By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press
New Mexico is revising its color-coded risk system by adding a new color that signifies when counties can ease even more pandemic-related restrictions.
The red-yellow-green system now includes turquoise. State health officials said Wednesday that counties reach that category by meeting certain health criteria for four consecutive weeks.
It allows for expanded indoor dining and the operation of entertainment venues like theaters, bars and clubs. All but four of the state s 33 counties already have seen test positivity and new case rates decline and have emerged from the strictest lockdowns earning favorable yellow, green and now turquoise ratings on the color-coded map.
New Mexico Adds Least-Restrictive COVID-19 Tier - By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press New Mexico is revising its color-coded risk system by adding a