New Mexico
Quick Lane Bowl predictions for Bowling Green vs. New Mexico State: 12/26
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The town of Detroit will host the Fast Lane Bowl as soon as once more this 12 months, and though it appeared like Jap Michigan may presumably be enjoying, the 2 groups concerned are Bowling Inexperienced and New Mexico State. Each groups completed the common season with a 6-6 file, and Monday’s contest will determine which crew can end above 0.500 on the 12 months.
Ford Area is a superb venue for this contest, so our consultants made Fast Lane Bowl predictions with odds offered by Caesars Sportsbook.
BOWLING GREEN VS. NEW MEXICO STATE PREDICTION: New Mexico State +3.5 (-110 at Caesars Sportsbook)
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Fast Lane Bowl predictions for Bowling Inexperienced vs. New Mexico State on Monday, 12/26
The Fast Lane Bowl will happen in Detroit at Ford Area as soon as once more this season, and this matchup marks the eighth recreation in its existence. The matchup options two groups which can be 6-6, because the Bowling Inexperienced Falcons will face off towards the New Mexico State Aggies. Though each groups share an an identical file, their paths this season haven’t been the identical.
Bowling Inexperienced grabbed only one win of their ultimate three video games, which got here towards Toledo, who had already solidified their spot within the MAC Championship. Of their different two video games throughout that span, they misplaced 38-14 to Ohio and 40-6 to Kent State. Moreover, their offense has scored greater than 17 factors in only one recreation in the course of the second half of their season.
New Mexico State had a sluggish begin to the 12 months, however they completed the season by going 6-2 down the stretch. Though they confronted weaker opposition in that span, they scored 49 factors or extra in three of their ultimate 4 video games. Moreover, three of their losses this season got here to Energy-5 conferences. So, though they’re 6-6, they’ve proven that they will rating and are in higher type than Bowling Inexperienced.
Bowling Inexperienced vs. New Mexico State soccer picks for the Fast Lane Bowl
New Mexico State isn’t good at stopping the run (155.8 yards per recreation, 76th within the nation), however they provide up simply 183.7 passing yards per contest (fifteenth within the nation). This can be a good signal as a result of Bowling Inexperienced produces simply over 70% of their offensive yards within the air. Moreover, the Aggies are giving up simply 24.3 factors per recreation, which allowed them to go 5-1 towards the unfold of their ultimate six video games.
Bowling Inexperienced has lined simply as soon as of their final 4 contests, and that got here towards Toledo after they had nothing to play for. Moreover, solely 4 of their six wins got here by greater than three factors, and two of these situations had been by precisely 4 factors. Given their observe file and the current type of each squads, we foresee a really tight matchup on Monday.
Due to this fact, we’ll again the warmer crew that can be getting factors. The very best guess from our Fast Lane Bowl predictions is for New Mexico State to cowl the +3.5 unfold out there at Caesars Sportsbook.
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Bowling Inexperienced vs. New Mexico State odds for the Fast Lane Bowl offered by Caesars Sportsbook
New Mexico State is a +3.5 underdog with -110 odds towards Bowling Inexperienced, who’re -3.5 favorites with an an identical -110 worth at Caesars Sportsbook. For those who threat $11 on NMSU +3.5 and so they pull off the upset or lose by three or fewer factors, you’d obtain $10 in winnings. Nonetheless, if you happen to again Bowling Inexperienced -3.5, and so they win by 4 factors or extra, you’d earn $10 of earnings. The sport whole (over/underneath) is 48.5, and either side of the overall have -110 odds.
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New Mexico
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Motorists traveling through Torrance County in central New Mexico are at a greater risk of injury or death by traffic accident, according to an analysis of fatal crash data.
H&P Law, a for-profit Las Vegas-based personal injury law firm analyzed data from Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and the Federal Highway Administration (FWHA) on the number of licensed drivers in New Mexico from 2017 through 2021 involved in fatal crashes, ranking the analysis’ results based on a 10,000 county population scale.
With a population of 15,000 people, Torrance County had 39 fatal crashes from 2017 until 2021, according to the analysis ― that’s a rate of 25.7 fatal crashes per 10,000 licensed drivers. That’s 126% above the state average of 11.36 per 10,000 people.
And Torrance County isn’t alone when it comes to rural roads in the state that allegedly pose a danger, though James Murray, spokesperson for the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District 5, said the analysis does not show the progress made to secure drivers who travel New Mexico roads.
Among the Top 10 “most dangerous counties” were Cibola, Socorro, McKinley, Sierra, Luna, Colfax, Quay, Taos and Rio Arriba.
New Mexico Department of Transportation challenges findings
Murray said NMDOT works to maintain state roads in Torrance County, helping to keep motorists safe and their vehicles in good condition.
“Just a few of the things our patrols do on a daily basis includes pothole repairs, mowing the grass on the shoulders to improve visibility, sweeping up dirt and dust from the shoulders to improve drivability,” he said.
Murray said in District 5, which encompasses Santa Fe and surrounding area, crews also repair right of way fences to prevent large animals from entering the roadway along with sealing roads to preserve structural integrity.
Interstate 40 starts in Wilmington, North Carolina and travels through Tucumcari, Albuquerque, Gallup and Grants and ends in Barstow, California.
“Almost 60 miles of I-40 runs through Torrance County and that it is a heavily travelled stretch of road, especially for large vehicles,” Murray said. That’s why the State in 2023 invested in completing a repaving project of 40 lane miles of roadway, which was removed and replaced, he said.
