Travel Advisory

COVID-19 Information for New Mexico Travelers

The health and safety of Farmington's residents and visitors is our highest priority. This page is regularly updated to provide travelers information regarding current public health orders. A phased county-by-county framework has been implemented that will permit counties to operate within various stages of restriction, as health metrics are met. Farmington, within San Juan County, is currently at the yellow level. Updates are made every two weeks, the current level will be in place through at least April 21, 2021.

Guidelines for all Travelers

Those traveling to New Mexico are asked to please follow safety guidelines and restrictions. If you have travel questions or need confirmation regarding the guidelines, please contact our office at 800-448-1240 or via email. Terms of the New Mexico Public Health Order and Navajo Nation Executive Order most relevant to travelers are listed below. Please note, there is no mandatory visitor quarantine or isolation in place.

Masks/face coverings are required when in public
Businesses must require customers to wear face coverings
Mass gathering and meetings limited to 10 people
Recreational facilities open for 33% outdoor capacity, indoor not permitted
New Mexico State Parks are open to residents and non-residents for day use and camping
Retail providers are open at 33% of max capacity
Hotels, motels, and RV parks can operate at 60% capacity if NM Safe Certified
Lodging properties that are not NM Safe Certified operate at 25%, 5 guests max for vacation rentals
Food establishments that are NM Safe Certified operate at 33% of max capacity indoor dining, 75% of max capacity for outdoor dining
Bars and clubs are closed at this level
Large entertainment venues may operate at 25% capacity of outdoor space, indoor not permitted
Close-contact businesses operate at 33% of max capacity
Houses of worship may operate at 33% of max capacity

At this time the Navajo Nation asks that travelers not visit. The Navajo Department of Health guidelines are as follow:

A Stay-at-Home (Shelter in Place) Order and Daily Curfew from 9:00 pm to 5:00 am is in effect until further notice
All Navajo Parks and Monuments are closed, travelers are asked not to visit at this time
The Navajo Department of Health has ordered that while in public, all individuals (over age 2) must wear a mask
Activities not permitted: youth programs, museums, flea markets, roadside markets, gyms, recreation facilities, movie theaters
25% capacity allowed for most businesses
Restaurants open for drive-thru and curb-side service and outdoor dining at 25% of max capacity
Navajo casinos open to Navajo Nation residents and employees only
The fine for breaking the Navajo Nation Public Health Order is $1,000

As this virus, and the country’s response to COVID-19, is a constantly and rapidly evolving situation, please visit the City of Farmington information pages, as well as the State of New Mexico's COVID-19 information page to learn more. We also recommend that you refer to the CDC's Coronavirus and Travel Information page.

If you suspect you may have COVID-19, call the New Mexico Department of Health at (505) 827-0006. Please visit the New Mexico Department of Health COVID-19 website for details on indications and symptoms: http://cv.nmhealth.org/. For additional information and resources, call the NMDOH Coronavirus Hotline at (855) 600-3453.

Make the New Mexico Safe Promise

You can help keep New Mexico and all of its residents and guests safe by making the New Mexico Safe Promise. The New Mexico Safe Promise initiative, presented by the New Mexico Hospitality Association (NMHA), invites all New Mexicans and visitors to make a personal commitment to follow COVID-19 Safe Practices to help make New Mexico the safest place for its families, workers, and customers. To make the New Mexico Safe Promise, visit NMSafePromise.org.

Planning Your Trip

We can't wait to welcome you - when the time for travel is right! The Farmington Convention & Visitors Bureau is continually monitoring the situation and has been, and continues to be, in close communication with City and State officials during this time. Our team is available to assist you with your trip planning. Please contact our staff via email or on Facebook at Visit Farmington. We also recommend ordering, viewing, or downloading our 2020 Vacation Guide.

This page will be updated as changes occur and mandates issued.