Drivers should watch for kids, buses

With school starting today, drivers are cautioned to remember where the crosswalks are and stop when a bus’ red, flashing lights are on.

Charmi Martinez, Sweetwater County School District No. 2 safety coordinator, said with school starting this week, parents and drivers need to pay attention.

“Every time we have a vacation or break it’s almost like they forget about us,” Martinez said. “We have a lot of people running red lights.”

Martinez said it is almost like residents do not know the proper protocols to follow for school buses.

If the bus is slowing down and puts on its yell...