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🌱 Are your Las Cruces emergency alerts actually set up correctly?

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Hey hey Las Cruces! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Are your Las Cruces emergency alerts actually set up correctly?
  • Which Las Cruces roads may still hide flood debris and hazards?
  • How a Cuban-themed gala is clothing hundreds of Las Cruces children

Also on today's calendar: Vfast Golf Tournament and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Turning out cloudy, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 75, low: 53.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday October 1
  • Arrowhead Park Early College High School Fall Academic Award Event
    Las Cruces Public Schools Las Cruces, NM 88001
    5:30 pm
    • Friday October 2
  • 2026 New Mexico Book Awards Banquet →
    La Posta De Mesilla, 2410 Calle De San Albino, Mesilla
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Nikolas is safe!
    It's taken a few days but Mr Nicholas is safely in the missy trap, and headed home. John is on his way over to help me get him out of the Misty trap… (Nextdoor Stoneway)
  • Meet OreoCat!!!!
    She is our feral cat turned house cat. She keeps us laughing! She eats fish food out of the pond when I feed the fish. She bats the water turtles… (Nextdoor Country Club Estates)
  • Parsons Corporation posted a job opening for Armed Security Officer - New Mexico (VAXCOM) in Las Cruces. Apply here.
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Las Cruces. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Las Cruces here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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