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Hey Las Cruces, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: A massive data center project awaiting permits, Chalk Walk, and the art and science of winemaking + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

High-stakes build under review: Doña Ana County’s massive data center project still awaits two air quality permits, promising over 4,000 construction jobs and 1,500 jobs while raising concerns about water use and the environment — read the full story.

New alliance fuels relief efforts: Casa de Peregrinos unveiled its food bank lobby name with the GECU Foundation, part of a $100,000 multi-year partnership to help end hunger in Doña Ana County — get details on the partnership.

What powers this rating: Enhabit Home Health in Las Cruces was awarded a 4/5 rating by U.S. News for quality and patient satisfaction, based on CMS measures of mobility, improvement, and timely care — see how it was scored.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Experiment and create at Library Lab
• Uncork New Mexico winemaking’s art and science
• Join a free caterpillar-themed playgroup

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Weekend reset, sorted: Minutes from town, Dripping Springs Natural Area offers easy desert trails, sweeping Organ Mountains views, and the eerie Van Patten ruins for a touch of lore. A quick wander that clears your head, stretches your legs, and might just become your midweek ritual.

Small joys, big smiles: TRG Toys & Collectibles keeps shelves fresh with Funko Pops, LEGO sets, Hot Wheels, and nostalgic oddities that beg for desk space. A tidy treasure hunt for a quick serotonin boost, with delightfully unnecessary finds your inner kid can’t resist.

Serious sandwich fix: When sandwich fatigue hits, A Bite of Belgium comes through with a legit Lamb Sandwich, a classic Reuben, and a Prime Steak Sandwich if you’re feeling extra. Cozy vibe, zero fuss, all flavor. Consider it your midweek reset.

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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⏰ Mesilla Valley Timebank Orientation @ Thomas Branigan Memorial Library | Wednesday (3/11) at 4:30 PM – Remember when neighbors helped each other? Same idea, now with a login, at a one-hour Timebank orientation at Thomas Branigan Library, where you learn to trade tutoring, gardening, rides, or companionship, connect with 450+ locals, and see everyone’s hour valued equally. Free, friendly, and practical.

🪁 Mommy & Me | Paperbag Kites @ Sagecrest Park | Friday (3/13) at 10:00 AM – If your recycling bin has been dying to fly, bring the kiddos to Sagecrest Park for paper bag kites, right after Stroller Strides. It’s free, open to the whole community, and the desert breeze does the rest, just register so they plan enough supplies.

🏴 One Piece TCG Trade Night @ Duke City Games – Las Cruces | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Brush up your pirate lingo and swing by for a One Piece TCG trade night, where collectors and players casually swap treasure. Bring your binders, flex your pulls, maybe finally learn why that straw-hatted kid is a big deal. Free entry, zero pressure.

🎨 Chalk Walk @ Las Cruces Museum Of Art | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – The museum courtyard on Main becomes a gallery underfoot, with chalk masterpieces appearing where you usually dodge pigeons. Local artists create all day, with kid-friendly extras late morning, and the price is the town favorite, free. Stroll through, sip coffee, admire the sidewalks.

🎲 Game Night @ Zia Comics | Saturday (3/14) at 5:00 PM – Saturday nights at Zia Comics mean one thing: rolling dice with people who actually read the rules. Their Games Guru demos an intro, a family pick, and a strategy brain-bender, and featured titles are 10% off. Free to play, welcoming crowd, surprisingly competitive bragging rights.

☘ Mommy & Me | Shamrock Craft @ Sagecrest Park | Monday (3/16) at 10:00 AM – Free Mommy & Me at Sagecrest Park serves up a shamrock man craft after the St. Patrick’s Day themed Stroller Strides. Kids glue, you chat, everyone breathes, no membership required, just register so they pack enough supplies: https://lascruces.fit4mom.com/schedule. Peak Las Cruces morning.

🍀 Shamrockin’ Body Boost @ Bright Beginnings Preschool | Tuesday (3/17) at 6:30 AM – Trade the leprechaun hunts for lunges at this mom-only Body Boost, a full-body mix of cardio, strength, core, and a little meditation so you can outlast carpool, homework, and bedtime negotiations. Your first class is free, registration required, and the sweat-to-glow ratio is pure gold.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Las Cruces report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 64°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 77%

Rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West southwest wind 2 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 79°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 79. North northwest wind around 6 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 43. East wind around 3 mph.

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