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A Las Cruces Digest Report by Levi Gwaltney, Editor
Daily Weather Report:
3 o’clock HIGH
Mostly Sunny
OVERNIGHT LOW
Partly Cloudy
Detailed weather information can be found at forecast.weather.gov
Reported Events Reminder For Friday, July 12:
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Lunchbox Lemonade Friday at Unidad Park
The Las Cruces Police Department’s Community Outreach Team invites residents to participate in the next Lunchbox Lemonade to be held Friday at the Unidad Park Splash Pad.
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Branigan Library wants you to make Paper Flowers – Lilacs–REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Las Cruces Public Libraries invite you to join us in making paper lilacs this month.
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After School Program Lottery Registration for Some LCPS Schools
Registration begins Monday, July 1, 2024, and continues until Friday, July 12, 2024.
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Lunchbox Lemonade Series Continues Friday
The Las Cruces Police Department’s Community Outreach Team invites residents to participate in its second Lunchbox Lemonade to be held Friday, June 28, at the Metro Verde Splash Pad and Park.
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County Emergency Rental Assistance Program checks delayed
Weekly assistance checks that would normally be disbursed will be processed on Friday, July 12. Residents can expect to begin receiving them shortly thereafter. Eligible applicants may check on their application’s status by calling ERAP staff at 575-525-5898. Applications are still being accepted for the program and the approval process will continue to run smoothly…
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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 Friday, July 12:
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Del Rey Shoulder Work
Motorists who travel near Del Rey Boulevard, between Bataan Memorial West and Telshor Boulevard, will experience a southbound lane closure on Friday, July 12, 2024.
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Camino Coyote Road Closure East of Sonoma Ranch Boulevard
Camino Coyote Lane will have a road closure east of Sonoma Ranch Boulevard starting Monday, July 8, 2024.
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Catalpa Drive Road Closure in Las Cruces
he City of Las Cruces, through a contract with A-Mountain Construction, will be doing pavement replacement between Monday, July 8, and Friday, July 12, 2024 on Catalpa Drive, between Poplar Avenue to the Cul-de-Sac. The road will be closed to thru traffic. Source: City of Las Cruces For the public’s convenience, crews will work only…
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 Friday, July 12, 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 - Chess
Category: Senior Programs - Enhanced Fitness at Munson
Category: Senior Programs - Mosaic Open Lab
Category: Senior Programs - Horseshoes
Category: Senior Programs - Sage Café Enhanced Fitness
ClassCategory: Senior Programs - Dancercise
Category: Senior Programs - Pinochle
Category: Senior Programs - Painting Open Studio
Category: Senior Programs - Stained Glass – Open Lab
Category: Senior Programs - Journal with Jenny
Category: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library - Sage Cafe Game Time (and Puzzles)
Category: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library - Mahjong
Category: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library - Paper Flowers
Category: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library - U Can Uke for Juniors!
Category: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library - Reader’s Theater
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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 Friday, July 12, 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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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 Friday, July 12, 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
Country Dance Night
- D.H. Lescombes
CW/Ayon at Amaro Winery
- Amaro Winery & Tap Room
Live Music with Line 5
- D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro Las Cruces
Mesilla Summer Music Series: Lush Life Jazz
- Old Mesilla Plaza
Mesilla Valley Film Society – Thelma
- Mesilla Valley Fountain Theatre
- Recurring daily until July 18, 2024
Music by Daniel Sanchez
NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum’s Daily Demonstrations – Quilting & Blacksmithing
- New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
- Recurring weekly on Friday until December 20, 2024
Vivid Landscapes Art Exhibit by Jerry Hernandez
- New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
- Recurring daily until July 13, 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.
