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Commission approves removing east/west stop signs on Roosevelt Road 7; residents press for fixes at Road 6/Highway 88
Summary
Roosevelt County commissioners approved removing east/west stop signs on Roosevelt Road 7 (between NM‑206 and NM‑88) contingent on checking whether a hearing‑impaired child still lives nearby, and heard extended public concern about crashes at Roosevelt Road 6 and NM‑88, with requests for flashing lights, rumble strips or increased patrols.
Commissioners voted to remove the east/west stop signs on Roosevelt Road 7 between State Highway 206 and NM‑88, contingent on county staff confirming whether a hearing‑impaired child still resides near the intersection.
The motion followed resident requests to make the road a through street (mirroring a previous configuration on Road 8). Road staff noted truck turning and maintenance considerations at the intersection; Sheriff Sanchez advised leaving signs in place because removing them previously correlated with crashes in another location. Commissioners balanced those concerns and approved removal contingent on staff findings.
Separately, residents provided extended testimony about safety at the intersection of Roosevelt Road 6 and NM‑88, describing multiple serious collisions and urging countermeasures. Speakers recommended speed bumps, flashing lights, rumble strips, or increased patrols; road staff said rumble strips or enhanced signage with flashing beacons could be options but cautioned that speed bumps can raise liability and vehicle‑damage concerns. Commissioners asked county road staff to inspect the location and report back with recommendations.
Action: Motion to remove two stop signs on Road 7 carried; staff to verify residence conditions. Staff directed to evaluate intersection 6 & NM‑88 for safety improvements and to recommend feasible, lawful countermeasures.
