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DWI enforcement project launches in Doña Ana County
By Eliya Alvidrez at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — In an effort to reduce DWI incidents, the Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office announced it will begin conducting sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols. The enforcement project is planned to last throughout July. The checkpoints will be held at undisclosed locations betw...
Key takeaway The checkpoints will be held at undisclosed locations between 12 p.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The launch of this DWI enforcement project in Doña Ana County comes as a crucial step in addressing the persistent issue of drunk driving in the El Paso area. With the project's focus on sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols, law enforcement aims to deter impaired driving and prevent accidents. The fact that these checkpoints will be conducted at undisclosed locations between 12 p.m. and 2 a.m. suggests a strategic approach to targeting times when drunk driving is most prevalent. As the project unfolds throughout July, it will be worth monitoring its impact on DWI incidents in the county and whether it leads to a decrease in related accidents and fatalities. The success of this initiative could also inform future enforcement efforts in El Paso County, potentially leading to a broader regional approach to combating drunk driving.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — In an effort to reduce DWI incidents, the Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office announced it will begin conducting sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols. The enforcement project is planned to last throughout July. The checkpoints will be held at undisclosed locations betw...
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