New Mexico Heightens COVID-19 Restrictions | The Line

March 20, 2020 – In the midst of COVID-19 restrictions, Gene Grant and The Line opinion panel meets virtually through internet video to take a broad look at New Mexico’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Are state and local leaders doing enough? How have New Mexicans responded to the call for social distancing? Others believe New Mexico is overreacting. What are the immediate and long-term economic impacts on businesses and citizens, especially for low-income populations? 

Line Panelists:
Dan Foley, former NM state representative
Eric Griego, former NM state senator
Sophie Martin, attorney 

For Further Reading: 
2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)  — New Mexico Department of Health Website
Coronavirus in New Mexico — Albuquerque Journal
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Rise to 35 — Santa Fe New Mexican
UNM Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information —  University of New Mexico
NM Supreme Court Orders Further COVID-19 Restrictions for State Courts — The NM Political Report
Now Is the Time to Overreact — The Atlantic
ACLU: City’s emergency law may be ‘overreach’ — Albuquerque Journal
State extends eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits to workers affected by COVID-19 — KRWG
NM officials bring on additional infectious disease specialist to help with COVID-19 — The NM Political Report