New Mexico Senate Republican Office
SENATOR GREGORY BACA

May 15, 2020

R – Belen-29

OPEN UP NEW MEXICO
Dear Governor Lujan Grisham,
Although serious, effects of the COVID 19 virus have not risen to
the levels initially thought by many experts and leaders both
nationally and statewide. Common sense would dictate a rational,
measured response to what we now know about the spread of this
virus and the data available to us. With that, I urge you to now, as the
chief executive of the State of New Mexico, lift all mandates under
the current Order(s) in favor of a full opening of New Mexico by
May 21, 2020 0800 hours.
The recent Department of Health orders coupled with the separate
and unrelated budget shortfall, caused by over optimism in the oil
markets, will undoubtedly have disastrous effect on the New Mexico
economy. This massive economic shortfall will impact services for
those regularly receiving assistance as well as those who find
themselves newly unemployed and impoverished. Any extensions to
these Orders now cause damage to New Mexico the likes of which
cannot be estimated in severity or duration. The time to act is now.
The undersigned call on you to fulfill your duties as the prime
fiduciary for this State and lift all New Mexico DOH orders
regarding COVID 19 thereby authorizing the opening of all
businesses in New Mexico by May 21, 2020 at 0800 under state
issued guidelines for operation rather than mandated and enforced
restrictions.
Let us truly stand together in this serious time. Your attention and
action regarding this matter is required and appreciated.
Sincerely,
Gregory A. Baca
NM State Senator District 29
Valencia and Bernalillo