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1. How to sign up for emergency alerts in Las Cruces (lcsun-news.com) — Las Cruces and Doña Ana County residents can sign up for free CodeRED alerts through the Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority to receive critical local emergency notifications on their phones. The article explains how Wireless Emergency Alerts, Smart911, FEMA's IPAWS system, and weather terminology work together so people in and around Las Cruces can better prepare, respond, and stay informed when severe weather or other emergencies strike.
2. Las Cruces drivers warned of debris after flooding (star-telegram.com) — Drivers in Las Cruces and Doña Ana County are being urged to stay cautious after days of heavy rain left standing water and debris on some roads, even as flooding recedes. With record September rainfall in parts of the county and reports of rocks and other material on closed routes, officials stress avoiding flooded or low‑lying areas until cleanup is complete.
3. Cuban cuisine, dressing children (lascrucesbulletin.com) — A recent Dress the Child gala at the Las Cruces Convention Center raised more than half of this year's $70,000 goal to buy clothes and shoes for local children in need. With help from Las Cruces chefs, sponsors, and volunteers, the program expects to take about 450 kids shopping at Kohl's in Las Cruces later this year and is still welcoming donations from residents.
4. 2330 Saturn Cir Las Cruces NM (zillow.com) — If you live near 2330 Saturn Circle in northeast Las Cruces' 88012 ZIP code, you're surrounded by pet‑friendly parks, walking trails, and easy outdoor access. The neighborhood mixes local and international dining, coffee shops, family‑oriented recreation, and convenient shopping, all set against the desert landscape, with median rents around $1,400.
5. Pride takes the plaza (lascrucesbulletin.com) — Downtown Las Cruces will host the free Pride on the Plaza celebration this Saturday, Oct. 3, with a parade at 4 p.m. and festivities at Plaza de Las Cruces from 5 to 10 p.m. Organizers highlight the "Here to Stay" theme, volunteer-driven planning, and a full lineup of drag performers, vendors, and after-parties that aim to create an inclusive space for the local LGBTQ+ community and allies.
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