Chaves County — State Police will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint on Friday July 6, 2012 in Chavez County.Our efforts continue to show a significant reduction in alcohol related fatalities. This is attributed to the continued media attention, intensive advertising, and these checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving. People are choosing to not drink and drive. This is the biggest step in keeping impaired drivers from crashing into our friends and families.

Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the right decision.

Who: New Mexico State Police

What: Sobriety Checkpoint

When: Friday July 6, 2012, evening

Where: Chavez County

Please contact Sergeant Lawrence Murray at (575)722-6200 if you are interested in attending.

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 Contact: Lieutenant Robert McDonald
NMSP.PIO@state.nm.us