Gallup Sun

Per the Declaration of a Health Emergency for McKinley County, Resolution No. MAR-20-029, which was approved by the McKinley County Commission March 17, and most recent information and guidance from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's Office and the New Mexico Department of Health regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, April 6; McKinley County Government will continue limiting access to all county offices/departments.

For the safety and security of all employees and community members and to help to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and to practice safe social distancing, we will continue following the limited access schedule effective April 15 through at least May 1. Please understand the coronavirus pandemic is a very fluid situation and things, including this schedule, can change day by day. However, we will notify the public of any changes.

McKinley County Courthouse: All visitors/guests will be required to check in at the security desk on the first floor of the Courthouse. Security will then call the office/employee you are visiting and someone from that office will come and get the visitor.

• Treasurer's Office, Clerk's Office/Bureau of Elections, and the Assessor's Office/GIS will have the following hours:
  • Monday: 8 am - 5 pm: the offices will be open to the public but will be closed from 12 - 1 pm as staff transition in and out.
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: All elected offices will be closed to the public, however, staff will be working these days to make sure essential functions of each department continue and will be taking appointments as necessary; with provision Governor Lujan-Grisham as set and each office will have limited staff to comply with the 5 or less people in a single room or connected space.
  • Friday: 8 - 5 pm: the offices will be open, but will be closed from 12 - 1 pm as staff transition in and out
• County Manager's Floor (Third Floor)
  • Monday - Thursday 8 am - 5 pm: the offices will be open, but will be closed from 12 - 1 pm as staff transition in and out
    • There will be no public access to Manager's Floor during this time, however there will be limited staff working to make sure essential functions of the County continue and we will still be taking phone calls, answering emails and doing what we can under the current emergency.