UPDATED 5:30Am 6/30/14:According to state police, officer Carlos Verdugo was released from a Lubbock, Texas, hospital on Sunday evening. He will now be recuperating at his home. We thank the Lord for this news. Enough is Enough! Throw the key away! One strike and your out, I’ve been saying this for years.but the Politicians have no guts! No more keys to a car! We have a horrendous problem in New Mexico of drunk drivers, we lead the nation in alcohol related deaths, and now one of New Mexico’s finest was severely injured after being struck by a drunk. Let us be in constant prayer for the officer. KOB TV Reports: New Mexico police officer hit by suspected drunken driver dlvr.it/68yF3B