Vulnerable Road Users, NM

11/04/2026

"Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood. The United States is experiencing a severe blood shortage that is limiting access to critical care in hospitals nationwide.
Here in New Mexico, the pandemic has forced Vitalant, formerly United Blood Services, to cancel more than 1,600 blood donation events. And while New Mexico’s high school students typically account for 30% of Vitalant’s blood donations, in-school donations have essentially dropped to zero with most students learning remotely.
“It takes over 300 blood donations a day to meet the needs of area patients and to be ready for emergencies,” said Pascen Booth, Senior Manager for Vitalant. “We all expect blood to be there for us if we ever need it, and with this decline in donations we are currently at critical need.” (nm.gov)

11/04/2026

It is of particular concern to our organization that after a number of years as one of the states with the highest number of deaths per vehicle miles driven, in 2025 New Mexico came out on the top of the list - the very most dangerous!! This is totally unacceptable, and we all have to do our parts to create and support change! Please follow our posts for some tangible ways you can reshape the future!

11/03/2026

We appreciate Mayor Enriquez and the Las Cruces City Council for taking the time to recognize our up-coming Weekend of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims at yesterday's city council meeting. You can find our event info here on Facebook and on our website. Please plan to be us on Nov. 14th and/or 15th as we honor the memory of those who have lost their lives on our streets and roads by committing ourselves to work toward a safer community!

11/03/2026

Let's keep being out on our streets totally about everbody getting home safe!

10/31/2026

10/31/2026

Watch for these, our most vulnerable ones, tonight!
Drive slow, stay alert, anticipate the unexpected!

10/28/2026

Let's help keep everyone safe! This time of year there are a larger amount of youngsters out there, depending on us !

10/28/2026

We all know driving impaired is dangerous.

Driving while completely absorbed in a phone can also slow reactions and take your awareness away from the road.

Don't drive “intexticated.”

Put the phone away before you pull away.
One drive. One job. Just Drive.

10/26/2026

Lots going on this week which will have children excited and distracted! PLEASE be EXTRA CAREFUL of them. Let's make sure everyone has a safe week!

10/24/2026

SLOW down in neighborhoods!

The child walking to school. The neighbor walking the dog. The family crossing the street.

We share our roads with people who matter to someone. Slow down in neighborhoods, stay alert, and make safe driving a priority.

Who do you love? Who loves you?® Let’s look out for one another.