RECENT CHANGES TO PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS :: UNM Gallup

RECENT CHANGES TO PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

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May 14, 2020 - There has been a lot of information communicated from local and state officials over the past few days, so we thought it would be beneficial to provide a list of recent changes to public health orders or restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic:

Gallup’s council passed an ordinance requiring the use of face masks in public, which takes effect on Monday, May 18, 2020. Anyone over the age of two is required to wear a mask or face covering while in a public place.
From the governor: Effective Saturday, May 16, masks will be required for all New Mexicans in public places. Gallup would fall under this order, requiring face masks as early as Saturday.
The Navajo Nation already has a , requiring masks in public.
The Northwest Region of New Mexico—including Gallup--enters the state’s ‘Preparation Phase’ on Saturday, May 16:
- Non-essential retailers may provide curbside pickup or delivery
- Golf courses, pet and veterinary services may open
- Stay-at-home orders remain in place
- If you must go out, maintain physical distance at least 6 feet from others
- Congregating in groups remains unsafe and is prohibited
COVID testing is available statewide at all NMDOH public health offices. Find a location using this directory:
Some other good news: Nine New Mexico state parks will reopen beginning tomorrow for day-use only:
- Oasis
- Oliver Lee
- Clayton Lake & Dinosaur Trackways
- Pancho Villa
- Mesilla Valley Bosque
- Living Desert Zoo & Gardens
- Coyote Creek
- City of Rocks
- Rockhound