Good morning, Las Cruces.

Las Cruces gets its first 7 Brew drive-thru coffee stand; construction is underway at 1380 South Valley Drive (next to Blake's Lotaburger) with plans to offer a wide variety of drinks when it opens later this summer.

TXNM Energy and Blackstone Infrastructure have extended the merger deadline for PNM’s parent company to May 31, 2027 as they await pending approvals from the NMPRC and Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

The NMPRC will hold a public comment hearing on Tuesday, July 28 at the UNM Student Union Building (in Albuquerque).

Dance of Life, a new public art installation by James Moore, is now welcoming visitors to the East Mesa Recreation Complex.

The piece celebrates movement, wellness and local history as the first addition to the planned sculpture garden.

Motorists in Doña Ana County will face delays this week from July 19 to 26 as crews work on highway improvements.

Interstate 25 between mile markers 6 and 14.2 and the Lohman Avenue and Walnut Street intersection in Las Cruces see lane closures and reduced speed limits.

MUFON Las Cruces Chapter Meeting

9:25 a.m. — Thomas Branigan Memorial Library Branch — Free entry — Engage in enlightening discussions about lesser-known Roswell crash sites and UFO phenomena with fellow enthusiasts.

Las Cruces In-Person Networking Event

3-5 p.m. — The Game Sports Bar & Grill — Cost of food/drinks — Connect with local small business owners and engage in meaningful discussions.

Oldies Show & Dance Party

Evening — Las Cruces Convention Center — Free parking — Enjoy live music from Tierra the Legacy featuring Sunny Ozuna and Sax Attitude with drinks and dancing.