Happy weekend, Las Cruces! In today’s happening-today edition: Oracle’s Project Jupiter funding, the Senior Olympics, and a pet fashion show + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Major investment takes shape: Oracle will cover energy costs at its Project Jupiter campus in New Mexico to protect power bills, and invest $50m in water systems and $360m for schools and local services -- explore Project Jupiter funding.
Competition spans every age group: Nearly 800 athletes 50-plus compete in 22 sports at the Senior Olympics in Las Cruces this weekend, with cornhole most popular and top four finishers qualifying for National Senior Games -- see the Senior Olympics action.
Infrastructure improvements underway: NMDOT is seeking public input on replacing four aging I-10 bridges in Mesilla Valley, including Fairacres Road and Avenida de Mesilla, to improve safety and reliability for Las Cruces drivers -- check the bridge replacement plan.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Quick desert escape: Aguirre Spring Campground is the close-to-home escape when you need mountains, desert breezes, and a night sky that actually shows off. Pack a simple dinner, chase sunset, and let those rugged peaks handle the mood lighting... a low-effort recharge Las Cruces folks forget they deserve, perfect to squeeze in this week.
Year-round fairways, indoors: Swap wind gusts and sunburn for pure ball contact at Cruces Total Golf. Quick solo practice or a friendly match with the crew, it’s the low-stress way to keep your swing sharp in Las Cruces when the weather or your schedule says otherwise.
Spice meets aloha: When tacos fatigue hits, Wavez Food serves up build-your-own bowls that mix kalbi ribs, katsu, and Cajun mac into one dangerously craveable combo. It’s the kind of midweek pick-me-up your taste buds deserve, with island comfort and Louisiana kick sharing the same bowl.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧺 Farmers & Crafts Markets @ Farmers & Crafts Market | Saturday (6/20) at 7:30 AM – Remember when Saturday mornings moved at a human pace? Seven blocks of Downtown Main Street become a walking tour of fresh local produce, handmade crafts, and live music, basically therapy with better snacks. Expect sturdy totes, unhurried strides, and neighborly small talk.
🎾 USTA Tennis 123 @ Lion's Park | Saturday (6/20) at 8:30 AM – Whether you last swung a racquet during the McEnroe era, or you’re starting from zero, USTA Tennis 123 gets you from grip to rally to keeping score. Friendly drills, real partners, no smug pros, just the world’s healthiest lifetime sport, served with local chill.
🎷 6th Annual Juneteenth Jazz Arts Festival @ Branigan Cultural Center | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Swing by the Branigan Cultural Center courtyard for the 6th annual Juneteenth Jazz, a laid-back set of local talent, cool tunes, and actual seats. Part of the city's Juneteenth lineup, it's culture without the homework. Chairs are provided, but seasoned locals bring their own.
🐾 Paws & Pride Pet Fashion Show @ Klein Park | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – PFLAG’s Paws & Pride takes over Klein Park with a pet fashion show that puts our closets to shame. Categories include Best Pet & Parent Duo, Best Pride Look, and Best Strut, plus four-legged glam, a few multi-legged divas, and peak Las Cruces people-watching.
📚 Las Cruces Public Libraries Genealogy Workshop @ Branigan library | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – At the library's Computer Training Classroom on Picacho, finally fact-check that family legend your tia swears is true. This genealogy workshop covers building your tree, smart research, tackling stubborn brick walls, even tracing enslaved ancestors, all under the One Land, Many Stories banner.
✍ George R. Matthews @ Barnes & Noble | Saturday (6/20) – George R. Matthews is popping into the bookstore for an easygoing signing and a little chit chat. Perfect excuse to dust off your dog-eared copy, practice polite gushing, and pretend your to-be-read stack is under control.
👨 Día de Padre & Putting for Padre @ NMSU Golf Course | Sunday (6/21) at 8:00 AM – Round up Dad and head to NMSU Golf Course for a Father’s Day 9-hole scramble, barbecue from 1888 Taphouse, and the Putting for Padre contest with big prizes. Make him earn his brisket, or repay those childhood mulligans with interest, sunshine, and smack talk. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Las Cruces report Weather forecastToday — High: 100°F — Low: 70°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 100. West northwest wind 1 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. West northwest wind 1 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 101°F — Low: 69°F — Precip: 0%
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