New Mexico Auto Transport & Driving Information

New Mexico DMV Offices

Street Address

Lordsburg MVD

809 Main St.

Lordsburg, NM 88045

(505) 542-3706

 

Street Address

Silver City MVD

1876 Highway 180 East

Silver City, NM 88061

(505) 538-3281

 

Street Address

Bayard MVD

1 Central Ave.

Bayard, NM 88023

(505) 537-5313

 

Street Address

Clovis MVD

814 W. Sixth St.

Clovis, NM 88101

(505) 762-3732

 

Street Address

Clovis-Complete Compliance Services

5307 N. Prince St.

Clovis, NM 88101

(505) 762-3077

 

Street Address

Portales MVD

1410 S. O Ave.

Portales, NM 88130

(505) 356-8711

 

Street Address

Melrose MVD

105 Seventh St.

Melrose, NM 88124

(505) 253-4500

 

Street Address

Tucumcari MVD

1110 E. High St.

Tucumcari, NM 88401

(505) 461-4105

New Mexico Gas Prices

  • As of 1/21/10 the average gas price for New Mexico was: 2.648 The national average was: 2.719

New Mexico Speed Limits

Everyone who operates a motor vehicle must obey all speed limits.  Your vehicle control is affected by the speed at which you drive.

 

Maximum

  • 15 mph within a school zone, with a posted speed limit
  • 30 mph in business or residential areas, unless posted otherwise
  • 55 mph on public highways, unless posted otherwise
  • 75 mph on rural interstate highways, unless, posted otherwise

Minimum

No one should operate a vehicle at speeds which are less than the min. posted speed limit. If no minimum is posted, drive so that you do not interfere with regular traffic flow.  Always travel on the right-hand side of the road when your driving speed is slower than other vehicles.  Speed should be adjusted for traffic conditions and for the type of vehicle being operated and in order to avoid accidents.

Popular New Mexico Car Dealerships

Hamilton Big Country Ford

2400 Mabry Dr | Clovis, NM , 88101

PH: (505) 762-4427 | FX: (505) 763-6287

 

Bender Chevrolet Cadillac

2500 Mabry Dr | Clovis, NM , 88101

PH: (505) 763-4465 | FX: (505) 762-4270

 

Bender Chrysler Dodge

3400 Mabry Dr | Clovis, NM , 88101

PH: (505) 762-4511 | FX: (505) 763-5274

 

Watson Motor

600 W 7th St | Clovis, NM , 88101

PH: (505) 762-4551 | FX: (505) 763-3943

 

A-1 Lockpros

508 N Prince St | Clovis, NM , 88101

PH: (505) 762-8811 |

 

Bailey-Strebeck Mitsubishi

2020 Mabry Dr | Clovis, NM , 88101

PH: (505) 769-2277 |

 

Bender Honda

3000 Mabry Dr | Clovis, NM , 88101

PH: (505) 762-3701 | FX: (505) 769-1814

 

Miller Chevrolet

428 E Motel Dr | Lordsburg, NM , 88045

PH: (505) 542-9332 | FX: (505) 542-9287

 

Smith Ford Inc

412 E Motel Dr | Lordsburg, NM , 88045

PH: (505) 542-3551 |

 

Rich Ford

19 Plaza Loop | Edgewood, NM , 87015

PH: (505) 286-3000 |

 

Capitol Ford

4490 Cerrillos Rd | Santa Fe, NM , 87507

PH: (505) 473-3673 |

 

Phoenix Motor Cars Ltd

3901 Cerrillos Rd | Santa Fe, NM , 87507

PH: (505) 438-2811 |

 

Don Chalmers Lincoln Mercury Saab

2586 Camino Entrada | Santa Fe, NM , 87507

PH: (505) 984-8888 |

 

Santa Fe Nissan

2005 Saint Michaels Dr | Santa Fe, NM , 87505

PH: (505) 983-7337 |

 

Capitol City Auto Sales

3431 Cerrillos Rd | Santa Fe, NM , 87507

PH: (505) 474-8889 |

 

Santa Fe Pontiac Buick GMC

2721 Cerrillos Rd | Santa Fe, NM , 87507

PH: (505) 473-2886 | FX: (505) 471-1577

 

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New Mexico DUI Laws and Statistics

The state had 366 fatalities from motor vehicle accidents in 2008, 118 of which were alcohol related.

First New Mexico DUI Conviction

  • Jail: 90 Days Max.
  • Drivers License Suspension: One year max
  • Ignition Interlock: 1 Year
  • DWI School
  • Alcohol Evaluation
  • Community Service
  • Possible Alcohol Treatment

Second New Mexico DUI Conviction

  • Jail Time: Between 96 to 364 Days
  • Fine: From $500 to $1,000
  • Drivers License Suspension: 2 Years
  • Ignition Interlock – 2 Years
  • Alcohol Evaluation
  • Community Service
  • Treatment: Up to 5 Years of Probation

Third New Mexico DUI Conviction

  • Jail Time: Between 30 days to 364 Days
  • Fine: From $750 to $1,000
  • Drivers License Suspension: 3 Years
  • Ignition Interlock: 3 Years
  • Alcohol Evaluation
  • Community Service
  • Treatment: Up to 5 Years Probation

Fourth New Mexico DUI Conviction

  • Felony Offense
  • Prison Time: Between 6 to 18 Months
  • Fine: Up to $5,000
  • Drivers License Suspension: Lifetime With 5 Year Review
  • Ignition Interlock: Lifetime After 5 Year Review
  • Alcohol Evaluation Treatment

Fifth New Mexico DUI Conviction

  • Felony Offense
  • Prison Time: Between one to two years
  • Fine: Up to $5,000
  • Drivers License Suspension: Lifetime with 5 Year Review
  • Ignition Interlock: Lifetime after 5 Year Review
  • Alcohol Evaluation Treatment