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Las Cruces, New Mexico Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Which stretch of Doña Ana Road you should avoid after the derailment
  • How a new NMSU film studio could reshape jobs in Las Cruces
  • Why Las Cruces is ranked among New Mexico’s most affordable beautiful towns

Also on today's calendar: Bureau of Land Management Invites Public to Celebrate “Organ Mountains Jubilee” and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What was left after the explosion at the cheese factory? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny with a t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 55.
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Train derails in New Mexico after heavy flooding (star-telegram.com) — A freight train derailment just north of Las Cruces has closed a stretch of Doña Ana Road between Lujan Road and Highway 187 through at least Friday afternoon while crews clear flaxseed-filled railcars. No one was hurt and no hazardous materials spilled, but drivers from Las Cruces are urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes until cleanup and rail operations fully resume.
   

2. New Mexico's Rural Areas Support the Film Industry (livability.com) — Las Cruces is set to gain Arrowhead Studios, a 36,400-square-foot film complex on the NMSU campus that includes a major sound stage and hands-on training partnerships with Arrowhead Center and Doña Ana Community College. Opening in 2026, it’s designed to anchor a Southern New Mexico film hub, bringing production work, education opportunities, and new economic activity within easy reach of local residents.
   

3. The Cheapest Beautiful Towns To Live In New Mexico (worldatlas.com) — Las Cruces is highlighted as one of New Mexico’s most affordable and beautiful towns, with average home values around $287,000 and a cost-conscious desert lifestyle. Residents can enjoy nearby Organ Mountains trails, Dripping Springs Natural Area, and a lively, walkable downtown anchored by Plaza de Las Cruces and its weekly farmers market featuring local art and produce.
   

4. Doña Ana County Seeking Applicants for Public Art Advisory Board (lascrucestoday.com) — Doña Ana County is recruiting a new volunteer for its Public Art Advisory Board, with applications due by November 13 and the term running through late 2028. Based in Las Cruces but serving the whole county, the board helps decide where public art goes and how it reflects local culture. Residents who care about arts and community life are encouraged to apply online.
   

5. Southern New Mexico's Underrated State Park Near Las Cruces Has A Cactus Garden, Camping, And Fishing (newsbreak.com) — Leasburg Dam State Park, just north of Las Cruces, offers locals and visitors cactus gardens, short hiking and biking trails, Rio Grande fishing, and campgrounds with hookups. The piece highlights cooler-season birding, seasonal fishing, and designated areas for paddling and swimming. It also notes that many campers and travelers use Las Cruces for nearby lodging and airport access.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What was left after the explosion at the cheese factory?" — da brie (Thank you Pam W. for sending it in!)
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