Good morning, Las Cruces.

Homeless resident Christopher Robin, living at Camp Hope (since New Years), uses his tech skills to rig battery-operated fans that cool tents when temperatures soar.

He also works the night shift at the camp security shack while seeking an affordable spare room.

Doña Ana Soil and Water Conservation District is planting drought-tolerant trees in neighborhoods and farms to protect local water and soil by providing free trees to homeowners and volunteers — and it plans a 0.25 mill levy costing about $27 a year to fund the NeighborWoods program.

A local sports medicine expert warns that TikTok and AI cannot replace a hands-on evaluation for sports injuries.

Parents and young athletes in Las Cruces are urged to seek professional advice rather than rely on one-size-fits-all tips — ensuring safe and tailored care.

Local OB/GYN Paula Delgado at MountainView Medical Group says women should review family history & personal risk with their physicians to decide on a tailored breast cancer screening plan.

Average-risk patients are advised to begin annual mammograms at 40 while high-risk patients may discuss screening from age 25.

Local gardeners in Mesilla Valley can plant winter herbs, greens and root vegetables in raised beds or pots to prepare for a spring harvest.

Local nurseries offer seeds + seedlings and advise replenishing soil regularly for steady growth.