New Mexico Supreme Court announces end of mask mandate, social distancing in court

New Mexico courts lifting masking, distancing mandates

The lifting of the social-distancing requirements will free up capacity inside courtrooms, where public attendance had been limited while the restrictions were in place.

New Mexico Supreme Court announces end of mask mandate, social distancing in court

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The governor's executive order declaring a state of emergency in New Mexico due to the COVID-19 pandemic expires Friday. What bearing will this have on some of the last places that are still requiring masks in the state, like courts and health care facilities? Thursday, the New Mexico Supreme Court announced they are lifting their mask mandate. However, beyond that, experts said folks shouldn't expect many changes in …

New Mexico Courts Lift Mask, Physical Distancing March 31

NM SUPREME COURT News: SANTA FE – Masks and physical distancing will no longer be required after March 31 for any person inside a New Mexico courtroom or jury assembly area, the state Supreme Court announced today. Additionally, jurors will no longer need to answer health screening questions to enter a courthouse. Courts will continue to make masks available to any juror who chooses to wear one, but they are not required. The Judiciary is liftin…