Santa Fe, NM – Drivers in Santa Fe faced stepped-up enforcement Thursday as New Mexico State Police conducted a four-hour proactive traffic operation aimed at improving road safety and reducing violations.
According to the New Mexico State Police, the Oct. 16 operation resulted in 85 traffic stops across the city, with 33 citations issued for various traffic offenses. Officers also made 14 warrant arrests and documented one crash report during the effort.
The operation was supported by the NMSP Air Unit and Motors Unit, which assisted in identifying violations and conducting stops throughout the area. Officials said the effort was part of the agency’s ongoing commitment to community safety and proactive policing.
The traffic initiative focused on addressing unsafe driving behaviors and ensuring compliance with state traffic laws. Police said similar operations will continue throughout the year as part of a broader safety campaign aimed at reducing crashes and fatalities across New Mexico roadways.
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