Santa Fe County administrative offices and facilities will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, 2024. We will reopen with regular business hours on Monday, December 2. Happy Thanksgiving!
Red to Green - Santa Fe County’s Current Standings
***VERY HIGH RISK***
Counties at the Red Level are those with a new COVID-19 case incident rate of greater than 8 cases per 100,000 inhabitants during the most recent two-week period ANDan average percent of positive COVID-19 test results over the most recent 14-day period greater than 5%.
Essential businesses (non-retail):No capacity restrictions but must limit operations to only those absolutely necessary to carry out essential functions Essential retail spaces:25% of maximum capacity or 75 customers at one time, whichever is smaller Food and drink establishments:No indoor dining permitted; 25% of maximum capacity for outdoor dining; any establishment serving alcohol must close by 9 p.m. each night Close-contact businesses:25% of maximum capacity or 10 customers at one time, whichever is smaller Outdoor recreational facilities:25% of maximum capacity (unless required to have less capacity under the state’s COVID-Safe Practices) Close-contact recreational facilities:Remain closed All other businesses: 25% of maximum capacity or 75 customers at one time, whichever is smaller Houses of worship:May hold religious services, indoors or outdoors, or provide services through audiovisual means, but may not exceed 25% of the maximum capacity of any enclosed space on the premises Places of lodging:40% of maximum occupancy for those that have completed NM Safe Certified training; 25% of maximum occupancy for all others; 5 guests maximum for vacation rentals Mass gatherings limit:5 persons, 10 vehicles
***HIGH RISK***
Counties at the Yellow Level have EITHERa new COVID-19 case incidence rate of no greater than 8 cases per 100,000 inhabitants during the most recent two-week period, or an average percent of positive COVID-19 test results over the most recent 14-day period less than or equal to 5%.
Essential businesses (non-retail):No capacity restrictions but operations must be limited to only those absolutely necessary to carry out essential functions Essential retail spaces:25% of maximum capacity or 125 customers at one time, whichever is smaller Food and drink establishments:25% of maximum capacity for indoor dining; 75% of maximum capacity for outdoors dining; any establishment serving alcohol must close by 10 p.m. each night Close-contact businesses:25% of maximum capacity or 20 customers at one time, whichever is smaller Outdoor recreational facilities:25% of maximum capacity (unless required to have less capacity under the state’s COVID-Safe Practices) Close-contact recreational facilities:Remain closed All other businesses:25% of maximum capacity or 125 customers at one time, whichever is smaller Houses of worship:May hold religious services, indoors or outdoors, or provide services through audiovisual means, but may not exceed 25% of the maximum capacity of any enclosed space on the premises Places of lodging:60% of maximum occupancy for those that have completed NM Safe Certified training; 25% of maximum occupancy for all others; 5 guests maximum for vacation rentals Mass gatherings limit:10 persons; 25 vehicles
***MEDIUM RISK***
Counties at the Green Level have BOTHa new COVID-19 case incidence rate of no greater than 8 cases per 100,000 inhabitants during the most recent two-week period, and an average percent of positive COVID-19 test results over the most recent 14-day period less than or equal to 5%.
Essential businesses (non-retail):No capacity restrictions but operations must be limited to only those absolutely necessary to carry out essential functions Essential retail spaces:50% of maximum capacity Food and drink establishments:50% of maximum capacity for indoor dining; 75% of maximum capacity for outdoor dining Close-contact businesses:50% of maximum capacity Outdoor recreational facilities:50% of maximum capacity (unless required to have less capacity under the state’s COVID-Safe Practices) Close-contact recreational facilities:Remain closed All other businesses:50% of maximum capacity Houses of worship:May hold religious services, indoors or outdoors, or provide services through audiovisual means, but may not exceed 50% of the maximum capacity of any enclosed space on the premises Places of lodging:75% of maximum occupancy for those that have completed NM Safe Certified training; 40% of maximum occupancy for all others; 10 guests maximum for vacation rentals Mass gatherings limit:20 persons, 100 vehicles
Santa Fe County wants you to know the importance of wearing your mask and social distancing. Check out our Public Awareness Campaign focused specifically on mask wearing! Learn more below about how you can do your part to slow the spread.
Help slow the spread by:
Wearing a mask when out in the public
Social distancing
Staying home
Washing your hands often
Staying home (Yes we know that's listed already)
Cleaning high-use surfaces
Using hand sanitizer when water isn't readily available
Take advantage of technology and visit friends and family virtually
The Department of Health strongly encourages the following groups to get tested:
Symptomatic people displaying the COVID-19 symptoms of cough, fever, shortness of breath, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, and/or loss of taste or smell.
Asymptomatic people who are close contacts or household members of New Mexico residents who have already tested positive for the coronavirus;
Asymptomatic people who live or work in congregate settings such as detention centers and long-term care facilities; and
Patients who are scheduled for surgery and whose provider has advised them to get tested before the procedure.
Much business can now be done by telephone. We urge you to call individual Departments if assistance or information is needed. Direct contact information can be obtained by calling the following numbers:
Community Services Department: 992-9849
Public Works: 992-3010
Adult Jail Facility: 471-4941
Growth Management/Land Use: 986-6225
Fire Department: 992-3070
Clerk’s Office: 986-6280
Treasurer’s Office: 986-6245
County Assessor: 986-6300
Probate Judge: 992-1636
Sheriff’s Department: 986-2455
The New Mexico Department of Health has established a Coronavirus hotline for all health related questions. They can be reached by phoning 855-600-3453. For up to date information on the outbreak of New Mexico please visit cv.nmhealth.org.
We understand this is stressful time for many New Mexicans. If you or a loved one are experiencing a crisis, please phoneNew Mexico Crisis and Access Line (NMCAL) 855-662-7474. The hotline is available on a 24/7 basis and is staffed by licensed counselors. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this public health crisis.
CONNECTis a network of navigators at clinics, community organizations, and city and county programs. Navigators are community health workers, volunteers, or social workers who link people to services and resources in our community. Agencies in the network are connected through a shared technology platform enabling navigators to send and receive secure electronic referrals, address residents’ social needs, and improve individual and community health.
“New Mexicans have always known how to take care of each other, especially in difficult times. CONNECTis a way for the City and County to support the agencies doing such good work in our communities and to respect and champion the expertise of those people who help the people.” – Kyra Ochoa, Director of Community Services Department, City of Santa Fe Non-medical needs such as secure housing, utilities, reliable transportation, nutritious food, and safe physical and social environments are key to health and well-being. CONNECT works with partners by breaking down communication and funding silos and fostering relationships between health and social service providers as well as those between residents seeking assistance and the navigators who guide them through the system. These relationships are the essence of CONNECT.
“Santa Fe County is pleased to partner with the City and our community to assist New Mexicans to access resources they need in times of crisis.” – Rachel O’Connor, Director of Community Services Department, Santa Fe County
