COVID-19: Reactions to New Public Health Orders | The Line

May 22, 2020 – Gene Grant and The Line opinion panel discuss the state’s reaction to the governor’s COVID-19 response updates, which went into effect May 16 and included opening more retail businesses but not opening restaurants to dine-in service. That new public health order also requires, with few exceptions, wearing face masks in public – a mandate that is not sitting well with everyone.  Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham also said in a news conference this week that the state is on track for further reopenings, which would include in-store dining, starting June 1. 

Host: Gene Grant 

Line Panelists:
Dede Feldman, former state senator 
Dan Foley, former state representative 
Cathryn McGill, NM Black Leadership Council 

For More Information: 
State on track to expand reopening on June 1 – NM Political Report
Legislative special session set for June 18 – Albuquerque Journal
Mixed reviews by New Mexicans on new mask mandate – KRQE
Many Santa Fe retailers reopen after being closed for months – Santa Fe New Mexican
Faithful begin to return to church – Santa Fe New Mexican
Churches across the state slowly reopen for in-person services – KOB 4