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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW MEXICO
IN THE MATTER OF:
SUPERSEDING ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
21-MC-00004-44 22-MC-00004-15
SUPERSEDING ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
WHEREAS, the Court continues to evaluate its response to the spread of Coronavirus
Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and in order to provide authoritative information to litigants and
prospective jurors, this order supersedes Administrative Order 21-MC-00004-44;
WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), on February 25,
2022, issued updated guidance regarding indoor mask recommendations. The new guidelines for
assessing community risk weigh hospitalizations for COVID-19 and the proportion of beds
occupied by COVID-19 patients in local hospitals more heavily than rates of new infections
alone. The new guidelines result in an immediate reduction in indoor mask-wearing
recommendations within the district.
WHEREAS, the Governor of New Mexico, on February 17, 2022, lifted the indoor
mask mandate for the State of New Mexico by entry of the New Mexico Department of Health
(“DOH”) Public Health Emergency Order.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that, effective immediately, the requirement of all persons
entering courthouse facilities is rescinded. Mask wearing requirements in courtrooms, conference
rooms and chambers will be established by the presiding judge. Mask wearing requirements
withing the tenant space in courthouse facilities will be established by the respective department
head.
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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, while the CARES Act enabling orders of this court
are in effect, public and media access to court hearings will continue to be live-streamed, at the
discretion of the presiding judge, according to procedures located on the court’s website.
This administrative order will remain in effect until the Judicial Conference terminates its
emergency declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic or further order of the court.
DONE this 1st day of March, 2022.
FOR THE COURT:
______________________________________
WILLIAM P. JOHNSON
CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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1:22-mc-00004 Administrative Orders
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United States District Court - District of New Mexico
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SUPERSEDING ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER: In the Matter of Superseding Administrative Order
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