.......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... The state’s high schools are on notice: follow COVID-19 safety protocols or incur the wrath of the New Mexico Activities Association. The NMAA’s board of directors on Monday morning voted unanimously (12-0) to give executive director Sally Marquez the power to administer punishment to schools that violate those protocols. “I think we can all do a better job with following the guidelines,” Marquez said. Proper mask wearing is a particular area of concern. The 30-minute special meeting with the board on Monday contained a very surprising revelation from Marquez, who told the board that an athlete had perhaps knowingly played in a state championship game even while displaying COVID symptoms.