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A Las Cruces Digest Report by Levi Gwaltney, Editor
Daily Weather Report:
3 o’clock HIGH
Sunny
OVERNIGHT LOW
Mostly Clear
Detailed weather information can be found at forecast.weather.gov
Reported Events Reminder For Monday, July 15:
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Cooling Stations to be Activated Through Wednesday
Las Cruces daytime temperatures are expected to be high for the next few days, so City cooling stations will be open through Wednesday, July 17, 2024, to offer some respite for residents who wish to escape the heat.
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Today, November 21, is National Rural Health Day
“It is of vital importance that we ensure all New Mexicans have the opportunity to be healthy and have access to affordable, quality health care regardless of where they call home.”
Daily Driver Traffic Report for Monday, July 15:
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Camino Coyote Lane Shoulder Work
Las Cruces motorists will experience shoulder work on Howard Place and Camino Coyote Lane between Howard Place and Paseo de Dia starting Monday, July 15, through Friday, July 19, 2024.
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Lane Closure Planned for Picacho Avenue
A portion of eastbound Picacho Avenue, between Reymond Street and Alameda Boulevard, will temporarily be closed for two weeks to allow crews to install cables.
Check the New Mexico Department of Transportation website (NMRoads.com) for more.
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Life, death or deportation
Las Cruces and Doña Ana County — home to one of New Mexico’s highest shares of immigrant residents — suffer from a shortage of doctors and medical specialists even more acute than the rest of the state.
Events from the City of Las Cruces Calendar of Events for Monday, July 15, 2024:
The events listed, below, link to the City of Las Cruces Events Calendar. For specifics, and to confirm time and place, please follow the links provided here:
- Therapeutic Recreation Program Craft Class
Category: Fitness Classes and Sessions - Lunchtime SpinCategory: Fitness Classes and Sessions
- Therapeutic Recreation Program Art Class
Category: Fitness Classes and Sessions - AM – Arraignment Hearings
Category: Municipal Court - PM – Telephonic Arraignment Hearings
Category: Municipal Court - Enhanced Fitness at Munson
Category: Senior Programs - Stained Glass Open Studio
Category: Senior Programs - Dancercise
Category: Senior Programs - Candle Making Workshop
Category: Senior Programs - Line Dancing at Sage Cafe
Category: Senior Programs - Painting Open Studio
Category: Senior Programs - Sage Fine Whiners
Category: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library - Adult Dungeons and Dragons
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Cost of child care for one child can be more than rent in some US counties
The latest finding follows the addition of prices from 2019 to 2022 and an analysis of childcare prices in 2,512 U.S. counties.
Events from the Doña Ana County Calendar Month View for Monday, July 15, 2024:
The events listed, below, link to the Doña Ana County Events Calendar. For specifics, and to confirm time and place, please follow the links provided here:
- No Events to Report
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Inflation Expectations Decline Slightly; Labor Market Expectations Improve
Perceptions of credit access and expectations for future credit access both improved in October.
Events from the Visit Las Cruces EVENTS for Monday, July 15, 2024:
The events listed, below, link to the Visit Las Cruces Events calendar. For specifics, and to confirm time and place, please follow the links provided here:
“Mata Ortiz: Highlights from the Lysbeth Warren Anderson Collection”
- New Mexico State University Art Gallery
- Recurring daily until July 20, 2024
Fiber Social
Mesilla Valley Film Society – Thelma
- Mesilla Valley Fountain Theatre
- Recurring daily until July 18, 2024
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Rink Sets School Record; Aggies Wrap Up Opening Day of Phill Hansel Invite
Following five events, NM State sits in third place with 205 points as a team – following only host Houston and Nevada.
