Doña Ana County’s administrative offices will be closed Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day and Employee Appreciation Day, respectively.

Commonly referenced as the Fourth of July, Independence Day marks a historic date for the United States when the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776.

First responders and law enforcement will not be affected by the holiday and will remain active. All County offices will resume regular business hours at 8 a.m. Monday, July 8.