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Environment Department
Major Changes as a Result of the Coronavirus
Throughout New Mexico, the Environment Department will offer critical public health services by appointment over the phone or through a video chat. These critical public health services include: ensuring safe drinking water, proper wastewater treatment, maximizing food safety, management of hazardous/medical waste, and occupational health and safety. Other permitting, remedial, and compliance activities will continue to the extent the Department can provide such services remotely (i.e., the need for public hearings may delay the permitting/remedial process).
The public may contact the Environment Department by calling (505) 827-2855 to request specific services. The Department will then advise how best to proceed.
If you are sick, stay home.
New Mexico law states that anyone working in a food establishment and experiencing symptoms of an acute onset of sore throat with fever shall be restricted in working in the food establishment.
Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19, including a fever, cough, runny nose and difficulty breathing, should call (855) 600-3453 for direction from the New Mexico Department of Health.
COVID-19 related workplace investigations now easily searchable on NMED interactive map
Members of the public can now easily view workplaces investigated on COVID-19 related matters by the Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (OHSB) of the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED). The GIS map includes information about the business and...
Phased Reopening of State Parks to Begin May 1st
Santa Fe – Today the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department’s (EMNRD) State Parks Division announces that eight State Parks will begin to reopen for day-use only beginning May 1st. Overnight use and campgrounds remain closed and all events through the end...
COVID-19: Air Quality Regulatory Notice For the Oil and Natural Gas Industry
My organization is negatively affected by COVID-19. What do I do now? We’re in this together, and we are here to help. The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is ready to assist the oil and natural gas industry in understanding how to navigate regulatory...
New Mexico Environment Department offers guidance to the oil and gas industry
SANTA FE — In response to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 public health crisis, the New Mexico Environment Department is offering air quality regulatory guidance to the oil and gas industry to ensure the continued protection of human health and the...
Restaurant and food delivery service employees: Wear gloves and face coverings
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) recommends that employees working in restaurants, food establishments and grocery stores wear gloves and a face covering when providing customers take-out, door/curbside service, or delivering food. “Wearing a face covering...
Food establishments to sell convenience items
Such sales are allowed under state regulations By selling products like toilet paper and other convenience items, restaurants and food establishments in New Mexico are helping citizens maintain social distancing and reducing strain on grocery stores during the...
Restaurant Compliance With COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Orders
The following restrictions are placed on all New Mexico food establishments under the March 19 and March 23, 2020 Public Health Emergency Orders issued by New Mexico Department of Health Cabinet Secretary to limit the spread of COVID-19: All restaurants, bars,...
Environment Department requesting public’s help in preventing clogged sewers and overflows
Increased flushing of wipes, paper towels causes issues in sewer systems and treatment plants Sewer back-ups and overflows may be on the rise due to an increased use and flushing of sanitary wipes and paper towels. Clogged sewers cause back-ups and overflows at...
La orden de emergencia de salud pública actualizada incluye más restricciones para los establecimientos de alimentos de Nuevo México
Los establecimientos de comida en Nuevo México sólo pueden atender a los clientes con opciones de comida para llevar y de entrega a domicilio, a partir de las 9 a.m. del 19 de marzo de 2020. Estas restricciones están siendo implementadas bajo una orden de emergencia...
Updated emergency public health order includes further restrictions on New Mexico food establishments
Food establishments in New Mexico may only serve customers using take-out and delivery options, as of 9 a.m. March 19, 2020. These restrictions are being implemented under an emergency public health order from the New Mexico Department of Health in an effort to curb...