Temporary fencing installed on Rio Grande Gorge Bridge

The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge in Taos now has some temporary fencing along the railings. The New Mexico Department of ...
Albuquerque Journal

$8M plan to raise rails at Gorge Bridge still a go as Cabinet secretary steps down

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation says it remains steadfast in fulfilling a historic commitment by its former Cabinet secretary to build higher railings at the Rio Grande Gorge ...
The Santa Fe New Mexican

New Mexico DOT weighs Rio Grande Gorge Bridge closure during railing construction

TAOS — The New Mexico Department of Transportation is moving forward with plans to raise the rails on the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge and likely will have to close the roadway during construction. Work on ...
The Santa Fe New Mexican

New Mexico DOT sets aside $8M to raise rails at Rio Grande Gorge Bridge

TAOS — For years, mental health advocates in Taos have warned the state must act to prevent suicides at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge. It seemed at least their calls would be answered when New Mexico ...
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New Mexico's 'Bridge To Nowhere' Is America's Second-Highest Highway System With Steep Views And Film Acclaim

Framed by New Mexico's stunning land of canyons and rising 565 feet over the Rio Grande, a steel arch near Taos has become one of the area's most popular attractions with a peculiar nickname: the ...
KOAT Albuquerque

Safety improvements at Rio Grande Gorge Bridge to proceed despite leadership change

IS THE SECOND BREAK-IN ON THAT BLOCK. THIS MONTH. WELL, NEW ON SEVEN A PLAN TO IMPROVE SAFETY AT THE RIO GRANDE GORGE BRIDGE NEAR TAOS WILL CONTINUE DESPITE THE RECENT RESIGNATION OF TRANSPORTATION ...
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NMDOT to finish installing temporary fence along Taos Gorge Bridge

TAOS, N.M. — The New Mexico Department of Transportation is set to finish the installation of temporary chain-link fence along the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge in Taos. The 8-foot tall fence, which 4 ...
KOAT Albuquerque

Temporary fence raised at Gorge bridge

TEMPORARY BAN WILL FACE PENALTY OR FINE. A TEMPORARY FENCE HAS BEEN RAISED AT THE RIO GRANDE GORGE BRIDGE NEAR TAOS, NEW MEXICO. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SAYS CREWS INSTALLED RAILINGS AND A CHAIN ...