Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham closed down early and began opening late, slowly and carefully. Masks are required. Social distancing is required.
So why are our numbers rising? I can only think that it is because many New Mexicans are ignoring the requirements, and businesses are lax in enforcing them.
I have witnessed four groups of customers waiting in line at my favorite burger place. They were well back from the order window, but were standing very close together, with one group almost breathing down the necks of the one ahead. None were wearing masks.
I am now taking this personally. Such carelessness could eventually spread the virus to me. If so, my last thought will be a curse on all of those who transmitted it, ultimately, to me. I would have them die a painful death from that virus, and then go straight to Hell for all eternity.
Adele E. Zimmermann
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