NMED NEWS
Testing slots available from 8 to 11 a.m. every Monday at Department of Health field offices
New Mexico’s utility workers have been hard at work throughout the COVID-19 crisis, ensuring critical infrastructure continues to provide reliable drinking water, electricity and wastewater services throughout the state. As part of an effort to keep this essential workforce safe and healthy, as well as to assist the state in identifying, isolating and tracing new cases, the Department of Health has designated special statewide COVID-19 testing hours for all utility workers.
“We are grateful for our utility workers, who continue their hard and important work throughout this pandemic,” said New Mexico Environment Department Cabinet Secretary James Kenney. “It is imperative they are able to safely and responsibly do their jobs. To that end, I urge all service providers of electricity, natural gas, drinking water, and wastewater to encourage their employees to get tested for COVID-19. An outbreak at such a utility could have devastating consequences for these critical workforces and impact communities throughout New Mexico.”
“Broadscale testing will ultimately result in more lives saved,” said Department of Health Cabinet Secretary Kathy Kunkel. “Even as we reopen, COVID-19 is still out there, and we must continue to be vigilant.”
“I am thankful for our employees who have been working tirelessly to provide reliable electricity to the homes, businesses and first responders who need it the most,” said Pat Vincent-Collawn, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of PNM. “With the help of the State of New Mexico, PNM proactively organized several testing centers for our critical employees. Broad testing helps keep our employees safe, and with the added benefit of contact tracing, helps slow the spread of this vicious disease.”
“We wish to thank the Water Authority employees whose dedication and hard work have ensured the continued delivery of safe drinking water and reliable sewer service in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County throughout the pandemic,” said Klarissa Peña, Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority Board Chairperson. “In the interest of their health and safety, and that of the public, we are encouraging all our employees to get tested for COVID-19, and very much appreciate efforts by the State of New Mexico to help make that possible.”
“The data provided by testing increases safety in the workplace,” said John Foster, Chief Executive Officer of Southwest Generation. “We are grateful to the State of New Mexico for their leadership on this important initiative.”
Many people who are infected with coronavirus may not experience any symptoms while still having the potential to pass the virus onto others, making largescale testing incredibly important in preventing its spread – and keeping New Mexico on a path toward reopening the economy.
If proactive testing identifies a positive case, the New Mexico Environment Department and Department of Health will contact the employer about the appropriate next steps to take to prevent the spread of the virus, including disinfection and follow-up testing. Proactive testing can minimize disruption to operations.
Testing will be available from 8 to 11 a.m. every Monday, beginning June 15, at the locations listed. Testing is free, but those who have insurance should bring their card with them. Appointments are required and must be scheduled by noon the preceding Friday by calling a local public health office.
| Office name | Address | City | ZIP code | Scheduling phone number |
| Midtown PHO | 2400 Wellesley Dr. NE | Albuquerque | 87107 | 505-841-4106 505-841-4681 |
| Sandoval Co. PHO | 1500 Idalia Rd. | Bernalillo | 87004 | 505-867-2291 |
| McKinley Co. | 410 Bataan Veterans Rd. | Gallup | 87301 | 505-722-4391 |
| San Juan PHO | 355 S. Miller Rd | Farmington | 87401 | 505-327-4461 X9 |
| Valencia Co. PHO | 617 Becker Ave. | Belen | 87002 | 505-864-7743 |
| Santa Fe PHO | 605 Letrado St. | Santa Fe | 87505 | 505-476-2600 |
| Espanola PHO | 2010 Industrial Pk Rd. | Española | 87532 | 505-753-2794 |
| Los Alamos PHO | 1183 Diamond Dr, Ste D | Los Alamos | 87544 | 505-662-4038 |
| Taos PHO | 1400 Weimer Rd. | Taos | 87571 | 575-758-4719 |
| Las Vegas PHO | 18 Gallegos Rd. | Las Vegas | 87701 | 505-425-9368 |
| Santa Rosa PHO | 117 Camino de Vida | Santa Rosa | 88435 | 575-472-3211 |
| Raton PHO | 226 E. 4th Street | Raton | 87740 | 575-445-3601 |
| Artesia PHO | 1001 Memorial Dr. | Artesia | 88210 | 575-746-9819 |
| Carlsbad PHO | 1306 W. Stevens | Carlsbad | 88220 | 575-885-4191 |
| Clovis PHO | 1216 Cameo St. | Clovis | 88101 | 575-763-5583 |
| Ft. Sumner PHO | 514 Ave. C | Ft. Sumner | 88119 | 575-355-3262 |
| Hobbs PHO | 1923 N. Dal Paso | Hobbs | 88240 | 575-397-2463 |
| Lovington PHO | 302 N. 5th St. | Lovington | 88260 | 575-396-2853 |
| Portales PHO | 1513 W. Fir | Portales | 88130 | 575-356-4453 |
| Roswell PHO | 200 E. Chisum | Roswell | 88201 | 575-624-6050 |
| Ruidoso PHO | 111 Kansas City Rd. | Ruidoso | 88345 | 575-258-3252 |
| Tucumcari PHO | 310 S. 2nd St. | Tucumcari | 88401 | 575-461-2610 |
| Las Cruces PHO | 1170 N. Solano | Las Cruces | 88001 | 575-528-5063 |
| Anthony PHO | 865 N. Anthony Drive | Anthony | 88021 | 575-882-5858 X4 |
| Sunland Park | 3807 McNutt Rd. | Sunland Park | 88063 | 575-589-2543 X4 |
| Grant Co PHO | 2610 N. Silver | Silver City | 88061 | 575-538-5318 X4 |
| Otero Co PHO | 1207 8th St. | Alamogordo | 88310 | 575-437-9340 X4 |
| Socorro Co PHO | 214 Neel Ave. NW | Socorro | 87801 | 575-835-0971 X3 |