New Mexico lawmaker, other Capitol staff members contract COVID-19

New Mexico lawmaker, other Capitol staff members contract COVID-19
Associated Press, Las Cruces Sun-News
New Mexico Roundhouse quiet on first morning of legislative session
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Updated: 4:21 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29
SANTA FE – The Democratic speaker of the state House is restricting access by lawmakers to the House floor and closing off conference rooms after the disclosure that a Republican legislator tested positive for COVID-19, along with several earlier positive tests among legislative staff.
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Leaves turn red outside the New Mexico State Capitol building, known as the Roundhouse, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, in Santa Fe, N.M.
Speaker Brian Egolf of Santa Fe said Friday that he will begin restricting in-person access to House floor sessions to himself and one additional person from each political party, along with a handful of crucial clerical and technology staff.

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