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USPS Reports On-Time Delivery Gains, Higher Customer Satisfaction for Holiday Surge

Cathy Purcell, Usps

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

WASHINGTON — Through large investments in new technology and new logistics planning and execution, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) significantly improved its delivery performance during this past holiday season. Mail items and packages were delivered within 2.

Health Department urges vaccination as influenza cases rise statewide

Robert Nott

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Health is urging residents to get vaccinated as flu cases climb across the state and nation.Emergency room visits for flu-like illness have jumped from 7.1% to 10.3% of all visits compared to this time last year, according to NMDOH data.

NMDOT announces winners for 2026 name a snowplow contest

Kristine Bustos-mihelcic, Nmdot

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Transportation is excited to announce the 2026 Name a Snowplow contest winners. Drumroll please.The Winning names are:• District 1: Chilly Changa, DuckDuckOrange Truck.• District 2: Snowtorious, B.I.G.

Protest at Grants City Hall

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. – A line of demonstrators gathered along a busy Grants sidewalk this week for an anti-Trump protest, holding handmade signs criticizing President Donald Trump and calling for constitutional protections and democratic norms.

Courtesy: NMDOT traffic camera Traffic backs up near the I-40/NM 6 (Exit 126) interchange west of Albuquerque as New Mexico State Police investigate a fatal crash and divert drivers off the interstate.

Fatal Crash Briefly Closes Eastbound I-40 Near Laguna; Traffic Diverted at NM 6 Exit

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - A fatal two-vehicle crash closed eastbound Interstate 40 near Laguna on Wednesday morning, briefly disrupting travel for Cibola County residents headed toward Albuquerque and beyond.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham delivers her eighth and final State of the State address during a joint session of the New Mexico House and Senate on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, at the State Capitol in Santa Fe, outlining her administration’s legislative priorities for the 30-day session. Courtesy Photo

2026 State of the State

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

SANTA FE, N.M. — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham used her eighth and final State of the State address Tuesday, Jan.

New Mexico maintains full childhood vaccine recommendations despite HHS rollback

Robert Nott, Communications Director

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

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

Robert Nott, Nmdoh Communications

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

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

News Staff

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

“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

Gccs Board Of Education

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

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.