As difficult as the COVID-19 pandemic has been, I am particularly grateful for the way communities across New Mexico came together to bring comfort and support to many in need. I recall seeing smiles on the faces of young kids as fire trucks and police cars drove by with sirens on to celebrate different, but impactful birthdays. Similarly, I witnessed food, clothing, and other basic needs shared generously by everyday New Mexicans, to try to ensure no one would go without. It was a genuine testament that even though we couldn’t be together, New Mexicans still stood together. For that I am grateful.
