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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
Sunny then
Showers
Likely
OVERNIGHT LOW
T-storms Likely
then Chance
T-Storms
Detailed weather information can be found at forecast.weather.gov
Reported Events Reminder:
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Downtown Plaza Grass Replacement
The Parks & Recreation Department is replacing the grass near the splash-pad area at the Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces, 151 N. Church Street.
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Totally Cool, Inc., Recalls All Ice Cream Products Because of Possible Health Risk
Totally Cool, Inc. of Owings Mills, Maryland is recalling multiple brands of ice cream products, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
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Friends of the Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks–Screens Film (Free and Open to the Public, RSVP Requested)
Filmmaker Mary Patierno’s lyrical documentary “Requiem for a River” poses some fundamental questions about the iconic Rio Grande: Is it still a living river?
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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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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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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 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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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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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 Wednesay, June 26, 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:
- LCMS Summer Camp: History & Culture: Las Cruces & the BorderlandsCategory: Branigan Cultural Center
- Gallery GeeksCategory: Branigan Cultural Center
- Dona Ana County Juvenile Justice Continuum Board MeetingCategory: Doña Ana County Juvenile Justice Continuum Board
- Therapeutic Recreation Program Craft ClassCategory: Fitness Classes and Sessions
- Yoga with IvyCategory: Fitness Classes and Sessions
- Zumba with AngelicaCategory: Fitness Classes and Sessions
- Therapeutic Recreation Program Craft ClassCategory: Fitness Classes and Sessions
- Summer Studio Programs–Registration datesCategory: Museum of Art
- Summer Wednesday Evening: OrigamiCategory: Museum of Art
- Arte and Aguas Category: Parks and Recreation Events and Activities
- Enhanced Fitness at MunsonCategory: Senior Programs
- Stained Glass – Open Studio Category: Senior Programs
- Wood Carving GroupCategory: Senior Programs
- Desert Writers Category: Senior Programs
- Mosaic Open StudioCategory: Senior Programs
- Dancercise Category: Senior Programs
- Jam Session Category: Senior Programs
- BingoCategory: Senior Programs
- Canasta Category: Senior Programs
- Zumba GoldCategory: Senior Programs
- Chair Qigong Category: Senior Programs
- Munson Crochet Category: Senior Programs
- Chair Laughter YogaCategory: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library
- Lullaby LoungeCategory: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library
- Latiné – X Book Club – The Brief and Wonderous Life of Oscar WaoCategory: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library
- Munson Library: Grandkid StorytimeCategory: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library
- Library Lab
Events from the Doña Ana County Calendar Month View for Wednesday, June 26, 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:
- 6:00 PM
District 5 Community Meeting
Events from the Visit Las Cruces EVENTS for Wednesday, June 26, 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
Healthy Waters – Healthy Futures
- NMSU Domenici Hall Room 106
New America High School Graduation 2024
- Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces
Summer Kids Series: Teenage Kraken
- Cineport 10 Theater
Summer Wednesday Evenings at the Museum
- Museum of Art
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
Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces – Wednesdays & Saturdays
- Downtown Las Cruces & Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday, Saturday until June 29, 2024
Live Theatre: A Walk in the Woods
- Black Box Theatre
- Recurring daily until June 30, 2024
