I'm new to Las Cruces and am having electrical issues with my car. I need to find a trustworthy mechanic who can diagnose and fix electrical issues. At this point it looks like I'll need a new alternator as well
Aside from the large corporate chains are there any other motels in Cruces that have monthly rates?
My elderly Saint Bernard Ludo & I are homeless and unable to make any progress because we're too far from any mental health and/or social services.
I was hospitalized back in Aug 2025 for an acute mental health crisis which led us into homelessness. I had mistakenly thought I'd be discharged with services that would get me back on my feet. The county I was living in doesn't have much of anything in the way of social services and people drive to neighboring towns for healthcare because it's so bad here.
It's far too hot for the dog and I to live near any of the towns (100++ degrees) so we've found a remote, high elevation spot in the nearby National Forest. I have been an avid camper my entire life and had some basic equipment already so we do alright out in the middle of nowhere. But it's not sustainable.
I need to get to a nearby town so I can get assistance with my SSD application, get help getting on lists for subsidized housing, attempt to find medication that works for me, get therapy, etc
I don't drink or do drugs. I have enough problems without feeding an addiction. I'm also not trying to lose what little I have left. No judgement to others, I've definitely considered it as a way to cope.
I've struggled with undiagnosed/misdiagnosed mental health and developmental disabilities my entire life but managed okay. I took a medication that I found out a few years ago was causing serious cardiac issues. It had helped keep me relatively stable.
I had a somewhat successful career in healthcare for 35+ years. I'd absolutely love to get back to working in the EHR field. I was a natural with software, training and implementation. I just don't know if that's going to happen.
I had thought my severe cognitive decline was treatable. Maybe it still is. I've yet to find a healthcare provider that takes my situation seriously.
I have a neuropsych evaluation coming up on July 8th. I've received enough funds to attend that lengthy appointment and book a motel for the day of and day prior. I'm hoping that this is the appointment that will help me get the specialized services that I need.
But even if that goes exceptionally well, the dog and I won't be able to stay in that town to access services. What I'm hoping for is to secure enough funds to stay at an extended stay hotel in that town for a month or two so that we can get the care I need.
The dog and I love the forests but we're never going to get anywhere or make any progress hanging out here.
I know how fortunate we are to have a car and supplies. I'm terrified to think of where we'd be otherwise.
If you can help monetarily, great. If all you can do is view and share my GoFundMe, also great. I'm open to viable suggestions and any questions but please be kind and patient. My brain isn't braining and fighting the SI is a constant struggle. I'm grateful everyday that my Ludo keeps me going.