SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Church pews were empty across New Mexico as residents celebrated Easter at home amid a prohibition on public gatherings that was extended this weekend to houses of worship. About 850 logged on to a live Facebook feed Sunday of Easter Mass celebrations at St. Francis Cathedral in the state capital. Santa Fe Archbishop John Wester has been supportive of social distancing directives.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham says the state is looking at economic recovery options but is unlikely to reopen the economy before health officials identify a peak in coronavirus infections. New Mexico reported 1,245 known coronavirus cases with 26 deaths as of Sunday.