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A Las Cruces Digest Report by Levi Gwaltney, Editor
Daily Weather Report:
3 o’clock HIGH
Sunny then
Scattered
T-storms
OVERNIGHT LOW
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Detailed weather information can be found at forecast.weather.gov
Reported Events Reminder For Thursday, July 11:
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FDA Oncology Center of Excellence Presents Conversations on Cancer: What has happened in the Oncology Center of Excellence Since 2017–REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Project Community’s goal is to increase communication between the underserved and medical professionals in communities nationwide, to foster understanding, and awareness to reduce cancer risk and increase survival.
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Create Pressed Flower Tea Lights at Munson Library–CALL TO CONFIRM
Join us at Munson Library to create beautiful glass tea lights from pressed flowers from 1 – 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024.
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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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Las Cruces Tikes N’ Spikes Flag Football Registration on July 11 (online) and July 13 (in-person)
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will offer individual registration for Youth Flag Football.
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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 Thursday, July 11:
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Roadrunner Parkway Lane Closure
The southbound lane on Roadrunner Parkway, between Eagle Ranch Estates and Veterans Memorial Park, will be closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 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 Thursday, July 11, 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:
- Senior Programs Advisory Board Meeting
Category: Boards, Committees and Commissions - ADA Advisory Committee
Category: Boards, Committees and Commissions - Gallery Geeks
Category: Branigan Cultural Center - Therapeutic Recreation Program Craft Class
Category: Fitness Classes and Sessions - AM – Arraignment Hearings
Category: Municipal Court - PM – Telephonic Arraignment Hearings
Category: Municipal Court - Pre-K Nature and Science Discovery–Jr. Paleontologists: Mega FossilsCategory: Museum of Nature Science
- Pre-K Nature and Science Discovery–Jr. Paleontologists: Mega FossilsCategory: Museum of Nature Science
- City Art Board
Category: Public Art - Lapidary & Silver Jewelry Open Lab
Category: Senior Programs - Munson Quilting
Category: Senior Programs - Beading
Category: Senior Programs - Mah Jongg
Category: Senior Programs - Sage Café Enhanced Fitness Class
Category: Senior Programs - Train Dominos at Sage Cafe
Category: Senior Programs - Munson Crochet
Category: Senior Programs - Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group (For Men)
Category: Senior Programs - Qi Gong
Category: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library - Munson Library pressed flower tea lights
Category: 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
Category: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library - Romance Book Discussion
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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 Thursday, July 11, 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:
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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 Thursday, July 11, 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 & Tap Room
- Recurring weekly on Thursday until November 21, 2024
Amaro Winery Sip N Paint
- Amaro Winery & Tap Room
Baila Las Cruces – Free Dance Lessons on the Plaza
- Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces
Mesilla Valley Film Society – Fancy Dance
- Mesilla Valley Fountain Theatre
- Recurring daily until July 11, 2024
Mt. Metal at Jax
- Jax Rooftop
NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum’s Daily Demonstrations – Wool Spinning
- New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
- Recurring weekly on Thursday until December 19, 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.
