I'm looking at flying into Albuquerque, renting a car and driving into southern Colorado to do a little scouting. I will be out of the state that same day, but do plan on spending a night in state before my flight back. A big warning comes up on Southwest's website about a quarantine. It appears NM has a 14 day self quarantine for all travelers from out of state. Does anyone have any experience with this in NM? How did you handle it? How does NM handle it?
NM Quarantine Question
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TX & AZ are only states to face the Q when they get here as of now, driving in,due to covid in those states. CO can come in.
This was as of last week. Check state proticols.
My 0cents is avoid folks & don't linger. Be nice.................lol
This was as of last week. Check state proticols.
My 0cents is avoid folks & don't linger. Be nice.................lol
NMGuy
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I'll echo what Hank said. Fly in, and get out (same advice I give to all Texans to be honest, lol) and be nice. We do have a mask order in effect that is punishable by a fine, which some areas take more seriously than others. If you wear a mask and only stop if/when necessary, you'll be fine.
Here's a link to NM's current travel restrictions:
"High-risk states: Persons who have arrived in New Mexico from states with a 5% positivity rate or greater over a 7-day rolling average, or a positive test rate greater than 80 per 1 million residents, must physically separate from others in a residence or place of lodging for at least 14 days from the date of their entry into New Mexico or for the duration of their presence in the state, whichever is shorter."
You'll be physically separated from others in a vehicle for the duration of your presence in the state, so I doubt you'll have an issue and I'm not aware of any method by which they are enforcing these recommendations.
-Guy
Here's a link to NM's current travel restrictions:
"High-risk states: Persons who have arrived in New Mexico from states with a 5% positivity rate or greater over a 7-day rolling average, or a positive test rate greater than 80 per 1 million residents, must physically separate from others in a residence or place of lodging for at least 14 days from the date of their entry into New Mexico or for the duration of their presence in the state, whichever is shorter."
You'll be physically separated from others in a vehicle for the duration of your presence in the state, so I doubt you'll have an issue and I'm not aware of any method by which they are enforcing these recommendations.
-Guy
I was in Red River for Labor Day. Majority the town was people from Tx and Ok (who weren’t quarantining) Talked to several police officers and Covid was never brought up. People were not wearing masks outdoors but most were indoors.
from having family in the area it sounds like small town law enforcement is not enforcing many of the covid restrictions/quarantine. I’m sure someone has an anecdote to the opposite but just relaying my experience and what I’ve been told.
from having family in the area it sounds like small town law enforcement is not enforcing many of the covid restrictions/quarantine. I’m sure someone has an anecdote to the opposite but just relaying my experience and what I’ve been told.
Frazier
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Red river is always loaded with TX and OK plates, that is a cool little town.
I will be driving in from the east Saturday to self quarantine for 14 days with a bow in my hand
I will be driving in from the east Saturday to self quarantine for 14 days with a bow in my hand
pojoaque40
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At the terminal, just tell them what they want to hear. Once you get out of the airport nobody is going to care.
Frazier
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Was able to successfully infiltrate the state of New Mexico without incident
beginnerhunter
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I think NM exempts u if u have a negative covid test in the last 72 hours (with documentation). May not apply to u, but for others might be worth looking at.
I'm a federal employee and we are exempt.
I'm a federal employee and we are exempt.
bobbydean
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Southern part of the state the LEO are ignoring the governor. Airports, I do not know. I would just keep my mouth shut.
SO7mm
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Just got back to CA from 8 days in NM. E drove but stayed in a hotel one night in Albuquerque and ate out. No problems at all.
Laelkhunter
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It seems that no matter where (which state) you are in, if you are wearing a mask, all is well. Even though they are totally ineffective protecting you from anything, the thought is it protects others from you. SO if you are wearing a mask, people assume you are following all guidelines and protocols concerning any restrictions. I will be wearing a mask when I get out of my truck in NM on my way to Chama when I leave in three weeks.
