As temperatures remain near freezing during the overnights and only warming to the mid-50s throughout the day for the next several days, the City of Las Cruces is committed to ensuring the safety and comfort of all residents by providing accessible warming stations. The National Weather Service, El Paso, TX Office, is forecasting more freezing temperatures through at least Saturday, January 31, 2026.
City facility warming stations will extend through at least Saturday, January 31, 2026. The City invites anyone in need of warmth and shelter to visit our designated facilities during the following times:
- Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Avenue
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday & Saturday
- 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday
- Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Avenue
- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday
- 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday – Friday
- Frank O’Brien Papen Center, 304 Bell Avenue
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday
- Munson Senior Center, 975 S. Mesquite Street
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday
- Sage Café, 6121 Reynolds Drive
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday
- Benavidez Center, 1045 McClure Road
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday
- Mesilla Valley Intermodal Transit Terminal, 300 W. Lohman Avenue
- 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday – Friday
- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday
Staff at each center are prepared for anyone who seeks refuge from the cold. Please don’t hesitate to make use of these resources.
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