Posted on 11/24/2020 3:04:59 PM PST by Enlightened1
A dozen grocery stores around the state have been forced to close for two weeks because of a public health order issued by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham at a time when the state’s residents are suffering from record high unemployment and food insecurity, critics say.
The order requires businesses with four or more rapid responses of COVID-19 cases reported within in a 14-day period to close for two weeks.
More than 25 essential businesses were shut down as of Monday afternoon, including a number of grocery stores and major retailers.
The closures include two Walmarts in Albuquerque and one in Santa Fe, an Albertson’s in Roswell, a Smiths Food & Drug Center in Albuquerque and New Mexico Food Distribution Center in Albuquerque.
The state’s environment department has published a complete list of businesses that have been closed due to employees testing positive for COVID-19, as well as a watch list, and FAQ about the watch list.
Access to purchase food is now limited because of another order issued by the governor requiring capacity limitations at all stores. New Mexicans are now waiting outside, standing in line for up to two hours, local news reports indicate, which the governor’s office has disputed.
The governor’s office said, “The state is not forcing anyone to stand in a crowded line, as you suggest,” in response to requests for comment from KOB4 News TV.
But John Block at PInon Post says the governor’s office claims are “untrue and easily disprovable.” He posted photos of New Mexicans waiting in long lines outside of grocery stores with dates and time stamps. The photos were taken between Nov. 13 and Nov. 23.
“Upon the news that limits of 75 people inside each store, retailers pre-emptively began limiting capacities to begin compliance with...
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Insane
The Land of Disenchantment.
The Leftist Marxist mentality is a form of mental illness.
Hunger will bring out the worst in people. Be pretty incredible if it all starts in New Mexico.
that is scary
Venezuela food lines begin.....
Insane.
Like that’s going to help. Stupid.
Related....
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They won’t be satisfied until everyone is equally
unhappy.
yesterday 15 deaths, 96% co-morbidity, so less than 1 healthy person died yesterday
https://www.bing.com/search?q=covid%20deaths%20per%20day%20in%20new%20mexico&qs=n&form=QBRE&sp=-1&pq=covid%20deaths%20per%20day%20in%20new%20mexico&sc=1-34&sk=&cvid=9A88965384A14D69845B323AA69A2114
That’s a poorly written title.
It’s only 12 specific stores.
Starvation and survival are really powerful motivators.
I think these freaks get off on creating misery, especially where none existed. And to think, half of these governors probably weren’t really even fairly elected.
The government cheese trucks will arrive before that happens.
NM citizens can surround the governor’s mansion and keep the food delivery vehicles out.
Except those in “charge”.
12 to start,
“More than 25 essential businesses were shut down as of Monday afternoon, including a number of grocery stores and major retailers.”
Oh don’t worry. It will keep expanding.
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