwy BUS, SPUR{{ref label|a|a}}, LOOP
! Locally-maintained
|-
|
| ''example>>>>>''
| I-10 E
| US-190
| SR-23
| SR-400 Loop
| Robertson St
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="7" style="width:28px"| <big>F<br>u<br>n<br>c<br>t<br>i<br>o<br>n<br>a<br>l<br> <br>C<br>l<br>a<br>s<br>s</big><!-- Temp placeholder -->
| {{Road | style = color: white; background-color: #005CE6; | Interstate }}||{{Freeway|Fw}}||n/a||n/a||n/a||n/a
|-
<!-- | {{Road | style = color: white; background-color: #005CE6; | Principal Freeway}}||n/a||{{Freeway|Fw}}||{{Freeway|Fw}}||{{Freeway|Fw}}||{{Freeway|Fw}}
|- -->
| {{Road | style = color: white; background-color: #FF2E00; | Principal Arterial}}||n/a||{{Major Highway|Major}}||{{Major Highway|Major}}||{{Major Highway|Major}}||{{Major Highway|Major}}
|-
| {{Road | style = color: white; background-color: #895A44; | Minor Arterial}}||n/a||{{Major Highway|Major}}||{{Minor Highway|Minor}}||{{Minor Highway|Minor}}||{{Minor Highway|Minor}}
|-
| {{Road | style = color: black; background-color: #FF9600; | Major Collector}}||n/a||{{Major Highway|Major}}||{{Minor Highway|Minor}}||{{Primary Street|PS}}||{{Primary Street|PS}}
|-
| {{Road | style = color: black; background-color: #38A800; | Minor Collector}}||n/a||{{Major Highway|Major}}||{{Minor Highway|Minor}}||{{Primary Street|PS}}||{{Primary Street|PS}}
|-
| {{Street|Local/Not Mapped}}||n/a||{{Major Highway|Major}}||{{Minor Highway|Minor}}||{{Primary Street|PS}}||{{Street|Street}}
|}
</div>
 
 
===== Deviations from FC =====
*Longer rural roads classified as "Major Collector" on the FC map should be set to {{Minor Highway|Minor}} rather than {{Primary Street|PS}} to avoid pruning of valid routes.
 
* State highways that are classified on the State FC map as "Minor Arterial," but are dirt/gravel, should be set to {{Primary Street|PS}} and have the unpaved box checked, instead of {{Minor Highway|Minor}}.
 
* SR-26, Hatch NM to Deming NM, is set to {{Major Highway|Major}} to allow routing from I-25 south to I-10 west and bypass Las Cruces.
 
* Several non-Interstate highways in New Mexico are mapped as {{Freeway|Freeway}} because they are constructed to Interstate standards:
**11 miles of US-70 in the Las Cruces area.
**12 miles of US-84 in the Santa Fe area.
**5 miles of Paseo del Norte (SR-423) in Albuquerque.


New Mexico's functional classification is not completely clear.  Reference to the Federal Functional Classification can be found in '''[http://dot.state.nm.us/content/dam/nmdot/planning/Federal_Function_Classification.pdf THIS MAP]''' (which has low resolution) which is on [http://dot.state.nm.us/en/Planning.html NMDOT's Planning Page].


=== Special Road Treatment ===
=== Points of Divergence ===


*'''[[Alley#Parking_Lot_Road|Alleys]]:'''New Mexico has a significant number of navigable alleys. Per the Waze Functional Classification Page, mapped alleys will be marked as Parking Lot roads because they are publicly accessible. There is no need to map alleys that are not yet mapped and no need to delete alleys that are already mapped. Mapping of new alleys is at the discretion of the local editors.
[https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/USA/index.php?title=Junction_Style_Guide/Interchange#Geometry National standards call for a minimum 20° departure angle where roads diverge.] New Mexico follows the SWR preference of 25° minimum.
*'''[[Road_types/USA#Dirt_Road_.2F_4X4_Trail|Dirt Roads]]''': Because New Mexico is relatively rual, even in larger cities, dirt roads can be important in navigation and may even support freeway speeds. Dirt roads may be marked as streets, primary streets, and in some cases minor highways depending on their use and condition. Until specific guidance can be produced, seek involvement from local editors before changing these roads.
*'''[[Indian Reservation Roads]]''': Native American Indian reservations have jurisdiction over their own roads, although certain federal, state, and county roads can cross their lands. Before you edit on these lands you should be familiar with this Wiki page.
*'''[[Forest Service Roads]]''': New Mexico and many states in the USA have US Forest Service Road systems that have their own functional classification and rules. Before editing on these roads and associated landmarks, consider this Wiki page.
*[[Bureau of Land Management (BLM)|'''Bureau of Land Management Roads''']]: New Mexico and many western states in the USA have Bureau of Land Management (BLM) roads that have their own standards.  Before editing on these roads and associated landmarks, consider this wiki page. BLM also manages certain National Monuments.
*[[National Park Service|'''National Park Service Roads''']]:  While not significantly different from normal roads, you should consult this Wiki page before editing these roads and their associated landmarks.





