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A Las Cruces Digest Report by Levi Gwaltney, Editor
[Photo: Sculpture “Solirio” at Harold Runnels Federal Building, Las Cruces, New Mexico. Photo by Highsmith, Carol M., 1946- Carol M. Highsmith Archive.
Courtesy: Library of Congress.]
Daily Weather Report:
4 o’clock HIGH
Mostly Sunny then
Scattered
T-Storms
OVERNIGHT LOW
Scattered T-storms
then
Mostly Cloudy
Detailed weather information can be found at forecast.weather.gov
Reported Events Reminder:
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Leftover draw licenses on sale June 26 (Corrected)
A total of 630 deer licenses left over from the 2024-2025 big-game draw will go on sale at 10 a.m. MDT June 26, through the Department’s Online License System.
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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.
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Overdose Prevention Education & Naloxone Training
In this FREE class, you will learn how to: * understand opioids, Narcan®, and the mechanism of action for each substance; * prevent an overdose; * recognize the signs of an opioid overdose; * respond to an overdose (accessing 911 emergency medical care, rescue breathing, administering naloxone, post-resuscitation care).
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Mental Health First Aid Class (Adult-English): REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Mental Health First Aid will help you identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance abuse disorders. It is an 8-hour certification class that is being offered throughout the county at NO COST.
Daily Driver Traffic Report:
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Lane Closures Planned for Foothills Road
The installation of underground infrastructure will force temporary lane closures for portions of Foothills Road, near Nacho Drive, 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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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 Thursday, June 27, 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:
- Capital Improvements Advisory Committee MeetingCategory: Boards, Committees and Commissions
- LCMS Summer Camp: History & Culture: Las Cruces & the BorderlandsCategory: Branigan Cultural Center
- Gallery GeeksCategory: Branigan Cultural Center
- District Two Community Meeting – Bill MattiaceCategory: District 2 Meetings and Events
- Therapeutic Recreation Program Craft ClassCategory: Fitness Classes and Sessions
- AM – Arraignment HearingsCategory: Municipal Court
- PM – Telephonic Arraignment HearingsCategory: Municipal Court
- Summer Studio Programs–Registration datesCategory: Museum of Art
- Pre-K–Registration — Planeteers: SoundCategory: Museum of Nature Science
- Pre-K-Planeteers: SoundCategory: Museum of Nature Science
- Lapidary & Silver Jewelry Open Lab Category: Senior Programs
- Eastside Crochet GroupCategory: Senior Programs
- Munson Quilting Category: Senior Programs
- Beading Category: Senior Programs
- Mah JonggCategory: Senior Programs
- Sage Café Enhanced Fitness ClassCategory: Senior Programs
- Train Dominos at Sage Cafe Category: Senior Programs
- Benavidez Game DayCategory: Senior Programs
- Eastside Guitar Jamming GroupCategory: Senior Programs
- Munson Crochet Category: Senior Programs
- Alzheimer’s Caretaker Support Group (for men)Category: Senior Programs
- Thursday Morning MahjongCategory: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library
- Qi GongCategory: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library
- The Banned Book Club – Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the UniverseCategory: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library
- What Have You Been Reading?Category: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library
- U Can Uke for Adults!Category: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library
- Dungeons and Dragons – Teens
Events from the Doña Ana County Calendar Month View for Thursday, June 27, 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:
Events from the Visit Las Cruces EVENTS for Thursday, June 27, 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
Amaro Winery Open Mic Night
- Amaro Winery
Baila Las Cruces – Free Dance Lessons on the Plaza
- Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces
Game Day
- Henry Benavidez Community Center
The Chair Show & The Papaya Collective Exhibit
- Gallery 925
- Recurring daily until June 30, 2024
Vivid Landscapes Art Exhibit by Jerry Hernandez
- New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
- Recurring daily until August 4, 2024
Live Theatre: A Walk in the Woods
- Black Box Theatre
- Recurring daily until June 30, 2024
