New Mexico maintains full childhood vaccine recommendations despite HHS rollback

SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Health will maintain its full childhood vaccination recommendations despite the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) decision to reduce the number of vaccines routinely recommended for all children.

Possible measles exposure linked to travel in Albuquerque

SANTA FE, N.M. – A traveler from South Carolina who was diagnosed with measles spent a night in Albuquerque, leading to potential measles exposure in that area.The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports the traveler stayed at the Quality Inn, 450 Paisano St. NE, from 11:45 p.m. Dec.

From the High Plains

“Reading makes immigrants of us all. It takes us away from home.

GCCS Board of Education Outlines Process to Fill Vacant Seat for District 5

GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants Cibola County Schools Board of Education will begin accepting applications from candidates interested in an appointment in District 5, a position on the board vacated last week by Dr. Guy Archambeau.

Cubero Man Charged Federally in Fatal Shooting at Laguna Pueblo Cemetery

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A 49-year-old Cubero man is facing federal charges after investigators allege he shot and killed another enrolled member of the Pueblo of Laguna during a confrontation at a cemetery on New Year’s Day.

Indictments in the Month of December

has been indicted on the charges of Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor in the Second Degree - Child Under 13 (second degree felony, Abuse of a Child - Does Not Result in Death or Great Bodily Harm (third degree felony), Bribery of a Witness - Threats Reporting (third degree felony), False...

Cibola Water Monitoring Report

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Early January data shows Cibola County’s water picture beginning the year with mixed signals: reservoir and river levels remain low and largely unchanged, while mountain snowpack has increased modestly over the past week.

Geranium – the Versatile Houseplant

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - One of my favorite houseplants isn’t actually considered a houseplant because it is used so much in flowerbeds and patios. I have seen geraniums in store windows, on patios, and greenhouses. Give them some sun, soil, and water and they will bloom. They are also survivors.

Badland Bakery Ribbon Cutting and Opening

GRANTS, N.M. — The Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce kicked off its first ribbon cutting of 2026 on Saturday, January 10 with the grand opening of 1912 Market, a revived Route 66 storefront now operating at 705 W. Santa Fe Ave. in Grants.