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Doña Ana County Opens Cooling Stations

 Several Doña Ana County Community Resource Centers will double as cooling stations this week, relieving residents of triple-digit temperatures as the forecast for Thursday and Friday are expected to reach 109 and 108 degrees, respectively.

The temporary centers are designated for the elderly, travelers passing through Doña Ana County, or anyone seeking cool shelter and rehydration from the sun and extreme temperatures.

   The designated cooling centers include:

Delores Wright CRC

400 E. Lisa Dr., Chaparral

575-824-4173

Radium Springs CRC

12060 Lindbeck Dr.

575-523-8650

Vado/Del Cerro CRC

180 La Fe Ave.

575-233-0946

Doña Ana CRC

5745 Ledesma Dr.

575-526-8807

   Centers will be open from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m., offering bottled water and limited seating.