Wildfires prompt USPS to temporarily close some post offices in northern New Mexico
NEW MEXICO — The fast-moving wildfires in northern New Mexico have resulted in the closure of multiple post offices in the area.
The following offices have been temporarily closed, with mail rerouted to the Las Vegas Post Office:
- Buena Vista – 2191 State Highway 518, Buena Vista, NM 87712
- Chacon – 26 State Highway 121, Chacon, NM 87713
- Cleveland Main – 3177 State Highway 518, Cleveland, NM 87715
- Guadalupita – 1447 State Highway 434, Guadalupita, NM 87722
- Holman Main – 3543 State Highway 518, Holman, NM 87723
- Mora – 401 Main St, Mora, NM 87732
- Ocate – 1730 State Highway 120, Ocate, NM 87734
- Rainsville – 42 County Road A029, Rainsville, NM 87736
- Rociada – 302 New Mexico Highway 105, Rociada, NM, 87742
- Sapello – 1007 NM Highway 518, Sapello, NM 87745
Customers from these offices are directed to go to the Las Vegas Post Office (1001 Douglas Ave, Las Vegas, NM, 87701) to pick up their mail. The office is open Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., and on Saturday: 9 a.m. – noon. The office is closed Sunday.
The following office has been temporarily closed, with mail rerouted to the Wagon Mound Post Office:
- Ojo Feliz – 138 San Isidro Rd, Ojo Feliz, NM 87735
Customers from this office are directed to go to the Wagon Mound Post Office (504 Railroad Ave, Wagon Mound, NM 87752) to pick up their mail. The office is open Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., and on Sat: 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. The office is closed Sunday.
All customers must provide identification to get their mail.