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Hello Las Cruces! Hope your coffee’s especially good this morning.

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Nation’s largest wind megaproject milestone, adoptable cats, and spring gardening expo + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

📰 In the news

Connect with local support: Doña Ana Community College is hosting free community resource and wellness fairs. The March 11 event has passed, and the next is March 25, open to all in Las Cruces — get all the details.

Consistent care wins praise: Enhabit Home Health in Las Cruces was awarded a 4 out of 5 rating by U.S. News, based on CMS data and patient surveys highlighting mobility gains and timely care — learn more about the rating.

Wind megaproject hits milestone: Pattern Energy’s SunZia in central New Mexico has finished installing 242 Vestas turbines. The nation’s largest clean energy project includes 674 GE Vernova turbines and a 550-mile line to Arizona — get all the details.

Gold just hit record highs. What about your savings? While traditional IRAs have been treading water against inflation, gold has gained over 50% in three years. That gap is why more retirees are rolling a portion of their savings into gold IRAs (the kind that hold physical metal). We compared the top five options and broke down who they’re best for. Check it out here →

Paying hundreds of dollars a month for car insurance? Switching providers could save you up to $600 a year, and shopping around is way faster than it used to be – free comparison tools like this one make it easy.*

Highlights this week:

• Attend the Library Advisory Board meeting
• Sip cocoa, meet adoptable cats
• Birdwatch the bosque at Leasburg Dam
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home*

💎 Local business spotlight

Neighborhood art fix: If you haven’t popped into Mesquite Art Gallery lately, this cozy spot keeps fresh, small-scale exhibitions that actually invite lingering—think thoughtful photography one month, new voices the next—perfect for a low-stress reset between errands or after-work strolls this week.

Need a boba fix: Whether you’re a classic milk tea loyalist or craving something fruity with fun toppings, Boba Cafe keeps things deliciously low-key—easy online ordering, chill vibes, and sips that turn midweek errands into a tiny celebration.

Historic stage, real vibes: Rio Grande Theatre keeps downtown humming with concerts, films, and a monthly open mic that actually spotlights local talent. Grab a seat, a drink from the concessions, and let the acoustics do the heavy lifting—an easy way to upgrade a random weeknight.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

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Mom says she’s fine. You’re not so sure: “What if something happens when you’re home alone?” You’ve asked a hundred times, but the outcome’s always the same. I don’t need that. Life Alert’s for old people. The real struggle isn’t finding a medical alert system that’ll work… it’s finding one she won’t fight you on. We looked into five options designed to settle the standoff, from smartwatches to systems with nothing to wear at all. See which ones stood out →

Thinning hair? Your shampoo was never going to fix it: I’ve spent an embarrassing amount of money on hair-loss products, biotin, masks, sprays, you name it. Not one of them lasted. Turns out, most things target the strand, not the follicle (where thinning actually happens). Dermatologists have been prescribing treatments that work for years, but there are now plenty of options available with no office visits required. See our top picks for men and women →

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📆 Fun for the whole fam

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🌙 Lullaby Lounge @ Thomas Branigan Memorial Library Branch | Wednesday (3/18) at 11:00 AM – This is a low-key music-and-movement hangout in the Roadrunner Room, complete with action songs, wiggly dance moves, and sing-alongs. Bring the kids or grandkids, you supply the off-key harmonies, they supply the wiggles, everyone naps after.

🚚 Food Truck Friday @ Morning Star Church | Friday (3/20) at 5:00 PM – Skip the stove and roll into the Morning Star Church lot for Food Truck Friday, our third-Friday ritual of tacos, noodles, and whatever smells amazing this month. Family friendly, lawn chairs welcome, and absolutely zero judgment if dinner is churros, fries, and a napkin.

🌱 Spring Gardening Expo @ Thomas Branigan Memorial Library | Saturday (3/21) at 12:30 PM – Think your green thumb could use a spring tune-up? Learn seed saving, make newspaper pots, and roll seed balls for native blooms, plus explore the Seed Library, gardening books, and community partner talks. Real skills, zero gimmicks, and activities for all ages.

🍀 Luck of the Paws: Clover Dash Fun Run @ Young Park | Sunday (3/22) at 9:00 AM – Think your daily dog walk counts as cardio? Trade it for Clover Dash, a run, walk, or wag with your pup that celebrates the human-animal bond, where every registration helps pets and the people who love them. Lace up, leash up, and register at dachs.auctionsnap.com/2026-clover-dash/event.

🌵 Desert to Dish Craft @ Veterans Memorial Park | Tuesday (3/24) at 4:00 PM – While the big kids wrestle with “concepts,” your littles get the fun stuff with Ms. Felicia, a sweet series of simple, hands-on crop crafts made for tiny attention spans. Think seed art, paper veggies, and proudly sticky fingers. You sip coffee, they make masterpieces.

🃏 Big Into Magic (The Gathering) @ Thomas Branigan Memorial Library Branch | Tuesday (3/24) at 4:30 PM – Shuffling into the Kiva room on the first floor, an all-ages Magic the Gathering meetup lets you play any format you fancy. Bring a deck, a life counter, and that rules argument you swear by, then enjoy company, bragging rights, and lands untapping.

🧪 Library Lab @ Thomas Branigan Memorial Library Branch | Wednesday (3/25) at 4:00 PM – Library Lab is taking over the Craft Room at Thomas Branigan with low-stress, curiosity-friendly projects that get hands moving and brains humming. Bring a kid, a grandkid, or your inner eight-year-old, and swap screens for glue sticks, simple tinkering, and neighborly chatter.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Las Cruces report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 86°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. North northwest wind around 2 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 92°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 92. Northwest wind around 2 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West wind around 2 mph.

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