Las Cruces / Dona Ana County Corona Pandemic
Las Cruces Citizen COVID-19 Survey Results May 2020
May 2020 results of 233 surveyed citizens in Las Cruces, NM – Dona Ana County about their feelings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Las Cruces / Dona Ana County Corona Pandemic
Mask Law is not followed in Las Cruces
In visiting several locations, Farmer’s Market, TSC, and a Public Park it is noticeable, that many Las Cruces citizens do not follow the Governor’s law.
Las Cruces / Dona Ana County Corona Pandemic
Heroes behind the scenes of the pandemic in Las Cruces
We often overlook the heroes who work tirelessly in the background of a crisis. Here are few citizens that gave a lot to make it easier so we can overcome.
Las Cruces / Dona Ana County Corona Pandemic
Gary Knight – We are a Nation divided
There must be an inherent balance between freedom and responsibility, between the liberty which we take for granted and the requirement we have to create a safe place in which to enjoy those liberties.
Las Cruces / Dona Ana County Corona Pandemic
Michel Meunier – Surviving Covid-19 as a small local nonprofit
These are very strange times. Never in my lifetime have I had to deal with a virus pandemic hitting so close to home, and navigating COVID-19 has been a big challenge, especially in my role as the ED of a local animal rescue organization. Everyone looks to me for guidance, and I was learning as I went along and doing my best to keep up with both the worldwide/national/local news and facts for my decision making.
Las Cruces / Dona Ana County Corona Pandemic
Vinnie G. – Alone and Empty
My two older granddaughters lost their jobs and will until the social distancing let’s up. But they both have bad asthma and are very vulnerable. We are all contributing to their bills for now and they have a good safety net. But, none of us will be near each other for who knows how long.
Las Cruces / Dona Ana County Corona Pandemic
Barbara Alvarez – Alone, Together
At the beginning of March, we were hearing worrisome reports about coronavirus—officially named “COVID-19.” At that point, we were still free to move around as we pleased—going to stores, for a hike at Garden of the Gods and even to Olive Garden to celebrate my birthday, which fell two days before Miabella’s birthday (my granddaughter). We were being careful already; we just weren’t staying at home and self-isolating from the world outside my son’s home.
Las Cruces / Dona Ana County Corona Pandemic
Heather Murphy – From the other front line
We literally service every industry in the community. When the farm equipment breaks, the big rigs need hoses, the food processors need conveyor parts, the plumbers need fittings, or the water treatment plants need chemicals they call us. We are in the business of fixing their problems so that they can keep running.
Las Cruces / Dona Ana County Corona Pandemic
Lisa Lucca – My calm Interior
What has changed is on the inside, my usually calm interior experiencing a stress I had worked hard in my life to eliminate. Fear creeps in about how my mother in Illinois is doing in her independent living community that feels anything but right now as she is captive in her apartment. I am calmed by the knowing that we moved her there from her townhouse on the first of March, just in time, and that she is being looked after.
Las Cruces / Dona Ana County Corona Pandemic
Roy van der Aa – I would have never thought
I had never thought of what a pandemic would do to my business. For 22 years, I
have sold advertising space for the monthly arts centered newspaper, The Ink. I have
owned the paper along with my wife, Robin, for 20 years and we personally deliver the
majority of each issue throughout about one third of New Mexico.