Drivers in New Mexico are considered intoxicated when they operate passenger vehicles with blood alcohol concentrations of .08% or higher or commercial vehicles with BACs of .04% or higher. For motorists who are not permitted to consume alcohol because they are under...
Artificial intelligence can make driving safer
Many New Mexico residents who have been involved in car accidents are eagerly anticipating the development of more crash-avoidance technology. Designers have produced several artificial intelligence features aimed to prevent car accidents, and there is evidence that...
New Mexico judge orders suspect held without bail
A New Mexico judge ordered a man accused of sexual assault to remain in custody while he awaits trial. The ruling was handed down following a July 2 motion hearing in Chaves County. During the hearing, prosecutors convinced the judge that the man posed a threat to the...
5 common factors in large truck accidents
Drivers in Santa Fe and Albuquerque encounter 18-wheelers on a regular basis. These can be as much as 20 times heavier than the average passenger vehicle. Therefore, getting into an accident with a semi-truck often results in catastrophic injuries or death. Below are...
Former court-appointed guardian sentenced for embezzlement
A New Mexico man who once worked as a court-appointed guardian has been sentenced to serve six years in a federal corrections facility. The man learned of his fate on June 6 in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. During the sentencing hearing, the...
