New Restrictions as COVID-19 Soars

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November 20, 2020 – Gene Grant and The Line opinion panelists talk about new COVID restrictions that went into effect this week, as New Mexico continues to set ominous new virus records. The panel addresses the dilemma of balancing the needs of local businesses with the need to keep New Mexicans safe. They also discuss how well families will follow the stay-at-home mandate when it comes to the Thanksgiving holiday. 

Host: Gene Grant 

The Line Opinion Panel:     
Dan Foley, former state representative  
Tom Garrity, The Garrity Group PR  
Giovanna Rossi, Collective Action Strategies  
Laura Sanchez, attorney  

For More Information: 
N.M. Tightens Public Health Restrictions Amid ‘Reset’ – Office of the Governor 
What Is an Essential Business?  – New Mexico Department of Health 
Big-Box Stores Face Restrictions Under New Mexico Public Health Order  – Santa Fe New Mexican 
Governor Tightens, Clarifies NM’s Latest Shutdown Order – Albuquerque Journal 
Carlsbad Businesses Brace for Two-Week Lock Down Amid COVID-19  – Carlsbad Current Argus 
Law Enforcement Key to Fighting COVID, Gov’s Office Says – Santa Fe New Mexican