Next phase of reopening New Mexico begins

BRANDON: THE LATEST DATA SHOWS NEW MEXICO IS PAST THE PEAK AND TRENDING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. AND THE GOVERNOR SAYS THAT BODES WELL FOR WHAT HAPPENS MONDAY >> THIS IS REALLY GOOD NEWS. BRANDON: WE KNOW THE GOVERNOR ALLOWED RESTAURANT PATIOS TO OPEN YESTERDAY, BUT NOW WE’RE JUST DAYS AWAY FROM ANOTHER CHANGE. >> ON MONDAY WE’RE EXPANDING THAT TO DINING IN, SO NOT JUST PATIOS, AT 50% OF THE MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY. WHY DO WE DO THAT? BECAUSE IT’S THE ONLY WAY WE CAN KEEP FOLKS SIX FEET APART AND SOCIALLY DISTANCED. BRANDON: GYMS AND HOTELS WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO OPERATE AT 50%. HAIR AND NAIL SALONS, BARBERSHOPS, TATTOO AND MASSAGE PARLORS CAN OPEN, BUT ONLY AT 25%. RETAILERS AND CHURCHES HAVE NOT BEEN EXPANDED AND CAN STILL ONLY OPERATE AT 25% THAT GOES FOR INDOOR MALLS TOO, BUT WITHOUT FOOD COURTS. EVEN AT JUST 25%, SALONS SAY IT WILL BE GOOD TO FINALLY OPEN THEIR DOORS. >> EVERYBODY IS SUPER EXCITED TO FINALLY GET BACK IN THE SALONS. WE’RE EXCITED TO SEE OUR CLIENTS. I’M SURE THEY’RE VERY EXCITED TO SEE US. BRANDON: THE GOVERNOR HAS ALSO CHANGED QUARANTINE POLICIES AFTER FLYING, BUT ONLY FOR PEOPLE FLYING FOR BUSINESS. THAT MEANS IF YOU’RE FLYING FOR PLEASURE INSTEAD OF BUSINESS, YOU STILL HAVE TO QUARANTINE FOR 14 DAY WHAT WILL NOT CHANGE JUNE 1 IS THAT ENTERTAINMENT VENUES LIKE CASINOS, CONCERT HALLS, BOWLING ALLEYS STILL CANNOT OPEN >> THAT’S WHERE WE’RE HEADED NEXT, AND HOW THIS OCCURS SAFE FOR NEW MEXICANS TO MAKE PERSONAL DECISIONS THAT ARE COVID SAFE PRACTICES. BRANDON: ANY BUSINESSES OPENING FOR THE FIRST TIME MONDAY SHOULD GO ONLINE AND CHECK. AS THE GOVERNOR SAYS, PLAC LIKE GYMS AND RESTAURANTS WILL HAVE ADDITIONAL COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES

As of June 1st the state will begin to enter the next phase of reopening New Mexico. Restaurants can reopen indoor dine-in service at 50% of their maximum occupancy in accordance with COVID-Safe PracticesBar and counter seating will be prohibited, no standing service6 feet of distance between tables of seated customersDiscontinue service stations that require customers to congregate Stringent and regular sanitizing required – employees must be trained on these cleaning processes Hair salons, barbershops, tattoo parlors, massage services and nail salons may reopen by appointment and operating at 25% maximum capacityIndoor malls may open at 25% maximum capacity Loitering continues to be prohibited and food courts must remain closedGyms may reopen at 50% maximum capacity Pools at these gyms may be used for lap-swimming only and lessons with two students at a timePersonal training is permitted for up to two traineesDrive-in theaters may reopenAdditional state parks will reopen in phases, but camping and congregating on lakes and beaches continues to be prohibitedHotels may operate at 50% maximum occupancyThe 14-day quarantine order for airport arrivals will be amended to permit certain business travel*** All of these re-openings are depending upon businesses abiding by COVID-Safe Practices for their specific establishment***The following will stay the same:Retailers and houses of worship may operate at 25% maximum occupancyBars remain temporarily closedBreweries/wineries can do curbside pickup where permitted by license Face coverings must be work in public settingsMass gatherings and congregations still unsafe and prohibitedNew Mexicans are encouraged to stay home, especially those that are sick and vulnerableWhat comes next?State will continue to track gating criteria and progress to fight against the virusVirus transmission data and other key gating criteria will determine the timeline for reopening theaters, casinos, museums, zoos, bowling alleys, mass gatherings, large events and more Businesses looking for more COVID-19 safe practices go to cv.nmhealth.org or newmexico.gov.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —

As of June 1^st the state will begin to enter the next phase of reopening New Mexico.

Restaurants can reopen indoor dine-in service at 50% of their maximum occupancy in accordance with COVID-Safe Practices
- Bar and counter seating will be prohibited, no standing service
- 6 feet of distance between tables of seated customers
- Discontinue service stations that require customers to congregate
- Stringent and regular sanitizing required – employees must be trained on these cleaning processes
Hair salons, barbershops, tattoo parlors, massage services and nail salons may reopen by appointment and operating at 25% maximum capacity
Indoor malls may open at 25% maximum capacity
- Loitering continues to be prohibited and food courts must remain closed
Gyms may reopen at 50% maximum capacity
- Pools at these gyms may be used for lap-swimming only and lessons with two students at a time
  - Personal training is permitted for up to two trainees
Drive-in theaters may reopen
Additional state parks will reopen in phases, but camping and congregating on lakes and beaches continues to be prohibited
Hotels may operate at 50% maximum occupancy
The 14-day quarantine order for airport arrivals will be amended to permit certain business travel

*** All of these re-openings are depending upon businesses abiding by COVID-Safe Practices for their specific establishment***

The following will stay the same:

Retailers and houses of worship may operate at 25% maximum occupancy
Bars remain temporarily closed
Breweries/wineries can do curbside pickup where permitted by license
Face coverings must be work in public settings
Mass gatherings and congregations still unsafe and prohibited
New Mexicans are encouraged to stay home, especially those that are sick and vulnerable

What comes next?

State will continue to track gating criteria and progress to fight against the virus
Virus transmission data and other key gating criteria will determine the timeline for reopening theaters, casinos, museums, zoos, bowling alleys, mass gatherings, large events and more

Businesses looking for more COVID-19 safe practices go to cv.nmhealth.org or newmexico.gov.

Next phase of reopening New Mexico begins

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