New Mexico Recovery Process

October 16, 2020

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1. Masks are required throughout New Mexico in all public places

2. 6ft Social distancing is required

3. No "mass gatherings" of more than 5 people

4. No indoor or outdoor parades

5. All businesses must be COVID-Safe Certified

6. Retail may operate at 25% capacity

7. Close-Contact businesses may operate at 25% occupancy

8. Bowling Alleys may open for league play

9. Ice skating rinks may open for athletic training and practice

10. Close-Contact recreational facilities must remain closed.

11. Houses of worship may not exceed 40% of the max occupancy

12. Outdoor recreational facilities may operate upon compliance of the COVID-Safe Practices.

13. State parks are open to New Mexico residents only

14. Lodging may operate at 60% if COVID-Safe Certified or 25% if not COVID-Safe Certified

15. Stringent and regular sanitizing; training's for employees on cleaning processes

16. Additional COVID-Safe Practices and requirements on cv.nmhealth.org and newmexico.org

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Indoor Malls may open at 25% of maximum occupancy

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• Loitering prohibited; food courts must remain closed

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Food and Drink Establishments

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• Food and drink establishments may provide indoor dining at 25% occupancy

• Up to 75% occupancy for outdoor dining 

• Tables must be 6 feet apart

• No more than 6 at a table

• No bar counter seating 

• Alcohol serving establishments must close by 10 PM

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Additional Openings

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• Drive-in theaters permitted with COVID-Safe Practices in place

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Hair Salons, barbershops, tatoo parlors, massage services and nail salons may operate at 25% of Maximum occupancy in accordance with COVID-Safe Practices

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• Accept clients on an appointment-only basis

• More COVID-Safe Practices and requirements on cv.nmhealth.org and newmexico.gov

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What remains the same?

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• Temporarily Limit Nursing Home Visitation

• Temporary Restrictions on Non-Essential Health Care Services, Procedures, and Surgeries

• Regulations on the Sale and Distribution of PPE

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"Essential business" is a business or nonprofit under the following categories:

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• ​Essential businesses may open but must comply with the pertinent "COVID-Safe Practices (CSPs)" section of the "All Together New Mexico":

  • Health Care operations including Hospitals, walk-in care health facilities, ​pharmacies, medical wholesale and distribution, home health care workers or aides for the elderly, emergency dental facilities, nursing homes, residential health care facilities, research facilities, congregate care facilities, intermediate care facilities for those with intellectual or developmental disabilities, supportive living homes, home health care providers, drug and alcohol recovery support services, and medical supplies and equipment manufacturers and providers. 

  • Homeless shelters, food banks, and other services providing care.

  • Childcare.

  • Grocery stores, supermarkets, food banks, farmer's markets and/or others which generate the majority of there revenue from food or household products.

  • Farms, ranches  and other food cultivation, processing or packaging operations.

  • Infrastructure operations

  • Manufacturing operations (Please see NM Public Health Order for details)

  • Services necessary to maintain the safety and sanitation of residences or essential businesses (Please see NM Public Health Order for details)

  • Veterinary and livestock services

  • Media services

  • Automobile repair facilities

  • Utilities

  • Hardware stores

  • Laundromats and dry cleaning

  • Funeral homes, crematoriums, and cemeteries

  • Banking services

  • Mailing and shipping services

  • Laboratories, defense and national security

  • Professional legal services

  • Businesses that store, transport, or deliver groceries, food, materials, goods and services

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• Close-contact facilities

  • Movie theaters, indoor museums, miniature golf, arcades, amusement parks, aquariums, casinos​, concert venues, professional sports venues, event venues, bars, dance clubs, performance venues, go-kart courses, automobile racetracks, adult entertainment venues, and other places of recreation and entertainment.

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What can I do to help slow the spread?

* Stay Home except for work/urgent needs/emergencies

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* Wear a cloth face covering

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* Keep 6 feet of physical distance in public spaces

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* Don't congregate in groups - at parks, on hikes, etc.

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* SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES (buynmlocal.com)

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* Help neighbors

*Offer to shop for groceries

*Make face coverings if you have extra fabric or other resources

*Reach out, stay in contact

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* Monitor yourself for symptoms and find out how to get tested! cv.nmhealth.gov

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