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06/15/2026

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06/12/2026

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06/12/2026

06/12/2026

Local Las Cruces Happenings!

*Updated*

Public input is needed on the Interstate 10 Bridge Replacement Project in the Mesilla Valley area of Doña Ana County.

The public review period will be open from June 10 through June 25, providing residents, businesses, and stakeholders an opportunity to review project information and submit comments.

The project includes the replacement of four bridges, two are located at I-10 and Fairacres Rd (near milepost 136.95) and two at I-10 and W Boutz Rd (near milepost 140.72).

The project will also upgrade the surrounding roadways to meet current safety and design standards.

Project information, including environmental documentation and project details, are available for public review at: dot.nm.gov/event/i10-bridges/

06/12/2026

White Sands Missile Range to block US 70

LAS CRUCES — White Sands Missile Range has scheduled a road closure on U.S. 70 for Monday, June 15.

U.S. 70 will be blocked one time beginning at 9:00 a.m. This block will last approximately one hour, with the closure lifting by 10:00 a.m. The closure will be located at the Blue Block, 2 miles east of the access road at mile marker 172, and at the Brown Block at mile marker 192.

San Augustin Pass and the LC Gate will not be affected. However, Nike Avenue will be affected by the closure.

All roadblocks are subject to change without notice. For updates, call White Sands Missile Range at 575-678-2221 or 575-678-2222, visit the New Mexico Department of Transportation at www.nmroads.com or call 511.

06/11/2026

NMDOT Road Report
Thursday June 11th
The following are District One roadway maintenance lane closures and traffic alerts. Motorists are urged to exercise caution, reduce speeds, follow posted signs, and be mindful of personnel and equipment in the area. Please note that closures may be canceled without notice due to emergency requirements.

ANTHONY- LANE CLOSURE
Lane Closure, NM 226 eastbound and westbound from mile marker 0 to mile marker 1, will have lanes closed with maintainers in the area performing road maintenance. A flagging operation will be in place. This closure will be lifted at approximately 3:30 pm.

06/11/2026

Supporting Our Partners at Jardin de los Niños! 🍋✨

At La Casa, Inc., we love standing alongside our incredible community partners. Today, we are excited to share a wonderful fundraiser hosted by our friends at Jardin de los Niños, and we would love for our community to help them reach their goal!

Jardin de los Niños invites you to support their After School Lemonade Stand! Here are all the sweet details:

When: Tuesday, June 16, from 10:00–11:00 AM
Where: La Tienda, 335 La Colonia Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88005

Their afterschool students will be selling delicious lemonade for just $0.50, with all proceeds directly benefiting their classroom and helping fund special movie days! 🎬💛

Not only is this a fun summer treat, but this activity also gives the students a wonderful hands-on opportunity to practice their money counting and customer service skills. Because of this, small bills and change are greatly appreciated at the stand!

Can't make it to La Tienda in person?
You can still cheer on and support these amazing students by making an online donation directly at:
👉https://give.jardinlc.org/campaign/810762/donate

06/10/2026

Regional News:

News- Keeping Cruces Connected, this is Las Cruces Today - Firefighters continue battling the Bear Fire in the Gila National Forest southeast of Quemado as hot, dry and windy conditions fuel the 60-acre wildfire.

06/10/2026

NMDOT Road Report
Wednesday June 10th
The following are District One roadway maintenance lane closures and traffic alerts. Motorists are urged to exercise caution, reduce speeds, follow posted signs, and be mindful of personnel and equipment in the area. Please note that closures may be canceled without notice due to emergency requirements.

CLOSURE- Socorro Area
Closure, NM 1 northbound and southbound at mile marker 56, 1 mile south of Luis Lopez. Detour will be in place overnight.

ANTHONY- LANE CLOSURE
Lane Closure, NM 226 eastbound and westbound from mile marker 1 to mile marker 2 Berino Siding. A flagging operation will be in place for edge repairs. This closure will be lifted at approximately 3:30 pm.