ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Fewer people filed for unemployment benefits for the week ending May 9, and officials are hopeful that number will decline even more as New Mexico businesses prepare for the relaxing of restrictions this weekend.
Numbers from the federal government show jobless claims dropped by about 35% from the previous week. In all, the state has processed more than 139,000 claims since mid-March.
Aside from retailers, officials with New Mexico's largest Catholic diocese say the suspension of publicly attended Mass is being lifted but attendance will be limited to 10% of capacity. Masks, social distancing and increased cleaning also will be mandatory.