Hello Las Cruces! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Utility rate hike, Red Ranger signing, and inflatable 5k + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Utility costs under scrutiny: El Paso Electric proposed a $70 million rate hike in Doña Ana County, which would add about $42 a month for the average home, with a decision expected next year -- see the rate hike details.
Pathways to advanced study: NMSU computer science students joined 120 peers in New Orleans in late April for a CRA Undergraduate Research to Ph.D. workshop, strengthening research skills, confidence, and connections toward graduate study -- explore the research path.
Dangerous conditions linger: Heat Advisory in effect through 9 p.m. today for Doña Ana and Luna counties. Temperatures could reach 108. Hydrate, limit activity, watch for heat illness -- read the full advisory.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Quick fun, zero planning: When the group chat needs plans that satisfy kids, teens, and your inner 12-year-old, Blast City Laser Tag and Arcade delivers with a glowing arena, arcade games between rounds, and party space that keeps the chaos contained. Low lift, high smiles, perfect for a quick weeknight reset.
Desert gardening, solved: If the sun is roasting your plants, Guzman's Garden Centers has heat-tolerant plants, shade trees, houseplants, and pottery that actually thrive here, plus friendly advice, delivery, and planting help. Skip the guesswork and get a yard that survives June in Las Cruces without drama.
Easy weekend reset: When you need a low-key reset close to home, Young Park delivers with picnic shelters for shade, an inclusive playground that actually wears kids out, and a quiet pond that makes it easy to slow down. Pack snacks, cue the group chat, and claim your tiny midweek vacation.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🍝 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs @ Barnes & Noble | Wednesday (6/24) at 9:00 AM – Bring the kids, the grandkids, and your snack diplomacy for a free, all-ages screening of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, part of the Summer Kids Series. It runs every Wednesday, seats are first come, and yes, the storm is 100 percent marinara.
🦁 Summer Art Camp 2026 @ Wet Paint Art Studio | Thursday (6/25) at 9:00 AM – If summer boredom is already circling, send the kids to Safari Quest, a week of Summer Art Camp for those who’ve completed kindergarten through 6th. They’ll paint, print, and prowl through jungle projects, you’ll sip coffee in peace, and the glitter stays there.
🪕 U Can Uke for Juniors! @ Thomas Branigan Memorial Library | Friday (6/26) at 3:00 PM – The Roadrunner Room is about to swap shushing for strumming as kids 8 and up tackle group ukulele lessons. Registration is already full, naturally, so brace for a wave of tiny island vibes, proud caregivers, and home concerts featuring three chords, and endless enthusiasm.
🐶 Dogwalk @ TA Truck Service | Saturday (6/27) at 8:00 AM – Catwalk is going to the dogs, in the best way. Bring your pup, pack water, snacks, and a change of clothes, meet Ambassador Omari, Daisy, and Boomer the therapy pro for a quick meet and greet, then watch everyone chill for a $5 park fee.
🏃 Inflatable 5k: Summer Edition @ Metro Verde Splash Pad | Saturday (6/27) at 8:30 AM – Nothing says summer like an inflatable 5k where the dress code is flamingo floaties and SPF 50. Meet at Metro Verde Splash Pad for an easy trot, then bribe quads with Gunnar’s ice cream, and let splash pad undo whatever dignity the run spared.
✍ Store Signing - Steve Cardenas @ Zia Comics | Saturday (6/27) at 12:00 PM – Zia Comics is hosting Steve Cardenas, yes, Rocky the Red Ranger himself, for an in-store signing in Las Cruces. Bring that old helmet, a well-loved VHS, or just grab something off the shelves, and let him autograph your nostalgia with zero morphing required.
⚽ 3v3 Live @ Provencio VanDame Athletic Complex | Saturday (6/27) at 3:00 PM – 3v3 soccer is lighting up the Las Cruces fields under the lights, because the desert sun finally clocks out. Bring the family, your best first touch, and a respect for bragging rights. No bleacher sunburn, just crisp passes, friendly chirping, and kids sleeping like rocks.
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07 — The Las Cruces report Weather forecastToday — High: 105°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 11%
A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Sunny, with a high near 105. Heat index values as high as 98. South southeast wind 1 to 5 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 103°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 11%
A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 103. Northwest wind 1 to 7 mph. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. West northwest wind 0 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. This house is wildThis 30.95-acre slice of Las Cruces valley land brings serious versatility with productive row-crop farmland, direct Hwy 185 access, and both underground and surface water rights through EBID. Zoned D1L, it offers room for agriculture, development, or a smart long-term hold. Wide-open acreage and strong utility make this a standout investment.
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