New Mexico blocks roads into the city of Gallup, with the state's governor saying tougher measures were needed in a county where 'the virus is running amok.'
"It's a little bit shocking because you're not ready, the people or the businesses," Germaine Garcia, co-owner of a Mexican restaurant in Gallup,The lockdown order came in response to an emergency request from Gallup Mayor Louis Bonaguidi.
“I recognize this request is unusual and constitutes a drastic measure, and the emergency powers set out under the Riot Control Act should be invoked sparingly,” said Bonaguidi in a statement. “However, the COVID-19 outbreak in the city of Gallup is a crisis of the highest order. Immediate action is necessary.”
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said in a statement he supports"the proactive measures implemented by Governor Lujan Grisham, at the request of the City of Gallup,” adding that many members of the Navajo Nation live in Gallup"and their health and safety is always our top priority."McKinley County accounts for about 30 percent of New Mexico's total of 3,513 confirmed cases of coronavirus. At least 131 people have died of coronavirus in the state.
State Sen. George Muñoz said the lockdown will remain in place for three days but can be extended. He said officials"will assess each day afterwards until the spread of the virus is reducing." The governor eased stay-at-home orders across the state on Friday with the exception of McKinley County along with neighboring San Juan and Cibola counties due to the spread of the virus in those areas.Nicole Acevedo is a reporter for NBC News Digital. She reports, writes and produces stories for NBC Latino and NBCNews.com.
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