Other rural New Mexico counties make list for high rates of fatal crashes
Located west of Albuquerque, Cibola County, which ranked second in highest number of reported fatal crashes per population, reportedly had an average of 23.2 fatal crashes per 10,000 people.
Socorro County, ranked third, had a rate of 18.2 fatal accidents per 10,000 residents with 105 fatal crashes across the five-year period included in the analysis.
“The conditions of our roads are of great concern to me and I am troubled to see that Socorro County ranks among the most dangerous counties for drivers,” said State Sen. Crystal Diamond Brantley (R-35).
Brantley, of Elephant Butte, lives in Sierra County. With a population of around 11,000 people, Sierra County had 19 traffic crash deaths from 2017 to 2021 ― that’s a rate of 16.5 crashes per 10,000, and according to the analysis ranked fifth behind McKinley County at fourth with a rate of 17.1.
“In recent years, the (New Mexico) Legislature has prioritized our transportation infrastructure, and this past Legislative Session, we appropriated $205 million for road projects across the state,” Brantley said.
“However, this just a drop in the bucket when you consider the needs statewide.”
Brantley is a member of the Senate Finance Committee, and her District encompasses Luna and Sierra counties – both on the most dangerous list – as well as Hidalgo County and Doña Ana County.
Increased investment needed for New Mexico highways
Brantley said New Mexico’s interstates, interchanges and bridges can pose a hazard to public safety.
“We must ensure that the needs of rural New Mexico are not overlooked,” she said.
A report released in early 2024 by the Washington, D.C.-based National Transportation Research Group (TRIP) noted a lack of sufficient funding for transportation in New Mexico, a fact that made it difficult to maintain and improve the existing transportation infrastructure in the state.
“Increased investment in transportation improvements could relieve traffic congestion, improve road, bridge and transit conditions, boost safety, and support long-term economic growth in New Mexico,” read part of TRIP’s report.
The cost of deteriorated, congested and unsafe conditions across New Mexico’s roads and bridges can reach as high as $3.3 billion each year, according to TRIP, placing a financial burden on motorists, in addition to lost time and vehicle wear and tear.
From 2018 to 2022, 2,162 people were killed in traffic crashes in New Mexico. In 2022, New Mexico had 1.77 traffic fatalities for every 100 million miles traveled, the third highest rate in the nation and significantly higher than the national average of 1.35, according to the report.
New Mexico’s safest counties for drivers
The news isn’t all bad as Los Alamos was ranked the safest county for drivers in New Mexico in the same analysis.
Doña Ana was second with only 4.6 accidents per 10,000. Sandoval County was third with a rate of 5.2 and Otero was fourth with 5.9 incidents per 10,000 people.
The rest of the Top 10 safest list was rounded out with Valencia, Santa Fe, Curry, Chaves, Bernalillo and San Miguel.
Mike Smith can be reached at 575-628-5546 or by email at MSmith@currentargus.com or @ArgusMichae on X, formerly known as Twitter.
New Mexico
Tips for driving during dust storms in SE New Mexico
Folks in southeastern New Mexico know dust storms create low visibility, and it can be dangerous when driving.
CHAVES COUNTY, N.M. – If you live in southeastern New Mexico, you know the wind brings a lot of dirt.
Dust storms create low visibility and it can be dangerous when driving. KOB 4 found out what to do if you’re caught in the middle.
The National Weather Service says when there’s a dust storm or brownout conditions, the best thing to do is pull off the road, turn off your lights, keep your foot off the brake and stay inside the car. If you stay on the road, keep your lights on.
“You don’t want people to see your lights and use them as a target, thinking that the roadway is where you’re at. And obviously you’re not, you’re not traveling, you’re standing still. However, they often know that people in a dust storm are traveling through with their lights on and their flashers,” said Chaves County Undersheriff Charles Yslas.
Yslas says it’s not uncommon to see people crash during these conditions.
“In this last dust storm, probably about three months ago or so, we had a large pile up on State Road 2. We had another large pile up in which a person unfortunately was killed on 285. So it’s imperative to use that situational awareness,” said Yslas.
Right now, the sheriff’s department tries to warn people ahead of time, but they hope to implement new features they think will help.
“We’d like to see signs, not just signage, but flashing signs so that they are visible, and they draw attention,” said Yslas. “If you can avoid the incident or if you can prepare for the incident, you have a higher probability of success and safety.”
New Mexico
15 injured after SUV plows into New Mexico thrift shop
More than a dozen people were injured Tuesday after a sports utility vehicle crashed through the front glass wall of a thrift store in Las Cruces, authorities said.
First responders said 10 of the 15 injured in Tuesday’s crash were taken to hospitals for treatment and one person had life-threatening injuries.
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They said the injured included employees and customers inside the Savers store.
Dan Trujillo, a spokesman for the Las Cruces Police and Fire Department, said the cause of the crash is unclear but didn’t appear to be intentional.
Elijah Sanchez, a Savers employee, said he heard people “screaming in pain” after the 10:30 a.m. crash.
“It was pretty chaotic,” Sanchez told Las Cruces TV station KFOX 14/CBS 4. “I didn’t know what to think, but I just knew that the best thing to do was to try and go help the people who needed help.”
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The name and age of the SUV driver wasn’t immediately released by authorities.
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