As temperatures drop, the City of Las Cruces is committed to ensuring the safety and comfort of all residents by providing accessible warming stations. Inclement weather and freezing temperatures are forecasted through Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
City facility warming stations will be activated on Saturday, January 24, 2026. The City invites anyone in need of warmth and shelter to visit our designated facilities during the following times:
- Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Avenue
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday & Saturday
- 1 – 5 p.m. Sunday
- 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday
- Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Avenue
- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday
- 8 a.m. to 12 noon Sunday (will be open as warming station ONLY)
- 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday – Friday
- Frank O’Brien Papen Center, 304 Bell Avenue
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday
- Munson Senior Center, 975 S. Mesquite Street
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday
- Sage Café, 6121 Reynolds Drive
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday
- Benavidez Center, 1045 McClure Road
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday
Staff at each center are prepared for anyone who seeks refuge from the cold. Please don’t hesitate to make use of these resources.
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