{"id":450,"date":"2009-11-26T09:24:48","date_gmt":"2009-11-26T16:24:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.swproperties.com\/new-mexico-news\/?p=450"},"modified":"2009-11-26T09:24:48","modified_gmt":"2009-11-26T16:24:48","slug":"new-mexico-aaa-statewide-gas-prices-averaging-2-66-this-thanksgiving-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swproperties.com\/new-mexico-news\/uncategorized\/new-mexico-aaa-statewide-gas-prices-averaging-2-66-this-thanksgiving-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"New Mexico AAA: Statewide Gas Prices Averaging $2.66 This Thanksgiving Holiday!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recent travel surveys anticipate as many as 2.1 million, or 9.6 percent of Mountain region travelers, including New Mexico, will drive to their destination this Thanksgiving holiday weekend.\u00c2\u00a0 As vacationers prepare to travel, motorists will find gas prices are 3 cents more than the national average, according to AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch.<\/p>\n

The average price of regular unleaded gasoline remained the same statewide since last week, at $2.66 a gallon. The national average price fell by one cent from $2.64 to $2.63.<\/p>\n

In Albuquerque travelers are paying an average of $2.59.\u00c2\u00a0 This is the least expensive average price compared to other metropolitan areas in New Mexico.\u00c2\u00a0 The state\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s highest price is in Lac Cruces at $2.63.\u00c2\u00a0 Gas prices in the Santa Fe area are averaging $2.62.\u00c2\u00a0 Motorists traveling to neighboring states for the holiday will find gas averaging $2.48 in Texas, $2.57 in Colorado, $2.73 in Nevada, and $2.60 in Arizona.<\/p>\n

Travel in the Mountain region this Thanksgiving holiday, which includes: New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming, will increase less than one percent.\u00c2\u00a0 Nearly 2.5 million from the Mountain region are expected to travel, that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s more than 11 percent of the total population for the region.\u00c2\u00a0 Most Mountain region travelers are expected to drive an average of 661 miles this holiday.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Nearly every holiday, studies have shown that several million motorists will experience vehicle problems on the way to their destination.\u00c2\u00a0 Before taking to the road for a long car trip, remember to double check the tires, battery, belts, hoses and fluid levels,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said AAA New Mexico spokesperson Sarah Schimmer.\u00c2\u00a0 \u00e2\u20ac\u0153If you plan to travel to a colder climate, don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t forget to equip your car with antifreeze.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

AAA\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s network of approved repair facilities is a free public service to help consumers find trustworthy repair shops with certified technicians.\u00c2\u00a0 Consumers can find Approved Auto Repair facilities online at\u00c2\u00a0 http:\/\/www.AAA.com\/repair<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Before you find yourself stranded along your travel route, AAA New Mexico suggests including the following items in the car:<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 State and local maps<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Cell phone car charger<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Fully equipped first aid kit<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Bottled water<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Non-perishable foods<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Tissues and\/or pre-moistened towels<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Blanket or sleeping bag<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Tool kit including jumper cables and a tire iron<\/p>\n

Additionally, AAA New Mexico can help travelers planning to drive this holiday with TripTiks that include detailed directions, outlines areas with road construction, notes points of interest along the route and affordable hotels if motorists need accommodations if they do find themselves stranded before arriving to their destination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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