Watch for them, especially at night. Deer and elk are common, especially on lower Pajarito Road. Drive cautiously, and if one is in sight, use low beams.
Cattle occasionally cross highways on open range.
Again, use caution and lower your beams. Seatbelts are mandatory under state law. The driver is responsible for ensuring that children wear seatbelts. Fines for violations are high. Snow, ice and sleet are common weather during winter months.