Seeing lots of problems now in Chaparral with people who are working parents - kids are being left with grandparents who aren’t tech savvy, and attendance has been going down as a result. Gadsden school district has been getting better at distributing food Mondays through Fridays.

Children are having trouble in school because of technology - internet access isn’t universal and the wifi hotspots aren’t always the most reliable. People have trouble making bill payments. There are some teachers who have been falling asleep in class. Businesses have been hurting, we’re helping them fill out applications. Lots of business grants have been denied to people in smaller counties because they’re only available to Las Cruces residents. Also having issues with teachers leaving class for appointments.

It’s been tough for students who have graduated during this pandemic - that pathway from graduation to the workforce is tenuous right now. We have to do something because the department of education is mandating that we open schools. Looking at neighboring states - they’re opening up, so what can we learn from them?

Church has moved to virtual services. Elder community has been suffering from depression at this time - they want to go out and have fun in their community.