US megachurches fined mega-fees for Christmas Eve services
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foxnews.comTwo megachurches in Democratic-leaning New Mexico are facing $10,000 in fines over claims they violated state COVID-19 restrictions on Christmas Eve.
Videos and photos taken at Albuquerque's Legacy Church and Calvary Church went viral on social media shortly after the holiday, showing hundreds of parishioners in close proximity, with many not wearing masks.
State regulations require that religious services held in red-zone counties -- those with the highest percentage of COVID-19 infections -- be limited to 25% capacity, and Gov.
Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statewide mask mandate in May. The state's designation system also includes green and yellow tiers to note lower infection rates.
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