I hear everyone's concern and have been taking as many precautions as possible. But even though NM has a mask mandate many business's don't enforce and many people still don't wear masks. I've gone camping and hiking locally in the Lincoln National Forest and feel much safer in the boonies. I'm planning a 3 week trip to Big Bend and will bring 4 weeks worth of food, only fuel at self serve gas stations, and not have any contact with people. When hiking and approaching people I step off the trail at least 6 ft. When I need water I'll wipe down the hydrant and handle before attaching my hose. It's only 350 miles from my winter home base, so a one day drive.
I'm a little concerned about the slim possibility of contracting the virus on the road, but I feel my risk of exposure locally is greater due to the number on non-mask wearing working people such as the oil workers who are driving 4 in a truck without masks and going into stores. I'm bring a thermometer and it I have the slightest suspicion that I may be sick, I'll head home. I also plan to self quarantine before I leave to minimize contracting the virus before I leave. Basically, I feel safer in there backcountry. As far as getting into an accident, again I feel safer away from all the big trucks running around the NM Permian Basin.
I'm 66 and hopefully, when I return in early February, it will be my turn to get the vaccine.