EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 Ahead of the temperature drop this weekend, El Paso and Las Cruces are reminding people of their warming centers.<\/p>\n
In El Paso County the following warming centers will be open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.:<\/p>\n
Agua Dulce Community Center (Ilumina Library)
15371 Kentwood Ave. in Horizon CityFabens Community Center
201 BW Camp St. in FabensCanutillo Community Center
7351 Bosque Rd. in Canutillo<\/p>\n
The County said it encourages residents to visit the centers if they need to stay warm and comfortable this winter, adding that the El Paso Transportation Authority will be giving people free rides to these warming centers.<\/p>\n
These warming centers have been open since Jan. 12.<\/p>\n
For more information, call 915-533-4731 or visit ElPasoTransportationAuthority.org.<\/a><\/p>\n RECOMMENDED: El Paso opens warming centers at libraries and rec centers as temperatures drop<\/a><\/p>\n Meanwhile, the city of Las Cruces has its warming centers set up for the weather and freezing temperatures that are forecasted through Wednesday, Jan. 28. <\/p>\n According to the city, these warming stations will be activated on Saturday, Jan. 24, and anyone in need of warmth and shelter is encouraged to visit the designated facilities during the following times:<\/p>\n Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Avenue<\/p>\n o10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday & Saturday<\/p>\n o1 – 5 p.m. Sunday<\/p>\n o9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday<\/p>\n Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Avenue<\/p>\n o9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday<\/p>\n o8 a.m. to 12 noon Sunday (will be open as warming station ONLY)<\/p>\n o8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday – Friday<\/p>\n Frank O’Brien Papen Center, 304 Bell Avenue<\/p>\n o8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday<\/p>\n Munson Senior Center, 975 S. Mesquite Street<\/p>\n o8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday<\/p>\n Sage Caf\u00e9, 6121 Reynolds Drive<\/p>\n o9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday<\/p>\n Benavidez Center, 1045 McClure Road<\/p>\n o9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday<\/p>\n The City of Las Cruces is encouraging anyone to use these resources, adding that staff at each center are prepared for anyone who seeks refuge from the cold.<\/p>\n RECOMMENDED: El Paso activates ‘snow and ice’ response plan for roads as temperatures drop this weekend<\/a><\/p>\n