McKinley County DWI Program

12/19/2025

Day 7 – Underage Drinking Prevention 🎄✨
Underage drinking can dim the glow of the season with legal trouble ⚖️, accidents 🚗💨, or academic problems 📚 — but safe, alcohol-free choices brighten futures 🌟 and help families enjoy peaceful, low-stress celebrations 💛. Research shows delaying alcohol use lowers risks of injuries, dependence, and long-term harm. Here’s to a cozy, worry-free holiday 🧣☕🎁!

12/18/2025

Day 6 – Buckle Up for a Merry, Safe Holiday! 🎄✨
Safety reminder to always buckle up before you dash through the snow ❄️🛷. Seatbelts protect you, your loved ones 💛, and everyone traveling on McKinley County roads 🚗💨! Let’s keep enjoying the season by buckling up and arriving safely 🎁🌟.

12/17/2025

Day 5 – Prescription, over-the-counter, and illegal drugs can slow reaction time, affect focus, and impair coordination — even if the medication is legal. Driving under the influence of drugs can lead to accidents, injuries, legal trouble, and lasting consequences. Staying drug-free helps everyone enjoy a joyful, worry-free holiday season! 🎄🚗✨

12/16/2025

Day 4 – Know the Facts!
Even small amounts of alcohol can slow your reaction time, blur your vision, and make it harder to focus — all of which affect safe driving. 🚗✨This holiday season, keep the roads merry and bright by planning ahead and driving sober. Let’s keep everyone in McKinley County safe this season!

12/15/2025

Day 3 – Officer Appreciation! 👮‍♂️🎄✨
This holiday season, we’re sending a big thank you to our local law enforcement officers who help keep McKinley County’s roads safe and bright. 🚓💛 Your dedication and service make every journey safer for our families and community. We appreciate all you do — today and every day! 🙏🎁

12/14/2025

Day 2 – Keep the Season Bright!
Before the sleigh bells ring and the celebrations begin, make your plan to get home safely. 🎅✨ Whether it’s a sober driver, a rideshare, or a friend, planning ahead helps everyone enjoy the holidays merry and bright across McKinley County. ❤️

12/13/2025

Day 1 – Let’s kick off the season safely! December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. Celebrate responsibly, plan your rides, and help keep everyone on McKinley County roads safe and merry!🎄

12/12/2025

It's time to vote! Select your favorite festive door and add the number to the comments. Voting will end and be announced December 23, 2025. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

12/11/2025

12/10/2025

December is HIV/AIDS Awareness Month — a time to focus on health and prevention. Alcohol can weaken the immune system and make it harder for the body to fight infections, including HIV. Staying mindful about alcohol choices supports overall wellness, treatment effectiveness, and long-term health.

Protect yourself and your loved ones by making informed, healthy choices — every step toward wellness matters.