Las Cruces cooling stations to remain open through Aug. 12
Las Cruces cooling stations will remain available through Aug. 12 as near-100-degree temperatures continue, with no locations open Sunday.
City facilities will offer relief from near-100-degree temperatures, though no cooling stations will operate Sunday
Organ Mountain News report
LAS CRUCES - Cooling stations will remain available at several city facilities through Wednesday, Aug. 12, as temperatures hover near 100 degrees.
No cooling stations will operate Sunday, Aug. 9, according to the City of Las Cruces.
The city said it will continue monitoring conditions and adjust operations if necessary. Residents are encouraged to call ahead to verify hours. TTY users may call 711.
Thomas Branigan Memorial Library
200 E. Picacho Ave.
575-528-4000
9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Closed Sunday
Mesilla Valley Intermodal Transit Terminal
300 W. Lohman Ave.
575-541-2500
6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday
Closed Sunday
Meerscheidt Recreation Center
1600 E. Hadley Ave.
575-541-2563
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday
Closed Sunday
The facility is undergoing construction, but areas that remain open to the public will continue operating as a cooling station.
Senior centers
Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center, 304 W. Bell Ave., 575-528-2455
Henry R. Benavidez Community Center, 1045 McClure Road, 575-541-2006
Munson Center, 975 S. Mesquite St., 575-541-3000
Sage Café, 6121 Reynolds Drive, 575-528-3151
Senior centers are open as cooling stations from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and are closed Saturday and Sunday.
Residents are encouraged to drink plenty of fluids, remain in air-conditioned spaces, avoid direct sun and check on relatives, neighbors and pets.
People working or spending time outdoors should limit strenuous activity to early morning or evening hours when possible and take frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
Infants, young children, older adults, people with disabilities, people with chronic heart or lung conditions, outdoor workers and isolated residents face a higher risk of heat-related illness. Certain medications also can increase risk.
What to watch for
Heat exhaustion symptoms may include:
- Headache, dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting
- Weakness and moist skin
- Irritability or confusion
- Upset stomach
Heat stroke symptoms may include:
- Dry, hot skin without sweating
- Mental confusion or loss of consciousness
- Seizures or convulsions
Heat stroke is a medical emergency. Call 911 immediately if someone is experiencing symptoms.
Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool, shaded location as quickly as possible. Heat stroke is a medical emergency. Call 911 immediately if someone is experiencing symptoms.
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