Scoping and design of the sandia-jemez mountain wildlife corridor in north central new mexico

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the Pueblo of Santa Ana $4.46 million under the Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program (CFDA 20.290) on December 12, 2025, to design and scope wildlife overpasses, underpasses, and crossing infrastructure along nearly 8 miles of US-550 and 19 miles of Interstate 25 in north-central New Mexico. The project targets mule deer, elk, pronghorn, black bears, and mountain lions impacted by wildlife-vehicle collisions on these roadways. Performance runs through September 30, 2030, with work performed in New Mexico. The Pueblo of Santa Ana, a federally recognized Indian tribe headquartered in Bernalillo, New Mexico, received the award as prime recipient. This is a discretionary project grant under WCPP, which provides funding to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species.

Project description

The pueblo of santa ANA will design wildlife overpasses, underpasses, and other features along nearly eight miles of US-550 and 19 miles of interstate 25. Species impacted by wildlife-vehicle collisions along these roadways include mule deer, ELK, pronghorn (antelope), black bears, and mountain lions.