Liquor stores sat on sidelines, deemed nonessential

Alcohol was sold at gas stations, grocery stores, breweries and distilleries

FARMINGTON – Adam Derizotis, owner of Zia Liquors west of Farmington, was one of the first local businesses to have employees wear masks and gloves, and offer contactless sales to customers. But earlier this month, Derizotis and other independent liquor store owners in New Mexico were forced to close their doors after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an executive order characterizing liquor stores as nonessential businesses.

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