{"id":22117,"date":"2026-07-01T10:00:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T16:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/?p=22117"},"modified":"2026-07-01T10:06:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T16:06:30","slug":"state-parks-increases-bui-patrols-for-fourth-of-july-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/blog\/2026\/07\/01\/state-parks-increases-bui-patrols-for-fourth-of-july-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"State Parks increases BUI patrols for Fourth of July weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:<\/h4>\n<h4>July 1, 2026<\/h4>\n<h2>State Parks increases BUI patrols for Fourth of July weekend<\/h2>\n<p>SANTA FE \u2013 As boating activity surges over the Fourth of July holiday, New Mexico State Parks will significantly increase on\u2011the\u2011water patrols on July 3\u20135 as part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasbla.org\/operationdrywater\/home\">Operation Dry Water<\/a>, a nationwide effort to prevent boating under the influence (BUI) and enhance public safety on waterways.<\/p>\n<p>In partnership with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and the U.S. Coast Guard, New Mexico State Parks officers will conduct targeted enforcement, public education; and safety compliance checks throughout the holiday weekend.<\/p>\n<p>According to the 2024 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safeboatingcouncil.org\/resources\/recreational-boating-facts\/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20669601247&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw9ZLSBhCcARIsAEhGKgOb-f6JcnpT3YpMoH2v2CYdbLCsR45oupA6plc9G0qaRXnFwkLAr1kaAoSzEALw_wcB\">U.S. Coast Guard Recreational Boating Statistics<\/a>, alcohol use remains the leading known contributing factor in recreational boating fatalities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYour New Mexico State Parks are great and accessible destinations to enjoy the Fourth of July safely on the water,\u201d New Mexico State Parks Division director, <strong>Toby Vel\u00e1squez<\/strong> said. \u201cBoating under the influence is completely preventable, yet it puts everyone on or near the water at risk. To ensure a safe and memorable holiday weekend, our officers will strictly enforce BUI laws.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>BUI laws &amp; safety reminders:<\/p>\n<p>Operating a vessel with a BAC of 0.08% or higher is illegal in New Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>Alcohol and drug impairment reduce balance, coordination, reaction time, and judgment\u2014leading to preventable accidents, injuries, and fatalities.<\/p>\n<p>Violations can result in arrest, fines, and other legal consequences, along with serious or fatal injuries.<\/p>\n<p>New Mexico State Parks urges all recreationists to boat sober, designate a non\u2011drinking operator, and always wear a life jacket when on or near water.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Operation Dry Water<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Operation Dry Water is a year\u2011round national initiative dedicated to reducing alcohol\u2011 and drug\u2011related boating incidents through enforcement and public education. The annual heightened enforcement weekend over July 4th has become a cornerstone of coordinated national boating safety efforts.<\/p>\n<p>More information on boating under the influence and safe boating practices can be found at: www.operationdrywater.org or www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/activities\/boating-2\/<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22118\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22118\" src=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/ODWSticker-NewMexico-1024x896.png\" alt=\"OPERATION DRY WATER NEW MEXICO\" width=\"1024\" height=\"896\" class=\"size-large wp-image-22118\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/ODWSticker-NewMexico-1024x896.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/ODWSticker-NewMexico-980x858.png 980w, https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/ODWSticker-NewMexico-480x420.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22118\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">OPERATION DRY WATER NEW MEXICO<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SANTA FE \u2013 As boating activity surges over the Fourth of July holiday, New Mexico State Parks will significantly increase on\u2011the\u2011water patrols on July 3\u20135 as part of Operation Dry Water, a nationwide effort to prevent boating under the influence (BUI) and enhance public safety on waterways. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":77,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text]FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: \r\n\r\nJuly 1, 2026 \r\n\r\nState Parks increases BUI patrols for Fourth of July weekend  \r\n\r\nSANTA FE \u2013 As boating activity surges over the Fourth of July holiday, New Mexico State Parks will significantly increase on\u2011the\u2011water patrols on July 3\u20135 as part of Operation Dry Water, a nationwide effort to prevent boating under the influence (BUI) and enhance public safety on waterways. \r\n\r\nIn partnership with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and the U.S. Coast Guard, New Mexico State Parks officers will conduct targeted enforcement, public education; and safety compliance checks throughout the holiday weekend. \r\n\r\nAccording to the 2024 U.S. Coast Guard Recreational Boating Statistics, alcohol use remains the leading known contributing factor in recreational boating fatalities. \r\n\r\n\u201cYour New Mexico State Parks are great and accessible destinations to enjoy the Fourth of July safely on the water,\u201d New Mexico State Parks Division director, Toby Vel\u00e1squez said. \u201cBoating under the influence is completely preventable, yet it puts everyone on or near the water at risk. To ensure a safe and memorable holiday weekend, our officers will strictly enforce BUI laws.\u201d \r\n\r\nBUI laws & safety reminders: \r\n\r\nOperating a vessel with a BAC of 0.08% or higher is illegal in New Mexico. \r\n\r\nAlcohol and drug impairment reduce balance, coordination, reaction time, and judgment\u2014leading to preventable accidents, injuries, and fatalities. \r\n\r\nViolations can result in arrest, fines, and other legal consequences, along with serious or fatal injuries. \r\n\r\nNew Mexico State Parks urges all recreationists to boat sober, designate a non\u2011drinking operator, and always wear a life jacket when on or near water. \r\n\r\nAbout Operation Dry Water \r\n\r\nOperation Dry Water is a year\u2011round national initiative dedicated to reducing alcohol\u2011 and drug\u2011related boating incidents through enforcement and public education. 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