ALBUQUERQUE  — Today, Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails announced that cookie sales in public places will be suspended effective March 16.

Girl Scout cookie booths scheduled for this weekend will remain in place at the discretion of the troop leaders and at the comfort level of parents. However, any cookie booths scheduled beyond this weekend will be suspended for the foreseeable future.

Cookie booth sales account for approximately 60-75 percent of the money Girl Scout troops use to fund activities, field trips and community service projects.

“Girl Scouts across New Mexico rely on cookie sales to fund their activities for the year,” said Girls Scouts of New Mexico Trails CEO Rebecca Latham. “We’re aware that suspending booth sales could have a negative impact on their goals. But we must do our part to prioritize the health and safety of our members, volunteers and the general public.”

The public is encouraged to make their final purchases of Girl Scout cookies this weekend. Cookie booth times and locations can be found at NMGirlScouts.org.

Personal and online sales will continue through mid-April via individual Girl Scouts. If you do not know a Girl Scout, reach out to family, friends or Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails to be connected with a Girl Scout near you.