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<p>Hello tribal libraries directors,<br>

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<p>We were asked this morning if Tribal Libraries Program Grant Award funds may be spent on PPE. <br>

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<p>Yes, in light of current <a href="https://cv.nmhealth.org/public-health-orders-and-executive-orders/">

Executive Orders and Public Health Orders</a>, <a href="https://www.newmexico.gov/jobs-the-economy/covid-safe-practices-for-all-employers/">

COVID Safety Practices for All Employers</a>, and <a href="https://www.newmexico.gov/jobs-the-economy/covid-safe-practices-for-all-employers/additional-csps-for-retailers/">

Additional COVID Safety Practices for Retailers</a>, you may purchase PPE as necessary equipment for providing library services to your community using your TLP Grant Award funds.<br>

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<p>Regards,<br>

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<p>Dale Savage<br>

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<p>Library Development Bureau Chief<br>

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<p>New Mexico State Library<br>

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