Yahoo Autos Field of Dreams in Las Cruces to become COVID-19 testing site. Here's what you need to know.
LAS CRUCES - The state announced multiple surge COVID-19 testing locations, including the Las Cruces Public Schools Field of Dreams west parking lot, opening to the public this week.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the testing sites can administer up to 1,000 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests a day and are being set up "in response to critical numbers of COVID-19 case counts and a shortage of available tests in New Mexico."
The drive-up testing sites will be open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Testing began Wednesday, Feb. 2 and continues until Feb. 21.
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To participate, people must register prior to the event. Same-day registration and appointment assistance will be available at the testing sites. Learn more about testing and the registration process at https://www.doineedacovid19test.com/.
The LCPS Field of Dreams is at 2501 Tashiro Road.
Other surge testing sites opening in the state include the Lea County Event Center, EXPO NM in Albuquerque and the Santa Fe Fair Grounds.
Email findatest@nm.org for information.
Lucas Peerman can be reached at lpeerman@lcsun-news.com or @LittleGuyInATie on Twitter.
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