LAS CRUCES - The New Mexico Department of Transportation District One office (NMDOT) along with White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) have posted an alert for Sunday, October 29, 2023.

US 70 will be blocked beginning at 8:50 p.m., lasting approximately 1 hour being lifted by 9:50 p.m. This block will be located at ‘Blue Block’ (2 miles east of the access road - Mile Marker 172) and ‘Yellow Block’ (located near White Sands National Park, Mile Marker 200).  San Augustin Pass and Las Cruces Gate are NOT affected; however, Nike Avenue will be affected by this block.

All roadblocks are subject to change without notice, please call WSMR at 575-678-2221/2222 for updates or go to New Mexico Department of Transportation: www.nmroads.com  or call 511.