Public health order extends curbside limits through May 15
Governor Susan Grisham extends a health order allowing limited curbside and delivery for all businesses through May 15. Critics say the rule should let all firms reopen at 20 percent occupancy under fire code limits, while health officials stress minimizing contact to prevent COVID-19 spread. News staff and officials from the Attorney General’s Office pledged to work on a safe reopening plan.
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Mexican wolves expand in New Mexico Arizona area despite rancher tensions
A state of contention persists as the Mexican wolf population rises in New Mexico and Arizona. Officials cite a 163 count across the two states with reintroduction zones west and south of Chaves County. Ranchers condemn wolves as threats to livestock, while federal agencies seek a revised rule and seek public input until June 15.
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Navajo Nation lockdowns curb gatherings amid COVID surge
Gallup and surrounding areas face rising infections as lockdowns restrict travel and business hours. Hospital officials describe overwhelmed staff, full ICU beds, and transfers to Albuquerque while the Navajo Nation plans further limits to control the outbreak.
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New Mexico Reports Multiple COVID Deaths and County Cases
The release notes four new COVID-19 deaths with underlying conditions, including a McKinley County female in her 50s and a Sandoval County male in his 60s, plus a McKinley male in his 60s. County case counts include 89 in McKinley and 47 in San Juan, with smaller totals across Bernalillo, Dona Ana, and others.
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Gallup Extends Lockdown Under Riot Control Act
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham granted a Gallup mayoral request to extend the city lockdown through Thursday noon to curb COVID-19. The order keeps roads closed, limits business hours, and restricts vehicle occupancy while police, county sheriffs, state police, and transportation officials enforce the emergency.
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