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Las Cruces To Hold Public Hearings On Needs Of Elderly And Caregivers

The City of Las Cruces’ Senior Programs will conduct a series of public hearings to receive comments on the needs of elderly residents and their caregivers in Las Cruces.

Comments are sought from senior citizens, their advocates, and other interested individuals and organizations on services to be funded with federal, state and local resources. The information received will help in planning for the distribution of federal and state Older Americans Act funds for fiscal year 2013-2014.

The hearings are scheduled as follows:

•         Wednesday, March 20, Eastside Community Center, 310 N. Tornillo Ave., 10 - 11 a.m.

•         Friday, March 22, Frank O' Brien Papen Community Center, 304 W. Bell Ave., 10 - 11 a.m.

•         Tuesday, March 26, Munson Center, 975 S. Mesquite St., 10 – 11 a.m.

•         Friday, March 29, Benavidez Center, 1045 McClure Rd., 10 – 11a.m.

Written comments can be mailed to Lori Grumet, Administrator, City of Las Cruces Senior Programs, P.O. Box 20000, Las Cruces, NM 88004, delivered to Munson Center, 975 S. Mesquite, faxed to 575-528-3352 or sent via email to lgrumet@las-cruces.org.

If you need an accommodation for a disability to enable you to fully participate in this event, please call 528-3000/V or 528-3217/TTY at least 48 hours before the event.