SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's death toll from the coronavirus pandemic has increased to five, with the case of a man in his 40s.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the latest fatality Tuesday. She said the number of cases in the state has increased to at least 315. About two dozen people remain hospitalized.
The governor said social distancing continues to be an important tool to keep more people from contracting the virus. She also said the federal government has granted the state's request for a U.S. Army field hospital to be set up.
The Racing Commission voted unanimously to postpone horse racing at SunRay Par.