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A Las Cruces Digest Report by Levi Gwaltney, Editor
Photo: Lee, Russell, 1903-1986, photographer (Courtesy: Library of Congress)
Daily Weather Report:
HIGH
(around 4:00 PM)
Hot
OVERNIGHT LOW
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Detailed weather information can be found at forecast.weather.gov
Reported Events Reminder:
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Cooling Stations to be Reactivated Beginning Monday, June 24, 2024
Triple-digit temperatures are expected to return to Las Cruces’ weather forecast for several days this week.
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Las Cruces Police Investigate Two Separate Double-Homicides–PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT
Las Cruces police are investigating two separate double-homicides that occurred Sunday morning within a span of less than 11 hours.
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Doña Ana County provides sandbags in preparation for monsoon season
In preparation for the upcoming monsoon season, Doña Ana County reminds residents that free sandbags are available for pick up.
Daily Driver Traffic Report:
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Lane Closure Planned for Sonoma Ranch Boulevard
A portion of northbound Sonoma Ranch Boulevard, between Camino Coyote and Bella Sierra Drive, will experience an intermittent lane closures beginning Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
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El Paseo Road Lane Closure Planned
Motorists who utilize the northbound lanes of El Paseo Road, between Idaho Avenue and Wyatt Drive, will experience a lane closure for the next two weeks.
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Amador Avenue Intermittent Lane Closures
Amador Avenue, between Campo Street and Water Street, will have intermittent lane closures each day between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28, 2024.
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Foothills Road Shoulder Work
Foothills Road, between Lohman Avenue and Roadrunner Parkway will experience shoulder work starting Monday, June 24, 2024
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Redwood Street Road Closure
Las Cruces motorists are advised that Redwood Street, between N. Triviz Drive to Catalpa Drive, will be closed to through traffic with a lane shift on N. Triviz Drive from Monday June 24 through July 5, 2024.
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Avenida de Mesilla Intermittent Lane Closures
Avenida de Mesilla, between S. Main Street and Martin Street, will have intermittent lane closures from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2024.
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Walnut Street and Griggs Avenue Intersection Closure
Las Cruces motorists are advised that the intersection of Walnut Street and Griggs Avenue will be closed to traffic starting Thursday, June 20, 2024.
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Calle de El Paso/Hwy 292 Closed in Las Cruces
Calle de El Paso/HWY 292 will be closed to through traffic between Laguna Drive and Avenida de Mesilla, Monday, June 10, 2024, through Tuesday, July 9, 2024, as part of the installation of a new sewer force main project.
Check the New Mexico Department of Transportation website (NMRoads.com) for more.
Events from the City of Las Cruces Calendar of Events for Monday, June 24, 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 ClassCategory: Fitness Classes and Sessions
- Lunchtime SpinCategory: Fitness Classes and Sessions
- Therapeutic Recreation Program Art ClassCategory: Fitness Classes and Sessions
- AM – Arraignment HearingsCategory: Municipal Court
- Summer Studio Programs–Registration datesCategory: Museum of Art
- Enhanced Fitness at Munson Category: Senior Programs
- Stained Glass Open StudioCategory: Senior Programs
- Dancercise Category: Senior Programs
- Candle Making WorkshopCategory: Senior Programs
- Line Dancing at Sage Cafe Category: Senior Programs
- Painting Open Studio Category: Senior Programs
- Internet Basics and SafetyCategory: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library
- Sage Fine WhinersCategory: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library
- Adult Dungeons and Dragons
