NMSP News:

STATEWIDE – During the Independence Day holiday, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) participated in the Combined Accident Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.) operation across all roadways within the state. 

The goal of the traffic initiative is to increase motorist safety and reduce the number of crashes through a strong law enforcement presence.

Because of the increased volume of traffic during the holiday, NMSP increased its patrol presence during this initiative on roadways throughout all State Police districts on the busiest travel days of the Independence Day weekend, specifically Saturday July 2, through Monday July 4, 2022.

The operation resulted in NMSP officers issuing more than 1,200 traffic citations (74 citations were for lack of seat belt usage) and arresting 12 drunk drivers statewide.

Officers investigated 10 crashes, with none being fatal. The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Bureau issued 74 commercial vehicle citations and conducted more than 70 commercial vehicle inspections.

The safety of motorists is a top priority of NMSP and officers will continue holiday travel operations throughout the year. NMSP encourages the public to drive safely and obey all laws while traveling the motorways of New Mexico.