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An off road ooooopsie :) - Albuquerque
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Driving Albuquerque: Drunk Driving
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  • Updated By kymbanm on December 23, 2005
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  • A little political grafitti in NM - Albuquerque
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    Drunk driving is a huge problem in New Mexico. New laws have been passed that make the fines and legal ramifications of driving while itoxicated much more severe. For a first time offense, your car car be taken and sold. To maintain a driver's license, you will need to install an interlock ignition (not cheap) - this device is a breathalizer that must be used before the car will start. If you don't 'pass' the testing in the car, it won't start up. Jail time and fines can add significantly to your problems if you are caught. There are so many options to choose from instead of taking this risk .... bus, taxi, or a designated driver.So, take care of yourself, and others - don't drink and drive! Addendum Dec, 2005: DRUNK BUSTERS!!! The New Mexico State Police now have a drunk driving hotline for other drivers to let the police know of a potential problem. The number is 877-DWI-HALT (877-394-4258). I for one hope this helps keep dangerous drivers off the road before they kill an innocent.

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    Driving Albuquerque: Driving off the beaten track .........
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  • An off road ooooopsie :) - Albuquerque
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    If you choose to wander off the beaten track and onto the dirt roads ...... be cautious! Have an idea of where you are, and where you are going as most of these back roads have no signs and directions are provided by odometer usage and landmarks ...... like, "The 1st right after the old washing machine by the side of the road". Washboard roads are hard on your suspension, but easy to drive. Less kept roads have hidden boulders that can hand up the vehicle's frame and bring you back to reality as you try to figure out how to get unstuck without cell phone service. Sandy roads are deeper than they appear initially - As this local discovered himself. I think these guys were probably out and about to procure plants for their lanscaping business :)

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    Driving Albuquerque: Be careful where you park!
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  • Do you want to find your car? - Albuquerque
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    Here in Albuquerque, during special events, parking is a real pain. Unless someone is coming in early to work or volunteer, it is always better to use transit to get in here :) This means looking for park and ride oportunities or carpooling. For Balloon Fiesta, there are park and ride set-ups at most of the local malls. You can pay at the mall for the ride and your entry fee .... it come out to about the same as your entry and parking fees, and it's much more convenient ... especially if you can't find a spot, park illegally and get towed .... to free your vehicle from the towing yard - expect to pay over $100! Just remeber to park in a legal location, or plan on picking up your car far, far, away :)

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    Driving Albuquerque: Driving in New Mexico
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  • By JamesABQ on July 15, 2004
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  • Interstate 25 - Albuquerque
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    Sometimes you run into really bad drivers out there, but I guess that's true of any place. Just becareful on the roads. Hate to see people get hurt.

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    Driving Albuquerque: Albuquerque is mentally...
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  • By Gypsy_King on August 25, 2002
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  • Albuquerque is mentally divided up by the locals. The Northeast(expensive,new,safe), the Southeast, the Northwest(growing,new,safe), and the Southwest(old,historic and unsafe at night).

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    Driving Albuquerque: The re-building of the Big I....
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  • By Marti_Reed on August 24, 2002
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  • The re-building of the Big I. This is the interchange of I-40 and I-25, two major interstates. The re-building will clog up the freeway for the next two years. Get a good Albuquerque map and figure out alternatives.

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    Driving Albuquerque: Border Patrol
  • By Tinabeane on July 21, 2006
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  • Just and FYI if you are in the Southern part of New Mexico by Alamogordo on 70 or leaving Las Cruces up to Albuquerque on 25 be aware of the border patrol stops along the way. I am a citizen however my boyfriend is a residence. Since we were only traveling in the State of New Mexico we had no idea this might be an issue. He had his drivers license but no green card or passport with him. This caused about a 45 minute delay in the hot afternoon on a Sunday. He was able to call his work and give them his number and everything worked out okay. But this was a scarey experience to go through. Next time we travel in New Mexico we will be prepared.


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