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All Las Cruces Senior Centers will remain open until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, to accommodate serving lunch before the City closes for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Most City offices will close at noon Wednesday for the holiday.

The Senior Center locations include:

  • Munson Senior Center: 975 S. Mesquite Street
  • Eastside Senior Center: 310 N. Tornillo Street
  • Benavidez Senior Center: 1045 McClure Road
  • Frank O’Brien Papen Center: 304 Bell Avenue
  • Sage Café: 6121 Reynolds Drive

City staff will be available during the extended hours to support participants during the scheduled lunch. Seniors and their families may contact their local center for additional information.

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