It’s time to unleash your inner wordsmith, Santa Fe! The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is thrilled to announce the return of the Name a Snowplow contest. Get ready to brainstorm the most unique, fun, and New Mexico-inspired names for our hardworking snowplows.
What’s in a Snowplow Name?
These mighty machines brave the winter storms to keep our roads safe and communities connected. Let’s give them names that reflect their vital role and showcase our state’s unique spirit!
How to Enter the Contest
You can enter faster than a piñon fire can crackle to life.
- Head to the NMDOT website
- Enter your most creative, winter-themed, or New Mexico-inspired name.
- Hit submit! But hurry, the deadline is Friday, December 20, 2024 at noon.
Important Contest Rules
- One entry per person.
- Maximum 20 characters (letters and spaces).
- Keep it clean and respectful. No vulgar, profane, or inappropriate language.
- No politics, please! This contest is meant to be fun and nonpartisan.
- No repeats from last year.
What Happens Next?
The NMDOT Communications team will review all submissions and select the most creative and inspiring names. Then, it’s up to the public to vote on their favorites.
The top 12 names will be assigned to snowplows across the state. Winners will have their names announced and celebrated statewide.
Need Inspiration? Check Out Last Year’s Winners!
- District 1: Sleetwood Mac, Snowplowpilla
- District 2: Billy the Skid, That’s All Slick
- District 3: Better Call Salt, Darth Blader
- District 4: EE, I Snow, huh?, Walter Whiteout
- District 5: Snowzobra, Bisc-Snow-Chito
- District 6: Ctrl-Salt-Delete, Mr. Snow It All
So, what are you waiting for? Grab a cup of hot cocoa, let those creative juices flow, and submit your winning snowplow name today!
This article was posted by Jess
