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Live and Let Drive

The New Mexico Department of Transportation

A podcast that focuses on driving safety.

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59:28

Buzzkill: How Servers Prevent DWIs

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2025/09/10

In this episode, we talk with Tom Schuch, Director of Education at the New Mexico Restaurant Association, about the vital role servers and sellers play in preventing drunk driving. Fifty-eight percent of DWI arrests in New Mexico involve alcohol purchased at licensed establishments, making bartenders, servers, and clerks a first line of defense in keeping our roads safe. Tom shares insights from his years of experience training servers and sellers through New Mexico’s alcohol server certifica...

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52:25

Dust Storms

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2025/07/21

Dust storms are a growing and deadly hazard on New Mexico’s roads, with visibility dropping to zero in seconds and crashes claiming dozens of lives. In this episode, we speak with Trent Botkin from the Environmental Bureau of the New Mexico Department of Transportation about how dust storms form, why they’re becoming more frequent, and the serious risks they pose to drivers. Trent explains how NMDOT is tackling the problem at its root by restoring damaged land to prevent dust from rising in t...

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58:40

Hot Car Deaths: When Memory Fails

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2025/05/19

Since 1998, more than 1,000 children have died in hot cars. The majority of these tragic and entirely preventable losses are rooted not in neglect, but in a failure of the brain’s memory system. In this episode, we talk with Sue Auriemma, Vice President of Kids and Car Safety, about how and why these tragedies occur, the science behind memory failure, and what every parent and caregiver needs to know. Sue shares her own heartbreaking story and sheds light on the tireless advocacy efforts unde...

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41:39

ZeroProof Part 2: Underage Drinking Treatment

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2025/03/12

In Part 2 of our underage drinking series, we go behind the scenes into the real-life impact of alcohol use among teens. Joining us is Chrissy Pacheco, a substance use clinician at Serenity Mesa Youth Recovery Center, who works directly with young people battling addiction. Chrissy shares firsthand insights into the challenges teens face, from peer pressure to family influences, and the misconceptions surrounding underage drinking. She discusses the road to recovery, the role of parental infl...

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33:09

ZeroProof: Underage Drinking Prevention

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2024/09/23

In this episode of Live and Let Drive, we take a deep dive into the issue of underage drinking with guest Rebecca Neudecker from the Office of Alcohol Misuse Prevention at the New Mexico Department of Health. Underage drinking is not just about teens consuming alcohol — it’s about long-term impacts on brain development, future health risks, and a higher likelihood of alcohol misuse disorders in adulthood. Early alcohol use is linked to dangerous behaviors like drunk driving, raising the risk ...

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57:41

Motorcycle Safety: Ride On

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2024/07/30

In this episode of Live and Let Drive, we dive into the crucial topic of motorcycle safety with David Randall and Brittany Morrow, motorcycle enthusiasts and safety instructors from the New Mexico Motorcycle Safety Program.David and Brittany share their personal journeys into the world of motorcycling, highlighting the importance of proper training, the right safety gear, and a defensive riding approach. They discuss the fundamentals of motorcycle safety training, continuous skill improvement...

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55:43

Fatal Crash Unit

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2024/06/26

In this episode, we sit down with Sergeant James Burton of the Albuquerque Police Department and Aaron Wroten, a civilian reconstructionist. Both are vital members of the Fatal Crash Unit, a team that meticulously investigates fatal and near-fatal crashes to uncover the causes and prevent future tragedies.Sergeant Burton and Mr. Roten share their expertise and shed light on their investigation process, highlighting how their efforts significantly reduce investigation times. Their work n...

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58:52

Beyond the Numbers: Crash Report Insights

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2024/04/24

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49:23

The Apodaca Story

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2024/03/14

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54:12

How Drivers Interact with Technology

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2023/09/25

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36:55

Slodwn: A Crash Course on Speeding

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2023/07/25

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27:09

Sit Tight: A Talk About Seatbelt Safety

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2023/05/24

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40:23

How to End Distracted Driving

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2023/04/25

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32:41

A Thing or Two About DWI School

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2023/03/28

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32:39

MADD About Drunk Driving

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2023/01/09

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27:01

Drugged Driving in the Age of Legalized Cannabis

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2022/11/23

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35:43

Pedestrian Safety: A Two-Way Street

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2022/10/05

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28:35

A Life Changed Forever: The Story of Bobby Dilley

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2022/09/09

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35:27

A Day In the Life of a State Trooper

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2022/07/28

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