FOR MANY, THIS MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY IS THE UNOFFICIAL START OF SUMMER, AND A GREAT TIME FOR A ROAD TRIP. AAA IS OUT WITH IT'S TRAVEL FORECAST FOR THE 8-STATE MOUNTAIN REGION WHICH INCLUDES NEW MEXICO. THEY EXPECT 2-POINT-7 MILLION PEOPLE WILL BE TRAVELING WITH MOST OF THOSE WILL BE TAKING ROAD TRIPS. THIS YEAR'S NUMBER IS ABOUT HALF A PERCENTAGE POINT LOWER THAN LAST YEAR.
AAA'S DOUG SHUPE SAYS IT INCLUDES TRIPS OF 50 MILES OR MORE WITH MOST OF THOSE WILL BE USING AN AUTOMOBILE TO GET TO THEIR DESTINATION. THE MEMORIAL DAY TRAVEL WINDOW STARTS THURSDAY AND RUNS THROUGH MONDAY.
