As Memorial Day approaches, the City of Las Cruces is gearing up for the national day of remembrance with a schedule that manages both closures and services open to the community. According to the City of Las Cruces, most city offices and facilities will shutter their doors on Monday, May 26, to honor the holiday.
For those planning their day, it's important to note the comprehensive list of closures. Among the facilities taking a pause are A Fielder Memorial Safe Haven, City Hall, and several recreational centers, to name a few. In an observation paying respect to those who have served, even all Roadrunner Transit operations and facilities followed suit by not opening.
However, not everything in the city will come to a halt. While residents reflect on the sacrifices of military personnel, certain services will proceed as normal. Residential and commercial solid waste collections remain on schedule, an exception to the otherwise quiet day. Similarly, the South Central Solid Waste Transfer Station, Dona Ana County Collection Sites, and Corralitos Landfill will maintain standard hours of operation.
Splashes of leisure await those seeking to cool off or engage in physical activity amidst the solemnity of Memorial Day. At the helm, city swimming pools are not just open but also celebrate the day with free admission. The Laabs Pool splits the day into two swimming sessions, offering an escape from the New Mexico heat. Beating the tempo of Memorial Day's usually reflective rhythm, the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center also chips in, offering an Aquatic Fitness Session in the morning, followed by open swim thereafter.
While the city honors those who have fallen, life, to a certain extent, will proceed within the framework of remembrance. All emergency services, including the dedicated work of police and fire departments, will operate per usual, safeguarding the community as they do every day, even as the nation pauses to remember the costs of peace and freedom.
