You should have waited for New Mexico. I had one there 25+ years ago that must have just dropped off the radar screen, no pun intended, at some later time. Sometimes ignoring things works.
Whatever you do, do not just pay the ticket. You can probably get deferred and keep it off your driving record. They are really only interested in the money anyway.
Troy
Those who shoot from the hip usually end up just shooting themselves.
Plan the grub and grub the plan.
Where is the party tonight? Who is bringng the drinks?