Latest revision as of 13:40, 7 March 2022


Interstates

Interstates in New Mexico are the following:

  • I-10 Arizona to Texas
  • I-40 Arizona to Texas
  • I-25 Colorado to I-10


Other Important Major Roads

  • US-550 Farmington to Albuquerque
  • US-285 Colorado to Texas
  • US-60 Arizona to Texas
  • US-54 El Paso, TX to NW Texas
  • SR-26 Hatch NM to Deming NM, critical for functional classification routing


State Highway Naming

The approved format for State Highway naming in New Mexico is: SR-##. The SR prefix is pronounced by TTS as "State Route".

The New Mexico-specific state route shield with the red Zia sun symbol encircling the route number is used when appropriate. The generic state route shield, similar in shape but without the symbol, is not used in New Mexico.


Former US-66

The former US-66, now known in many parts of the state as "Historic Rte 66", "Old US-66" or similar derivatives, is no longer a commissioned US highway in New Mexico. The US route shield is not used.


Locking Standard

Actual locks used may be more or less than values in the table, depending on area circumstance. Please consult the RC, SM, or appropriate AM for guidance.

New Mexico Minimum Locking Rank Standard
Segment Type Default locks
 Freeway  5
 Ramp  4
 Major Highway  4
 Minor Highway  3
 Primary Street  2
 Street  1
 • • • • Ferry • • • •   5
 |-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-| Railroad |-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|  2


Functional Classification

Reference: Road names and Road types. New Mexico participates in the functional classification of roads.

NMDOT to Waze Functional Classification conversion

GIS Legend

The New Mexico Classification and Color scheme comes from the official New Mexico D.O.T (NMDOT) Functional Classification (FC) map that is published by NMDOT. The legend shows what classifications NMDOT uses and what color is assigned to each class. The actual interactive State Map can be found here:


NMDOT to Waze conversion table
Highway Systems
Interstate US Hwy (incl. some special routes) State Hwy (incl. some special routes) State Hwy BUS, SPUR[a], LOOP Locally-maintained
example>>>>> I-10 E US-190 SR-23 SR-400 Loop Robertson St
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  Interstate    Fw  n/a n/a n/a n/a
  Principal Arterial  n/a  Major   Major   Major   Major 
  Minor Arterial  n/a  Major   Minor   Minor   Minor 
  Major Collector  n/a  Major   Minor   PS   PS 
  Minor Collector  n/a  Major   Minor   PS   PS 
 Local/Not Mapped  n/a  Major   Minor   PS   Street 


Deviations from FC
  • Longer rural roads classified as "Major Collector" on the FC map should be set to  Minor  rather than  PS  to avoid pruning of valid routes.
  • State highways that are classified on the State FC map as "Minor Arterial," but are dirt/gravel, should be set to  PS  and have the unpaved box checked, instead of  Minor .
  • SR-26, Hatch NM to Deming NM, is set to  Major  to allow routing from I-25 south to I-10 west and bypass Las Cruces.
  • Several non-Interstate highways in New Mexico are mapped as  Freeway  because they are constructed to Interstate standards:
    • 11 miles of US-70 in the Las Cruces area.
    • 12 miles of US-84 in the Santa Fe area.
    • 5 miles of Paseo del Norte (SR-423) in Albuquerque.


Points of Divergence

National standards call for a minimum 20° departure angle where roads diverge. New Mexico follows the SWR preference of 25° minimum.