In school districts having hazards walking conditions as determined by the local school board and confirmed by the state transportation director, students of any grade may be transported a lesser distance then that provided in subsection B of Section 22-16-4, NMSA 1978. The standards shall be flexible and not rigidly applied by the local school board and the state transportation director to prevent accidents and help ensure student safety.
N.M. Admin. Code § 6.41.3.6