Gallup, New Mexico under lockdown to control the spread of coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

Gallup, New Mexico under lockdown to control the spread of coronavirus

CNN  

CNN — The governor of New Mexico declared a state of emergency Friday for the city of Gallup to “mitigate the uninhibited spread of Covid-19.” The city is under emergency restrictions to control the outbreak, according to a statement from New Mexico Gov. “I recognize this request is unusual and constitutes a drastic measure, and the emergency powers set out under the Riot Control Act should be invoked sparingly,” Gallup Mayor Louis Bonaguidi wrote in his letter. ‘Virus is running amok’ The emergency order and road closures will be enforced by Gallup city police, the McKinley County Sheriff’s Department, the New Mexico State Police and state Department of Transportation. The New Mexico National Guard will provide support in a non-law enforcement capacity.​ “The spread of this virus in McKinley County is frightful,” Lujan Grisham said.

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New Mexico updates public health order following CDC changes
2 years, 4 months ago

New Mexico updates public health order following CDC changes

Associated Press  

SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico’s emergency public health order was streamlined Friday, with state health officials saying the changes were in order given the evolution of the virus, the changing nature of the pandemic and new recommendations adopted by the federal government. The move comes after the nation’s top public health agency relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines and dropped the …

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