ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Staying fit and healthy during a once-in-a-century pandemic can present something of a quandary.
Regular workouts provide long-proven health benefits and gym memberships are a popular way for many people to exercise. But in the days of COVID-19, there’s a potential downside to visiting indoor facilities where patrons tend to breathe hard and could pass along coronavirus germs.
It’s a risk-reward proposition for patrons and it’s forcing gym owners and operators to do things differently. Keeping facilities ultra-clean and enforcing public health protocols are now essential parts of a successful business plan.
“We’ve doubled our staff in terms of a task force specifically for COVID,” said Darlene Lopez, general manager of the recently opened Defined Fitness Hilltop Club in Rio Rancho. “We have to take every step possible to make our guests feel safe and comfortable.”
The annual Toys for Tots, Food for Families Christmas give-away in Prowers County had to undergo some changes for the pandemic this year. Organizer, Darlene Lopez said gifts and a hot meal will be distributed on Thursday, December 24
th in this manner:
at 500 West Beech Street
Holly residents may pick up their gifts and dinner between 9am and 10am on the 24
th at the Holly Pride Center at 201 South Main Street.
Granada residents may pick up their gifts and meal, also between 9 and 10am at the Granada Fire Department.
Lamar residents may pick up their gifts and meal at the Toys for Tots headquarters at 500 West Beech Street between 9am and 1pm on December 24