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A Las Cruces Digest Report by Levi Gwaltney, Editor
Daily Weather Report:
6 o’clock HIGH
Hot
Hot
Hot
OVERNIGHT LOW
Scattered
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Detailed weather information can be found at forecast.weather.gov
Reported Events Reminder For Sunday, July 14:
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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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Former Aggie, Diego Pavia, Leads Vanderbilt in upset of No. 1 Alabama in Vandy’s first-ever win over top-5 team
Vanderbilt was 0-10 against AP No. 1 ranked teams and 0-60 versus top-five teams heading into this matchup in Nashville.
Daily Driver Traffic Report for Sunday, July 14:
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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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You’re Invited to the Peachtree Canyon Apartment Groundbreaking October 10
Please join us for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Peachtree Canyon Apartments, a 144-unit affordable housing development.
Events from the City of Las Cruces Calendar of Events for Tuesday, July 16, 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:
- Gallery Geeks
Category: Branigan Cultural Center - Therapeutic Recreation Program Craft Class
Category: Fitness Classes and Sessions - Zumba with MariaCategory: Fitness
Classes and Sessions - AM – Arraignment Hearings
Category: Municipal Court - PM – Telephonic Arraignment Hearings
Category: Municipal Court - Lapidary & Silver Jewelry Open Lab
Category: Senior Programs - Munson Quilting
Category: Senior Programs - Horseshoes
Category: Senior Programs - Sage Café Enhanced Fitness Class
Category: Senior Programs - Train Dominos
Category: Senior Programs - Trivia Tuesday
Category: Senior Programs - Music Appreciation
Category: Senior Programs - Game Day at Munson
Category: Senior Programs - Mosaic – Open studio
Category: Senior Programs - Line Dance Class
Category: Senior Programs - Ballroom Dance Class
Category: Senior Programs - Children’s Storytime
Category: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library - Munson Library Dungeons and Dragons
Category: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library - Munson Library: Writing Workshop
Category: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library - Author Talk – Karen Ray
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How Do Power Outages Affect Households?
Approximately 70% or 23.6 million of the households reporting an outage said at least one outage lasted 6 hours or more.
Events from the Doña Ana County Calendar Month View for Tuesday, July 16, 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:
- 11:00 AM
Opioid Advisory Council Meeting
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Offense Wows in 2nd Match Victory Over LA Tech
The Aggies racked up their third straight win on Saturday; all of which have come in Conference USA play.
Events from the Visit Las Cruces EVENTS for Tuesday, July 16, 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
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Weekly Energy Saving Tip: Start small for big savings
Making small changes can add up to big savings over time.