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Residents press Roosevelt County for safety fixes at local intersections; commissioners act on SRR7 contingent review
Summary
Residents urged measures to reduce collisions at SRR6 & NM 88 and asked to return SRR7 to through‑traffic. Commissioners voted 3–2 to remove east–west stop signs on SRR7 contingent on verification about a hearing‑impaired child; no immediate action was taken on the SRR6/NM 88 safety requests.
Community members told the Roosevelt County Commission on June 10 that two rural intersections have seen recent collisions and dangerous speeding.
Chesney Hatch and Eldon Hays said drivers frequently fail to stop at the SRR6 and New Mexico Highway 88 intersection and described multiple collisions, particularly east‑bound. They asked the commission to consider measures to reduce speeds and improve compliance. Sheriff Javier Sanchez suggested lighted stop signs or speed bumps; Finance Administrator Andrew Patterson asked whether rumble strips might be feasible, and road supervisor Mr. Dominguez said crews could evaluate options. The commission did not adopt a traffic‑calming measure during the meeting.
Separately, Commissioner Malin Parker moved to remove east–west stop signs on SRR7 (between State Highways 206 and 88) contingent on Mr. Dominguez verifying whether a hearing‑impaired child lives in the area. Sheriff Sanchez recommended keeping the signs in place for safety. The motion carried 3–2 (Dixon, Parker and Munoz yes; Grider and Criswell no). The commission instructed staff to verify the presence of a hearing‑impaired child before removing signage.
No timeline for removal or further mitigation steps at the SRR6/NM 88 intersection was established; staff said they would evaluate options and report back.
