THE STATE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETS THURSDAY TO CONSIDER A RULE CHANGE THAT WOULD ALLOW DIGITAL BILLBOARDS ALONG THE INTERSTATE OR OTHER FEDERAL HIGHWAYS IN NEW MEXICO. THE MOVE IS OPPOSED BY THE NON-PROFIT "SCENIC AMERICA". THE GROUP'S VICE PRESIDENT MARGARET LLOYD SAYS ALLOWING ELECTRONIC BILLBOARDS WOULD HARM NEW MEXICO'S SCENIC BEAUTY.
LLOYD SAYS DRIVER SAFETY COULD ALSO BE AFFECTED. OUTDOOR ADVERTISERS SAY DIGITAL SIGNS DON'T INCREASE TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS, NOR DO THEY HAVE AN IMPACT ON DARK SKIES.
