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Indoor Mask Mandate Ends

February 25, 2022
A person holding a disposable mask by the strap.

2.25.2022 – The Line Opinion Panel reacts to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s decision to end the statewide indoor mask mandate. State Health Secretary Dr. David Scrase cites a significant drop in cases, hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19. Panelists try to understand the rationale and discuss the burden school districts must now carry. Host: Gene Grant…

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Omicron’s Impacts in New Mexico

January 7, 2022
A smiley face and the words "stay safe" spray painted onto pavement.

January 7, 2022 – The Line Panel reacts to the most recent updates from the Department of Health on the Omicron variant. Early data seems to suggest it is a milder version of the virus, but spreads at more than 3-times the rate of the Delta variant. As we wait for more data to give…

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New Mexico in Focus is on hiatus as our team gears up for coverage of the general election; we'll be back with all new journalism in October.