Its total length is approximately 29.8 miles (48.0 km).

NM 76's western terminus is at NM 68 in Santa Cruz and the eastern terminus is in Picuris Pueblo at NM 75.

At the January 17, 2018 Transportation Commission meeting a 9.879 miles (15.899 km) was dedicated as "Casimiro Roca Memorial Highway" to honor Father Casimiro Roca.

Father Casimiro Roca served the community of Chimayó, and had a large part in caring for and helping restore the Santuario de Chimayó.

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