Hundreds gather in front of Animas Valley Mall to protest business restrictions

Hannah Grover
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Ruth Culpepper holds a flag, Thursday, May 14, 2020, while protesting business restrictions in New Mexico that were enacted to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Ruth Culpepper holds a flag, Thursday, May 14, 2020, while protesting business restrictions in New Mexico that were enacted to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
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A crowd gathers to protest business restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic, Thursday, May 14, 2020, in Farmington.
A crowd gathers to protest business restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic, Thursday, May 14, 2020, in Farmington.
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Rep. James Strickler, R-Farmington, speaks during a protest, Thursday, May 14, 2020, in front of Animas Valley Mall in Farmington.
Rep. James Strickler, R-Farmington, speaks during a protest, Thursday, May 14, 2020, in front of Animas Valley Mall in Farmington.
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Protesters demand businesses be allowed to reopen, Thursday, May 14, 2020, in Farmington.
Protesters demand businesses be allowed to reopen, Thursday, May 14, 2020, in Farmington.
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Shannon Carter speaks, Thursday, May 14, 2020, during a protest against the public health orders that closed businesses.
Shannon Carter speaks, Thursday, May 14, 2020, during a protest against the public health orders that closed businesses.
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Protesters demand business restrictions be lifted, Thursday, May 14, 2020, in Farmington.
Protesters demand business restrictions be lifted, Thursday, May 14, 2020, in Farmington.
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A protester waves an American flag, Thursday, May 14, 2020, in front of the Animas Valley Mall in Farmington.
A protester waves an American flag, Thursday, May 14, 2020, in front of the Animas Valley Mall in Farmington.
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Protesters demand reopening of businesses, Thursday, May 14, 2020, in front of Animas Valley Mall in Farmington.
Protesters demand reopening of businesses, Thursday, May 14, 2020, in front of Animas Valley Mall in Farmington.
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