frequently asked Questions
by: KRQE employees
Posted: Jul 2, 2020 / 12:29 PM MDT
Updated: February 24, 2021 / 2:37 pm MST
Antonito, CO – October 3, 2019: Welcome to New Mexico Sign near the Colorado-New Mexico border
Thursday, February 11, 2021, the state will Self-quarantine is no longer required for visitors or New Mexicans Arrival from “high risk” countries or countries with a positivity rate of 5% or more over a moving 7-day average or a positive test rate of more than 80 per 1 million inhabitants.
According to the Abolition of order, advises the state::
All individuals entering New Mexico from any state or outside the United States are advised to self-isolate or quarantine for a period of at least 14 days from the date of entry into New Mexico state or for the United States to provide duration of their presence in the state, whichever period is shorter.
Travelers arriving in New Mexico should be tested for COVID-19 as soon as possible after arriving in New Mexico.
Q: What are the high and low risk conditions?
A: The website COVIDExitStrategy.org Provides a map of states that meet the gating criteria (map shows cases per million per state; typically green and yellow states are classified as low risk states).
Q: What about visiting state parks?
A: Day use is open to all visitors. The campsite will only open to all visitors from February 27th, upon prior reservation.
Several state parks are currently managing seasonal closings, and it is important that visitors continue to review specific park operating hours and additional information before visiting. Check the State Parks website and know before you go.
State Parks advises that the additional guidance is still in place:
Additional guidance:
- Wearing a fabric mask or face covering is mandatory in public facilities unless you eat, drink, or swim, or unless instructed otherwise by a health care provider.
- The group size varies depending on the federal state. Check the status of your county before heading to a state park
- Bring hand disinfectant and additional personal protective equipment
- Maintain a social distance of 6 feet or more while recovering
- The ways will be open; Some water access is restricted at this time due to seasonal conditions.
- No group accommodation or large organized events
- To limit interaction, please use the exact change when paying fees or buying passes online
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Q: If I travel to New Mexico, do I have to wear a mask?
A: Yes. The wearing of masks is compulsory for everyone over the age of two in public, except when eating or drinking. Masks are required for all indoor and outdoor activities. This includes gyms, shopping malls, grocery stores, private businesses, golf courses, shooting ranges, walking areas, and sitting in restaurants before serving.
Q: Is there a punishment for not wearing a mask?
A: Yes. If caught in public without a mask, you will be fined $ 100.
