This bill is a memorial requesting the New Mexico Department of Transportation to assess the duration of blocked train crossings throughout the state and to make recommendations aimed at reducing these times. The bill highlights the importance of rail lines for the movement of goods and acknowledges the congestion and safety issues caused by train crossings that can be blocked for up to thirty minutes, particularly affecting rural communities.

The resolution calls for the Department of Transportation to collaborate with rail providers and to engage with railroad services and unions representing railroad employees to propose operational changes that could limit blocked crossing times. Additionally, the department is tasked with reporting its findings and recommendations to the relevant interim committees studying transportation by September 1, 2025. A copy of the memorial will also be sent to the secretary of transportation for further distribution.