Another article on Snowbirds, or the lack thereof

I feel for these folks, but I'm not sure that article tells it like it really is. We've been snowbirding in the southwest since 2004 and just cancelled for this winter. While there we visit friends we've made over the 21 years I was in the Air Force as well as relatives and friends we've met from as far off as Alaska. Based on our research and input from these friends, things are not looking good. Right now, New Mexico is just about completely shut down. All state parks, hotels, motels and other accommodations are SEVERELY restricted as far as traveler confinement for new arrivals. Large stores such as Cabela's, Walmarts, grocery stores and other Big Box stores are being closed when 4 staff are diagnosed. Outdoor eating was just re-opened but no indoor dining. That'll work well in Albuquerque with sub-freezing temps. Nevada restrictions seem to change daily. Friends in Las Vegas say there are huge rushes of out of state people from California and elsewhere each weekend and Covid cases are way up. Some businesses are closing due to their self imposed restrictions and entertainment is a dog's breakfast. Arizona appears generally open, but with California closed up completely, where are all the snowbirds that usually spend time in Nevada, California, and New Mexico going to end up?? Arizona??? Oh yeah, that'll work well. I can just see 10,000 people going through the big tent at Quartzsite or trying to get a table in Silly Al's for a pizza. Talk about super spreader events... WOW!!! We cancelled. Just not worth the risks.