Lincoln County Community Health Council (LCCHC) has released its 2022 Health and Wellness Guide.

In an effort designed to provide local communities the flexibility to operate more day-to-day activities, the state of New Mexico will transition to a tiered ‘Red to Green ‘county-by-county COVID-19 risk system on Dec. 2, enabling local communities to shed burdensome restrictions as soon as public health data show the virus is retreating within their borders.

All Non-essential Services & Activities Suspended. On Friday, November 13, 2020,, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a new Public Health Order that will go into effect for two weeks beginning Monday, November 16 – Monday, November 30. The new order temporarily re-enacts a statewide order closing in-person services for all non-essential activities in an effort to curb the unprecedented spike of COVID-19 cases and to attempt to relieve escalating strain on hospitals and health care providers across the state.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday issued a revised executive order amending the mandatory quarantine for individuals arriving into the state of New Mexico, exempting travelers and residents arriving from states with lower COVID-positivity rates while retaining the quarantine requirement for those arriving from high-risk states. The governor also announced a change to the state’s operative emergency public health order, amending occupancy limits for hotels. The changes are effective Friday, Sept. 4.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state health and education officials on Thursday. August 27, 2020, provided a public update on the state’s COVID-19 response and recovery efforts, outlining a new emergency public health order and New Mexico’s preparation for a limited re-entry to in-person learning next month.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state health officials on Thursday, July 30, 2020, announced the state of New Mexico will extend its emergency public health order and keep intact existing public health restrictions and guidelines while the state continues to combat the spread of COVID-19.

Indoor seating at restaurants, breweries prohibited; state parks accessible only to residents of New Mexico, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday, July 9, 2020, announced the state of New Mexico will re-enact emergency public health restrictions on high-contact indoor environments where face-coverings are not worn in order to slow the rising spread of COVID-19 across the state.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, extended the state’s emergency public health order through July 15 and issued a severe warning about the risk of New Mexico being forced to re-enact more severe public health restrictions in order to curb the spread of COVID-19 across the state.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state health officials on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, announced New Mexico’s emergency public health order, set to expire May 15, will be extended through May 31 and modified to allow most retailers to operate at 25 percent of their maximum occupancy as determined by fire code. The amended public health order will be finalized and distributed later this week upon the expiration of the current emergency order.

The State of New Mexico is under a Stay at Home Order through May 15. We are working with our local businesses to ensure they are ready to re-open in a safe manner. Employees from the Village will be out in the community this weekend educating businesses and the public on COVID-Safe Practices (CSP). For more information please visit: https://www.ruidoso-nm.gov/coronaviru... #RuidosoSafe #Maskup

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham officially announced the renewal of the NMDOH Public Health Emergency through April 30, 2020, clarifying that current guidance documents, advisories, and Emergency Public Health Orders remain in effect; and amending the March 23, 2020, Public Health Emergency Order closing all businesses and non-profit entities except for those deemed essential and providing additional restrictions on mass gatherings due to COVID-19.

The first COVID-19 case has been confirmed in Lincoln County. There is no word yet on how the person contracted the virus or if it can be linked to recent travel.

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced the launch of two online tools for the public regarding COVID-19: a portal for receiving COVID-19 test results and a self-screening tool to aid in determining if one needs to be tested for COVID-19.

Some important numbers to remember from the New Mexico Department of Health in response to COVID-19. 

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday, March 27, 2020, issued an executive order requiring air travelers to New Mexico to self-isolate for at least 14 days to help combat the spread of COVID-19.

Mayor Lynn Crawford is urging all citizens in the community to abide by the most recent Public Health Emergency Order that was issued by the Governor on Monday due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order states that all New Mexico citizens should stay at home and undertake only those outings absolutely necessary for their health, safety, or welfare.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced a new Public Health Emergency Order closing all businesses and non-profit entities except for those deemed essential and providing additional restrictions on mass gatherings to stop the spread of COVID-19.

A new NM public health emergency order, which will take effect Thursday, March 19, prohibits gatherings of more than 10 people and includes newly mandated closures and restrictions.

The New Mexico Department of Health asks all persons traveling into New Mexico from outside the state to self-isolate for 14 days and monitor themselves for any symptoms. If the individual has or develops any respiratory symptoms (cough, shortness of breath) or fever, they need to call 855-600-3453 and press option 2. Read the full guidelines here.

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a state of public health emergency as a result of the novel coronavirus disease (also known as COVID-19). In light of the Governor’s declaration, certain workers may be eligible for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits.