How to care for your mask
Helpful information on how to safely reuse and clean your mask.
Face Masks
The Town of Silver City passes mandatory mask ordinance, in effect 8/28/2020.
Ordinance 1293 regarding face coverings was adopted by the Town Council on August 25, 2020. View the ordinance here
Department of Health reports counterfeit facemask exemption cards being distributed in Santa Fe County
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports fraudulent exemption cards are being distributed to the public that assert the holder of the card is exempt from wearing a facemask despite public health orders requiring it. These cards falsely purport to be issued by NMDOH and the U.S. Department of Justice. Anyone fraudulently creating and/or using these cards could result in being charged with a 4th degree felony. read more here.
NM Safe Promise
NM Safe Promise campaign encourages all New Mexicans to individually “make the promise” to follow COVID-Safe Practices and proudly share their commitment with others.
Face Masks for Small Businesses
The Town of Silver City and Grant County have joined together to establish a PPE bank for local small businesses. If your business needs extra face masks, call the Silver City/Grant County Chamber of Commerce to arrange a time for purchase and pick up.
The cost is $18.50 per box of 50 and there is a limit of 2 boxes per business.
For more information, call the Silver City/Grant County Chamber of Commerce at 575-538-3785.
NM DOH Guidance on Use of Face Masks
The CDC and the New Mexico Department of Health recommend wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. Cloth face coverings should not be used as a substitute for social distancing, but rather can be used as a supplement.
Deaconess Health Care: How to Sew a Cloth Face Mask
Deaconess Health Care site provides videos and patterns for sewing face masks with ties or elastic.
NMDOH: How to Make a Cloth Face Mask
As of May 16, the state of New Mexico will require use of face masks in public places, with exceptions for eating, drinking and exercising and medical requirements.
How to Make Your Own Face Covering
Surgeon General, Dr. Jerome Adams, shares ways to create your own face covering in a few easy steps.
Grant County COVID Supplies Support Facebook Group
Group makes reusable woven fabric masks to help organizations and individuals who have requested them. Join the group to volunteer to make masks. Links to patterns and more information can be found on Facebook.
