Vaccine Rollout Faces Hurdles
January 29, 2021 – In her State of the State address, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham also talked about efforts to get the COVID vaccine to all New Mexicans who want it. The Line opinion panel looks at progress on the COVID vaccine rollout and stumbling blocks along the way. New Mexico ranks high in getting shots into arms, but the state still faces many logistical hurdles and short supply of the critical immunizations. The Line discusses challenges in vaccine distribution – and in getting message out about vaccine delivery.
This segment is part of our #YourNMGov project, in collaboration with KUNM radio and the Santa Fe Reporter. Support for public media (NMPBS and KUNM) provided by the Thornburg Foundation.
Host: Gene Grant
The Line Opinion Panel:
Dede Feldman, former state senator
Dan Foley, former state representative
Justine Fox-Young, former state representative
Eric Griego, former state senator
For More Information:
Governor’s Speech and Annotated Text of the Speech – Your NM Gov Project
Priority For Vaccines Still Muddled in New Mexico – Santa Fe New Mexican
State Tries to Clear up Vaccine Rollout Confusion – KOAT 7
Health Department Acknowledges Confusion, Pledges to Double-down on Education Efforts Regarding Vaccination Phase – Santa Fe Reporter
Biden Names Supply Chain Coordinator to COVID-19 Response Team – FreightWaves