New Mexico DRE Program
Welcome to New Mexico's Drug-Impaired Driving Training Program
New Mexico Statewide DRE Call-Out Program Is Now Live!
The New Mexico Statewide Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Call-Out Program is officially active and available to assist law enforcement agencies across the state.
This system provides a streamlined way to request a certified DRE when investigating suspected drug-impaired driving cases.
When should you request a DRE?
• When a subject is lawfully arrested for DWI and provides a breath sample and
• When the breath alcohol content is below a .08 and does not match the impairment and
• When drugs are suspected (illegal, prescription, cannabis, or poly-substance)
How the System Works:
Once you have access to the call-out number, you simply text:
• Your agency name
• Location of the subject
• Contact officer name and phone number (a good contact number for the officer, not dispatch)
• Subject’s BrAC
Our team will coordinate with available DREs in your county and facilitate the call-out.
To receive the call-out number:
Because this is a public page, the call-out number is not posted here.
Law enforcement or dispatch agencies interested in obtaining the DRE call-out number may email:
Active Drug Recognition Expert Coverage by County
Hover over a county to view the number of active DREs in that area.
Training
The New Mexico DRE Program offers the following training to law enforcement at no cost:
Recognizing Impairment
Enhancing Workplace Safety
What is a Drug Recognition Expert
What is a Drug Recognition Expert? What do they do? When are they called in to assist in a DWI investigation? The International Association of Chiefs of Police addresses all of these questions in this roll call training video.
Use the button to download our 2026 Training Calendar or view upcoming classes below:
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About the New Mexico DRE Program
Program Background
A drug recognition expert or drug recognition evaluator (DRE) is a police officer trained to recognize impairment in drivers under the influence of drugs other than, or in addition to, alcohol.
New Mexico DRE
The State of New Mexico has participated in the DRE Program since 1992. With drug-impaired driving cases on the rise, NMDRE is committed to continuously training officers how to recognize the drug-impaired driver.
