Las Cruces police to host prescription drug take-back day
Las Cruces police to host prescription drug take-back day
The take-back initiative addresses vital public safety and health issues
Updated: 7:29 PM MDT Apr 23, 2025
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Las Cruces police, along with the Drug Enforcement Administration and other law enforcement agencies, will be hosting a National Prescription Drug Take-back Day on Saturday at several locations within the community. The prescription drug take-back event is open to anyone who wishes to properly dispose of prescription drugs. The service is free, anonymous, and no questions will be asked.Residents are encouraged to drop off expired, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs in pills, tablets, patches, and other solid forms during the event. Liquids such as cough syrups are asked to remain tightly sealed in their original containers. Syringes, sharps and other illicit substances will not be accepted. The take-back initiative is meant to address vital public safety and health issues. Traditional methods of disposing of unused medications, such as disposing of them in the trash or flushing them down a toilet, can pose safety and health hazards.Las Cruces and area donation sites include: Sam’s Club, 2711 N. Telshor Blvd., Las Cruces Walmart Neighborhood Market, 150 Sonoma Ranch Blvd., Las Cruces Walmart Supercenter, 1550 S. Valley Drive, Las Cruces Walgreens, 3100 N. Main St., Las Cruces Mesilla Town Hall, 2231 Avenida de Mesilla, Mesilla Anthony Public Library, 750 Landers Road, Anthony, N.M. White Sands Missile Range, 465 Dyer St., WSMR Sunland Park Police Department, 1000 McNutt Road, Sunland ParkFor more information on the prescription drug take-back day, visit the DEA website. Action 7 News On The Go: Download our app for free
LAS CRUCES, N.M. —
Las Cruces police, along with the Drug Enforcement Administration and other law enforcement agencies, will be hosting a National Prescription Drug Take-back Day on Saturday at several locations within the community.
The prescription drug take-back event is open to anyone who wishes to properly dispose of prescription drugs. The service is free, anonymous, and no questions will be asked.
Residents are encouraged to drop off expired, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs in pills, tablets, patches, and other solid forms during the event. Liquids such as cough syrups are asked to remain tightly sealed in their original containers. Syringes, sharps and other illicit substances will not be accepted.
The take-back initiative is meant to address vital public safety and health issues. Traditional methods of disposing of unused medications, such as disposing of them in the trash or flushing them down a toilet, can pose safety and health hazards.
Las Cruces and area donation sites include:
- Sam’s Club, 2711 N. Telshor Blvd., Las Cruces
- Walmart Neighborhood Market, 150 Sonoma Ranch Blvd., Las Cruces
- Walmart Supercenter, 1550 S. Valley Drive, Las Cruces
- Walgreens, 3100 N. Main St., Las Cruces
- Mesilla Town Hall, 2231 Avenida de Mesilla, Mesilla
- Anthony Public Library, 750 Landers Road, Anthony, N.M.
- White Sands Missile Range, 465 Dyer St., WSMR
- Sunland Park Police Department, 1000 McNutt Road, Sunland Park
For more information on the prescription drug take-back day, visit the DEA website.
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