Drivers and shoppers frequenting the establishments behind 2240 E. Lohman Avenue, such as Sally-Beauty Supply and Top Crop Cannabis, will need to plan and adjust their parking strategies starting tomorrow. The City of Las Cruces announced that a segment of the parking lot area would be closed beginning Thursday, December 5, through Monday, December 23, to install groundwater monitoring wells associated with the Griggs-Walnut Ground Water Plume Superfund Site. According to the City of Las Cruces, the work is necessary to address environmental concerns related to the site.

Contracted by the city, Cascade Drilling LLC will be responsible for carefully installing the new monitoring systems. These efforts are part of the larger initiative to keep tabs on and safeguard the region's groundwater integrity. During these procedures, local visitors and residents can still expect to maintain access for ingress and egress to Lohman Avenue and the adjacent parking areas, as only portions of the parking space will be affected by the closure.

This infrastructure effort is not just a matter of environmental stewardship but highlights an ongoing commitment by the city to monitor and address concerns proactively. The Griggs-Walnut Ground Water Plume has long been a focus of remediation efforts, and this step is essential in ensuring the continued safety and quality of the local groundwater resources.

The city would like to reassure those affected that every measure is being taken to minimize disruption during the holiday shopping season. While access to the surrounding businesses will not be denied, patrons may have to momentarily adapt to the changes in parking availability. The work, being carried out in Council District 3, reflects the city's dedication to both the environment and the community's economic vitality.