Travel Advisory

New Mexico Public Health Order and COVID-19 Information for Travelers

The health and safety of Farmington's residents and visitors is our highest priority. This page is updated regularly to reflect current public health orders and mandates in place. A Stay at Home Order is in place to disrupt the spread of  COVID-19 in New Mexico. New Mexicans have been asked to remain at home except for outings necessary for health, safety, and welfare. As in other states that have enacted similar measures, there are exceptions pertaining to essential services. Terms of the New Mexico Public Health Order and Navajo Nation Executive Order most relevant to travelers are listed below.

• Visitor Quarantine: Individuals with a valid negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours before or after entry into New Mexico are exempt from a 14-day quarantine, regardless of the state from which they have traveled. Visitors from low-risk states (COVID-positivity rate less than 5% and new case rate equal to or less than 80 per 1 million residents) are NOT required to undergo a 14-day quarantine upon entering the state.
• Masks/face coverings are required when in public, there is a $100 fine for a violation
• Businesses must require customers to wear face coverings
• Mass gatherings (groups of more than 10 people) are prohibited
• Museums with static displays are open at 25% occupancy
• Golf courses are open with COVID-Safe Practices in place
• Hotels, motels, and RV parks can operate at 50% occupancy, 75% if they are NM Safe Certified
• Restaurants, breweries, wineries, and cafes operating at 75% occupancy patio/outdoor seating
• Indoor dining at restaurants, breweries, wineries, and cafes operating at 25% of occupancy
• Indoor recreation/entertainment facilities, bars, casinos, and horse racing facilities are closed 
• New Mexico State Parks are open to NM residents for day-use only, camping is not permitted at this time
• Retailers and indoor malls operate at 25% occupancy 
• Hair and nail salons tattoo parlors and massage services operate at 25% occupancy
• Houses of worship may operate at 40% occupancy
• Gyms may operate at 25% occupancy, group fitness classes are not permitted
• The Navajo Department of Health has a 9 pm weekday curfew (Monday-Thursday) and 32-hour lockdown on weekends, Saturday 9 pm to Monday 5 am
• The fine for breaking the Navajo Nation curfew or weekend lockdown is $1,000
• 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

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. Our visitor center is open to the public Sunday noon to 5 pm and Monday, Thursday through Saturday 10 am to 5 pm. The facility is closed Tuesday and Wednesday however our team is available to assist you, simply contact us via email, info@farmingtonnm.org, or by calling (505) 326-7602 or (800) 448-1240, and on Facebook at Visit Farmington.

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. While our visitor center is closed to the public, our team is available to assist you with your trip planning. For immediate assistance, call (505) 326-7602 Monday - Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. You can also contact staff via email, or on Facebook at Visit Farmington. We also highly recommend ordering, viewing, or downloading our 2020 Vacation Guide. 

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