New Mexico state government
City crews clean a platform for the new ART bus system near Albuquerque, N.M.'s Old Town on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Normally this area is booming with tourists because of spring break, but the recent coronavirus pandemic has forced visitors to stay away. (Roberto E. Rosales/The Albuquerque Journal via AP)
New Mexico has few medical masks to spare as virus spreads

Apr. 02, 2020 06:53 PM EDT

An empty central plaza and shopping district is shown amid a public health order that has closed down most retail stores and suspended dine-in restaurant service in Santa Fe, N.M., Friday, March 27, 2020. New Mexico Cabinet Secretary for Tourism Jen Schroer says the state's tourism industry will continue to suffer amid COVID-19 restrictions and vowed the state will do what it can to help hotels, tourist spots, and businesses recover once restrictions are lifted. (AP Photo/Morgan Lee)
New Mexico sees another huge spike in unemployment claims

By Russell Contreras And Morgan Lee Apr. 02, 2020 04:34 PM EDT