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Kids in Las Cruces who still need a mask for school can receive one FREE today at the Mask Up Las Cruces Drive-Thru Mask Giveaway at the Doña Ana Community College.
“As kids go back to the classroom, masks have become a required part of their supply list, said Lynn Gallagher, Quality of Life Director.
The City of Las Cruces will hold a FREE drive-thru mask distribution event from 6 - 8 p.m. this evening, Thursday, September 3, at the parking lot of Doña Ana Community College (DACC), 2800 Sonoma Ranch Blvd.
The event is part of the City's ongoing campaign: Mask Up Las Cruces. More than 5,000 reusable masks for will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis in partnership with DACC. The City was able to get 300 paper masks for children with fun prints.
The public will be able to enter through the DACC main entrance off Sonoma Ranch, then follow the signage to the distribution site. There is no cost, registration or ID required to pick up a mask, but community members must remain in their vehicles and roll down their windows as they approach the distribution tables. No walk-ups or bicyclists will be permitted.
In compliance with all public health orders, staff and volunteers will be wearing personal protective equipment. Census takers will also be on site helping community members answer their 2020 Census.
For more information, call 575-528-3035 or email srodgers@las-cruces.org
