Frequently Asked Questions

There are many roads within McKinley County, but not all of them are maintained by the County, some are maintained by the State of New Mexico, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Subdivisions or are Private. McKinley County only maintains roads listed on the County Road Inventory. A copy of the Road Inventory may be viewed and printed on the County’s website or you may call the Road Department at 505-722-2303 with questions.

The Road Department Maintenance Supervisor will go out and inspect the property and inform the resident of the recommended culvert size as size varies. It is the responsibility of the resident to purchase the culvert and they may either have installed themselves or have the County install it a cost which will be determined at payment through the County Manager’s Office. Upon payment, the County Manager’s Office will request the Road Department to order the culvert for the resident.

People are encouraged to submit these requests to their Commissioners at the County Manager’s office as funds are requested and allocated through the State of New Mexico or Navajo Nation for certain County roads during the County Commission Road Priority Meeting that is scheduled at the beginning of each calendar year.

Animal Control is responsible for the removal of smaller animals and may be reached at 505-726-1453. The Livestock Inspector is responsible for the removal of large animals and can be reached through Metro Dispatch at 505-722-2002. The Road Department will assist with the removal of large dead animals if it is a safety issue or if the Livestock inspector is not available.

You may contact the Road Department at 505-722-2303, Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. After hours or in case of an emergency please call 911 or Metro Dispatch at 505-722-2002.

Please call the Road Department at 505-722-2303.

The County will only repair potholes on County maintained roads. Please call the Road Department at 505-722-2303. A copy of the Road Inventory may also be viewed and printed on the County’s website.

Roads will be bladed after moisture has had time to soak in the ground. Should roads be bladed immediately after moisture has had a chance to soak in, it will cause large ruts from the weight of the equipment and damage the surface of the road.