{"id":127730,"date":"2026-01-18T04:57:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T04:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/127730\/"},"modified":"2026-01-18T04:57:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T04:57:10","slug":"closures-schedule-changes-around-borderland-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/127730\/","title":{"rendered":"Closures, schedule changes around Borderland for Martin Luther King Jr. Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) \u2014 Here is a list of schedule changes and closures for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is Monday.<\/p>\n<p>City of El Paso<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In observance of the Martin\u00a0Luther King Jr. Day holiday, the City of El Paso administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">City Hall and all administrative offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, Jan. 20.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The City will host the regular City Council meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20. There will be no work session due to the holiday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Residential trash and recycling collection will not be affected by the holiday because trash is not collected on Mondays.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The following is the City\u2019s schedule of services and operations for Monday, Jan. 19:<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">CLOSED \/ NO SERVICE<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Citizen Collection Stations<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">City Museums (Archaeology, Art, History, and Mexican American Cultural Center)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Recreation and Senior Centers, Aquatics Facilities, and Sports Fields<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Municipal Court\/Bond Offices<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Department of Public Health<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">OPEN \/ SERVICE<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Animal Services<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Animals Services Center: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Westside Adoption Center: Noon to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Mission Valley Adoption Center: Noon to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">El Paso Zoo and Botanical Garden: 9\u00a0a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sun Metro (regular schedule all routes, BRIO and LIFT services)<\/p>\n<p>El Paso County<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, all El Paso County Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 19. Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, Jan. 20.<\/p>\n<p>El Paso County Commissioners Court will not meet on Monday and will resume County business during its next regular session on Monday, Jan. 26 beginning at 9:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>CLOSED<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">All County Departments \u2013 Administrative Offices<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Enrique Moreno County Courthouse<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">District Clerk\u2019s Office<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">All County Tax Offices (Individual Tax Office Locations Vary)<br \/>o Northeast Tax Office \u2013 Resume hours, Wed. Jan. 21 <br \/>o Westside Tax Office \u2013 Closed until further notice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Open<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Ascarate Golf Course \u2013 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">All County Parks \u2013 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>El Paso Community College<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">El Paso Community College (EPCC) will not offer services \u2014 except for online registration for current students at Self Service Banner \u2014 on Monday, Jan. 19 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This holiday coincides with the beginning of the spring 2025 semester. The first day of classes is Tuesday, Jan. 20.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">More Information: <a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.epcc.edu%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CDBurge%40ktsm.com%7C83c963be9af74aa0225f08de52dd52ed%7C9e5488e2e83844f6886cc7608242767e%7C0%7C0%7C639039307865978660%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=VnYV3oMMtw%2Fd3BBXAo7iisFWoEcTw%2B3XNlrrwBfwqRk%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:https:\/\/www.epcc.edu\/;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">https:\/\/www.epcc.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>El Paso ISD<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">There will be no school for students and the district will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For more information, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.episd.org\/o\/episd\/page\/calendars\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Socorro ISD<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Socorro Independent School District will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Classes will resume and schools and offices will re-open on Tuesday, Jan. 20. In case of an emergency, please contact SISD Police Services Dispatch at (915) 937-4357.<\/p>\n<p>Do\u00f1a Ana County<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">All Do\u00f1a Ana County administrative offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 19 for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Emergency services and law enforcement in the field will not be affected. However the administrative offices of the Do\u00f1a Ana County Sheriff\u2019s Office, Detention Center and Fire Rescue will also be closed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">County offices will reopen and resume regular business hours at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20.<\/p>\n<p>City of Las Cruces<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, most City of Las Cruces offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 19. However, all emergency services, including police and fire will operate as usual.<\/p>\n<p>City offices and facilities closed Monday include:<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A Fielder Memorial Safe Haven<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">East Mesa Recreation Center<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Frank O\u2019Brien Papen Community Center<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Youth Development and Diversion Learning Center<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Castaneda Parks and Recreation Administration Offices<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Las Cruces Museum System, including Branigan Cultural Center, the Museum of Art, Museum of Nature and Science, and the Railroad Museum<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Las Cruces Public Libraries, including Thomas Branigan Memorial Library and the branch libraries\u00a0at Sage Caf\u00e9 and Munson Center<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">All Senior Programs facilities and services<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">South Central Solid Waste Authority administrative offices<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Roadrunner Transit administrative offices<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Operating, or open, with hours, includes:<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Las Cruces Natatorium, 1401 E. Hadley Ave., will be open from 7:30 a.m. to noon Monday<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center, 1401 E. Hadley Ave.,\u00a0will be open from 7:30\u00a0a.m. to 3\u00a0p.m. Monday<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600\u00a0E. Hadley Ave., will be open from 1 \u2013\u00a05 p.m. Monday<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Solid waste collection will occur Monday for residential and commercial customers who are scheduled for service Monday<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Foothills Landfill, 555 S. Sonoma\u00a0Ranch Boulevard, will be open with normal business hours Monday<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Roadrunner\u00a0Transit and Vamonos will operate with regular service levels from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Curbside recycling service will be provided to those who are scheduled to have their recycling collected Monday<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The South Central Solid Waste Transfer Station, 2865 W. Amador Ave., the Corralitos Landfill, and Do\u00f1a Ana County collection locations will operate as usual<\/p>\n<p>Do\u00f1a Ana Community College<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Do\u00f1a Ana Community College (DACC) campuses and centers will be closed\u00a0on\u00a0Monday, Jan. 19\u00a0in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. 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