Group presses New Mexico to reconsider student mask-wearing policy, especially athletes

A New Mexico rights group is asking the state to change its mask-wearing policy for students, especially athletes.

Nancy Ana Garner, lead attorney for NM Stands Up! submitted the cease-and-desist letter last week to New Mexico Department of Health Secretary Tracie Collins, New Mexico Public Education Department Secretary Ryan Stewart and New Mexico Activities Association Executive Director Sally Marquez.

Garner addresses health concerns, stating in the letter the policy requiring students to wear masks puts New Mexico children "at threat of imminent harm."

Read more at the Las Cruces Sun-News here.