In response to the spread of COVID-19, the New Mexico Dept. of Veterans Services has temporarily suspended in-person office assistance and changed interment procedures at the Gallup State Veterans Cemetery.

In-person office visits will be replaced by telephone, video conference or e-mail contact.  All previously scheduled personal visits will be rescheduled.

In compliance with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s public health order, committal, funeral memorial services and the rendering of military funeral honors, by active military personnel or volunteer organizations, are being temporarily postponed.

Immediate family gatherings will be limited to five people at interments. ...

Civil/criminal penalties for non-compliance

SANTA FE - Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham held a press conference on March 23 to announce that the novel coronavirus outbreak has infected at least 83 people in the state and that McKinley County is one of the counties that has two confirmed cases. Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services confirmed today that a woman in her 50s tested positive for COVID-19.

Lujan Grisham said during Tuesday’s press conference that gatherings should not exceed five people in number, and those gathered should stay six feet apart from one another.

“The only way for us to stop the spread of this virus is for New Mexicans to stop interacting with each...

SANTA FE - The state Supreme Court ordered a temporary moratorium on evictions for inability to pay rent during the COVID-19 public health emergency on March 24.

Under the Court’s order, judges will stay the execution of writs of restitution that property owners can obtain and give to law enforcement to force the removal of a tenant. Tenants will need to provide the court with evidence of their current inability to pay their rent.

“New Mexicans are struggling financially as workplaces close because of the public health emergency,” Chief Justice Judith K. Nakamura said. “The Court’s order will provide temporary relief for families and individuals facing the possibly of losing...

Due to COVID-19’s arrival in New Mexico, many stores have adjusted their hours, typically opening early, to allow seniors and people who are immuno-compromised to beat the crowds and reduce their risk of exposure to get many of the essential items that have been difficult to find. The early hours have the additional benefit of allowing seniors to shop while shelves are well stocked. For information about store hours and senior hours, please consult the list below.