City, County, Las Cruces open warming centers
Jan 21, 2025
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso and El Paso County will be offering public buildings as warming centers for those who may need a safe and warm place as temperatures are expected to drop over the next several days.
Las Cruces also said it will be offering warming centers as well.
Changes, delays due to weather conditions on Tuesday
The City of El Paso says it's offering library and Parks and Recreation facilities as warming centers. A list of those warming centers are as follows:
Recreation centers:
Valle Bajo (7380 Alameda)
Marty Robbins (11600 Vista Del Sol)
Galatzan (650 Wallenberg)
Nations Tobin (8831 Railroad)
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Library locations:
Armijo Library (620 E. 7th)
Clardy Fox (5515 Robert Alva)
Dorris Van Doren (551 Redd)
Esperanza Moreno (12480 Pebble Hills)
Irving Schwartz (1865 Dean Martin)
Jose Cisneros/Cielo Vista (1300 Hawkins)
Judge Marquez (610 N. Yarbrough)
Memorial Park (3200 Copper)
Richard Burges (9600 Dyer Ste. C)
Sergio Troncoso (9321 Alameda)
Westside (125 Belvidere)
Hours of Operation:
Monday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday through Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
The County will also be opening warming centers for those who need a safe and heated space during this week. Those centers will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting on Tuesday, Jan. 21 through Friday, Jan. 24.
The County says the following warming centers will be open:
Agua Dulce Community Center, Ilumina Library: 15371 Kentwood Ave, Horizon City
Fabens Community Center: 201 NW Camp St
Canutillo Community Center: 7351 Bosque Rd
The County says if you or someone you know requires transportation assistance, the El Paso Transportation Authority’s (ETA) Paratransit Program is available. You can call (915) 247-0505 during business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to arrange for transportation.
The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) team will also be traveling throughout the City of El Paso to assist those who may need/want overnight shelter.
The OEM also cautions and reminds the community to take preventative actions and stay safe during these cold temperatures. The community is advised to do the following:
Avoid unnecessary trips outside. If you must go out, limit the time you stay outside.
Wear several layers of loose, warm clothing.
Keep your head, hands, and feet covered when outdoors.
Stay dry, moisture can damage the insulating effectiveness of clothing.
Pay extra attention to your daily needs: get enough sleep, eat high-energy foods, drink warm beverages to help your body stay warm, and avoid alcoholic beverages.
Roads may become icy and slippery. If you must drive, remember to slow down and keep your full attention on the road. Maintain enough distance from the vehicles in front of you.
The City of El Paso says those seeking access to warming centers and those who are experiencing insufficient heat are encouraged to visit a warming center and/or dial 311 for more information and to connect residents with support services.
Las Cruces is also offering warming centers through Friday, Jan. 24. Warming centers in Las Cruces will be offered at the following locations and hours:
• Frank O'Brien Papen Center, 304 Bell Ave. o 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday • Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Ave. o 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Friday • Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave. o 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday o 10 a.m. to 6 p.m Friday • Munson Senior Center, 975 S. Mesquite St. o 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday • Safe Café, 6121 Reynolds Dr. o 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday • Benavidez Center 1045 McClure Road o 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday