On March 20, 2023, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) closed NM 152 “Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway” from milepost 15 (San Lorenzo) to milepost 40 (west of Kingston) due to a potential roadway failure. Large cracks in the asphalt were found that could lead to further roadway deterioration.

A NMDOT heavy maintenance crew has worked on site and has been backfilling the area. Although paving was planned for this week, due to the rainy weather, it could not proceed. The plan now is to schedule paving the week of May 22, 2023. NM 152 is estimated to be reopened by May 26, 2023. 

Ami Evans, NM DOT District 1 public information officer, told the Beat that this plan, as always, is weather pending.