Additional COVID-19 Resources

I understand how worrisome this time is for New Mexico families. There's a lot of uncertainty, but I want you to know that my staff and I are working around the clock to ensure our state has the resources it needs to address the COVID-19 pandemic and help New Mexicans stay safe and healthy.

To make sure New Mexicans have accurate, science-based information about the virus and support services in our state, I launched this Coronavirus Resource Center. If you have any questions, please be sure to speak with your health care provider.

For New Mexicans

Coronavirus Health Hotline: 1-855-600-3453
Please use the number above if you have health related questions about COVID-19.

Coronavirus Information Hotline:1-833-551-0518
Please use the number above if you have questions about school closures, job issues etc.

NMDOH Coronavirus Microsite: cv.nmhealth.org
This microsite has been established to be a resource for the public for all things COVID-19

Tribal Resources
Please click HERE for a compilation of resources currently available to Tribes.

NMDOH COVID-19 Public Dashboard

Public Health Order Frequently Asked Questions

Public Health Order Essential Business List

Prevention

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
CDC Recommendation Regarding the Use of Cloth Face Coverings

Get the Facts

Travel

Guidance for Travelers
Information for Travel
Social Distancing and Travel Recommendations
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Senate Sergeant at Arms is providing an international toll-free phone number to constituents from outside of the United States to call their Senator via the Capitol Telephone Exchange Operators. The operators will connect these callers to their Senator’s office. International toll-free number: 800-744-17441

Businesses, Employers and Employees

Laboratories

Information for Laboratories

Mental Health

Parents and Families

Seniors and People with Disabilities

New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services Department
- Aging and Disability Resource Center: (800) 432-2080

Senior meals will be made available for all eligible seniors. Fees associated with home delivered meals will be waived so that all eligible seniors can receive home delivered meals. Seniors that would like to request a home delivered meal should call the Aging and Disability Resouce Center at (800) 432-2080.

How Can I Help You?

I want to assure you that my office stands ready to serve you during this worrisome time. I encourage New Mexicans to continue contacting my office if you need assistance with a federal agency, including accessing Veterans benefits, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, or federal grant funding. My office can also assist New Mexico residents facing issues returning to the U.S. from travel abroad.

Latest News

Heinrich, Luján, Leger Fernández Announce $2.24 Million In CARES Act Recovery Assistance To Support Northwest New Mexico
Posted on 02/16/21
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) are announcing $2.24 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants that will be dispersed to northwest New Mexico. Read More
Heinrich, Luján Call For Equitable Access To Vaccines And Testing, Urge Biden Administration To Correct Vaccine Rollout Failures Of Previous Administration
Posted on 02/11/21
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) are calling for Congress to correct discrepancies that have caused small and rural states to receive significantly less funding for vaccine and testing than originally estimated. Unfortunately, funding allocated in December for vaccines and testing was distributed in a formula that resulted in small and rural states receiving inequitably low allocations of resources. Read More
Heinrich, Luján Introduce FAMILY Act, Urge Congress To Pass Permanent Paid Leave Solution To Spur Economic Recovery
Posted on 02/09/21
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján have introduced the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act to create a permanent, national paid family and medical leave program, offering a key solution to the country's public health and economic challenges. Read More
Heinrich’s Push For FEMA Cost Share Reimbursement Pays Off For New Mexico
Posted on 02/05/21
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich's (D-N.M.) request was granted by the Biden administration to retroactively reimburse state, local, Tribal, and territorial governments for 100% rather than 75% of eligible emergency costs related to fighting COVID-19. President Joe Biden directed the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to increase the federal cost share in a memo signed this week. Read More
Heinrich, Luján Support Biden Plan To Fully Utilize Defense Production Act, Increase Supply Of Necessary Medical Equipment And Supplies
Posted on 01/19/21
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján joined 24 of their Senate colleagues in a letter to President-elect Joe Biden, supporting his incoming administration's plan to quickly utilize all available authorities under the Defense Production Act (DPA) to rapidly increase the production and stockpiling of medical, testing and protective equipment supplies. Read More
Heinrich, Luján Demand Trump Administration Immediately Address Significant COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Failures
Posted on 01/11/21
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and 43 Senate Democrats are demanding that Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and the Trump administration take immediate action to fix the significant failures of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution as coronavirus cases continue to climb. Read More
Heinrich Lauds Inclusion Of Ventilation System Improvements For Elementary, Secondary Schools In End-of-Year Package
Posted on 12/21/20
Udall, Heinrich Vote To Deliver Emergency COVID Relief To New Mexico Families, Small Businesses, And Health Care Workers
Posted on 12/21/20
N.M. Delegation Urges Congressional Leadership To Extend Critical Funding For State, Local, And Tribal Communities
Posted on 12/14/20
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján, Deb Haaland, and Xochitl Torres Small are urging Congressional Leadership to recognize the severe need to extend coverage of Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) payments allocated under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Read More
Sen. Heinrich says Congress should not adjourn until COVID-relief package is passed
Posted on 12/12/20
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The hopes of Congress passing another COVID-relief package this week remain dashed for now. Read More

Senator Martin Heinrich

Additional COVID-19 Resources

For New Mexicans

Prevention

Get the Facts

Travel

Businesses, Employers and Employees

Laboratories

Mental Health

Parents and Families

Seniors and People with Disabilities

How Can I Help You?

Latest News

Heinrich, Luján, Leger Fernández Announce $2.24 Million In CARES Act Recovery Assistance To Support Northwest New Mexico

Heinrich, Luján Call For Equitable Access To Vaccines And Testing, Urge Biden Administration To Correct Vaccine Rollout Failures Of Previous Administration

Heinrich, Luján Introduce FAMILY Act, Urge Congress To Pass Permanent Paid Leave Solution To Spur Economic Recovery

Heinrich’s Push For FEMA Cost Share Reimbursement Pays Off For New Mexico

Heinrich, Luján Support Biden Plan To Fully Utilize Defense Production Act, Increase Supply Of Necessary Medical Equipment And Supplies

Heinrich, Luján Demand Trump Administration Immediately Address Significant COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Failures

Heinrich Lauds Inclusion Of Ventilation System Improvements For Elementary, Secondary Schools In End-of-Year Package

Udall, Heinrich Vote To Deliver Emergency COVID Relief To New Mexico Families, Small Businesses, And Health Care Workers

N.M. Delegation Urges Congressional Leadership To Extend Critical Funding For State, Local, And Tribal Communities

Sen. Heinrich says Congress should not adjourn until COVID-relief package is passed

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