There were more than 164,200 confirmed COVID-19 cases in New Mexico as of 1/16/21. Sierra County’s cumulative case count is currently 650, but 299 people have fully recovered. 41 people have died.
- Anyone traveling in from out of state must observe a 14-day quarantine.
- Our three State Parks are open during limited hours to residents of New Mexico only.
- Gatherings of more than five people are prohibited.
- All businesses must close by 10pm.
- Restaurants are limited to contactless curbside service or delivery, or 25% max occupancy at outdoor seating areas.
- Breweries are limited to contactless curbside service or delivery, or 25% max occupancy at outdoor seating areas.
- Essential businesses – such as grocery stores, pharmacies, shelters, child care facilities, gas stations, infrastructure operations and others – must minimize operations and in-person staffing to the greatest extent possible but may remain open for limited essential in-person activities.
- Non-essential businesses may conduct face-to-face interactions at no more than 25% store capacity.
- Hotels and motels are allowed to book at 25% capacity but hotels that remain open are required to be New Mexico certified safe.
- New Mexicans are instructed to stay at home except for only those trips that are essential to health, safety and welfare – such as for food and water, emergency medical care, to obtain a flu shot or to obtain a test for COVID-19. While out, maintain (at least!) 6 feet of physical distance between yourself and others, and wear a mask that covers your mouth and your nose. Wash your hands often.
