Two-hour delayed starts Monday, January 26th will include:
Las Cruces Public Schools
Gadsden Independent School District
Third Judicial District Court
Doña Ana County
City of Las Cruces
Individual news releases are posted below and updates will continue as we receive notifications from other entities.
From GISD:
Santa Teresa, NM — January 25, 2026 — Due to winter weather conditions in the area and below-freezing temperatures overnight, the Gadsden Independent School District will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 26, 2026.
The delayed start will allow additional time for road conditions to improve, for daylight to assist with travel, and for campus teams to complete safety checks prior to student arrival. All schools and district offices will begin two hours later than their regular start time, and bus routes will also operate on a two-hour delay.
District staff will continue to monitor weather and road conditions overnight and early Monday morning. If conditions change and further adjustments are necessary, families and staff will be notified promptly.
The district appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation as it prioritizes the safety of students and employees.
For updates, families and staff are encouraged to monitor district communications through official Gadsden ISD channels.
From LCPS:
Due to overnight freezing temperatures in the forecast, Las Cruces Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 26, in an effort to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Under the two-hour delay:
- All schools will begin two hours later than their normal start time. Breakfast will still be served.
- To keep students from waiting outside at bus stops, bus routes will also run on a two-hour delay.
- Staff should report to work according to their contract hours. Employees with extenuating circumstances are encouraged to make arrangements with their principal or supervisor.
District officials will continue to monitor weather conditions throughout the event and appreciate the community’s flexibility as LCPS takes precautionary measures to keep students safe.
For updates, families are encouraged to monitor their ParentSquare app, visit the LCPS website, and follow the district’s official social media channels.
From Doña Ana County:
Due to inclement weather conditions, Doña Ana County administrative offices will open with a two-hour delay on Monday, January 26, and will resume normal operations at 10 a.m.
Similar to area school districts, the county will operate on a two-hour delay to allow additional time for road conditions to improve. The delayed opening will also help ensure walkways and building entrances are clear of any ice that may build up overnight, allowing staff and residents additional time to travel safely.
Emergency services and law enforcement will not be affected by the delayed opening.
For updates, please visit www.donaanacounty.org or follow us on our Doña Ana County Government social media channels.
From the City of Las Cruces:
In anticipation of icy roadways caused by the overnight cold temperatures, the City of Las Cruces non-emergency operations will have a delayed start by two-hours on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
All City facilities that are not designated as warming stations will open at 10 a.m.
Warming stations provided by the City will continue through Wednesday, Jan. 29. Hours of operation for the warming stations will be:
- Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Avenue
- 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday & Saturday
- 1 - 5 p.m. Sunday
- Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Avenue
- 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday - Friday
- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday
- Frank O'Brien Papen Center, 304 Bell Avenue
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
- Munson Senior Center, 975 S. Mesquite Street
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
- Sage Café, 6121 Reynolds Drive
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
- Benavidez Center, 1045 McClure Road
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Emergency services, such as police and fire, will not be affected and Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch, the 911 call center, will remain operational. Roadrunner Transit will maintain their regular schedule.