San Juan County is responsible for Phase III of the Pinion Hills Extension. Please see the City of Farmington's page for information about Phase I and II. 

Update: April 29, 2026

Funding for Phase III has been allocated by the state and is included in the 2026-2027 budget year. Once a grant agreement is executed in the fall, work will begin to complete the plans (Currently at 90%), acquire right-of-way, secure a contractor and complete construction. It is expected to be complete in 2029. Read more in the press release here.

Update: July 30, 2025

San Juan County's 90% design of the project was reviewed by the New Mexico Department of Transportation in May 2025. The associated engineers estimate for construction is $29.5M. San Juan County continues to complete pre-construction right of way and environmental activities while pursuing funding opportunities for construction. 

Background

During the 2021 2nd Special Session of the New Mexico State Legislature, the approved HB2 included $40M in collective funding for the City of Farmington and San Juan County Pinon Hills Extension Project

This money is discretionary state funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Ultimately, $39,463,785 was allocated to the City of Farmington phase of the project, currently in construction. San Juan County was allocated $563,215. This funding was supplemented by $1,250,000 in Federally Directed Spending from Senator Martin Heinrich in 2022. Currently, San Juan County's phase of the project is funded through pre-construction engineering, environmental, and right of way activities.