• A multi-lane highway with several cars driving in both directions, passing signs indicating Candelaria Rd next signal, with a backdrop of mountains and a partly cloudy sky.

    Advancing Traffic Safety

    We work to protect New Mexico families based on the belief that the best way to battle traffic-related death and injury is through education and prevention. 

  • A woman in a pink tank top and black pants sitting on the ground beside a car, with a baby in a car seat nearby. A man, wearing a gray t-shirt, shorts, sunglasses, and a cap, is crouched down, showing her something in a magazine or pamphlet. The scene is outdoors on a sunny day in a parking lot, with trees and a brick wall in the background.

    Car Seat Safety

    3 out of 4 car seats are not used correctly. Could yours be one of them?

  • A woman sitting in the driver's seat of a car, fastening her seatbelt with keys hanging from the gear shift, and autumn trees visible through the window.

    Seat Belt Safety

    Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among those aged 1-54 in the U.S.

  • People working on a car accident scene, measuring the distance between vehicles for an investigation.

    Law Enforcement Programs

    We collaborate with law enforcement to provide training and support for traffic safety initiatives statewide.

  • Two women smiling indoors, holding an award plaque, with a computer and office supplies in the background.

    Recognized Excellence

    Safer New Mexico Now is a NHTSA Public Service Award recipient