A rainy Thursday in Lordsburg — and 3 ideas for making the most of it

(LORDSBURG, NM) A rainy grey blanket is set to settle over Lordsburg Thursday, but that doesn’t have to put a damper on getting things done. Make the most of it with one of these ideas — or use them as inspiration to come up with your own plan to beat the grey.

Make a sun bucket-list: Whether it’s researching nearby hikes, scouring forums for information about great swimming holes, or making a list of places to try a hobby like stand-up paddle-boarding, setting aside a rainy day for planning can help you make the most of the next sunbreak.

Bookkeeping: It might be tedious, but it’s also widely agreed to be the foundation of stable personal finances. Why not take advantage of some down time to track your spending and saving for the month or year so far?

Catch a movie: Not feeling the need to go all-out? A movie or other indoor entertainment can be a great down-day activity, letting you relax and be ready to seize the day when the clouds finally decide to part.

Along with rain Thursday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Lordsburg:

• Thursday, July 22

  Haze then scattered showers and thunderstorms during the day; while scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight

  • High 94 °F, low 67 °F
  • 2 to 12 mph wind

• Friday, July 23

  Showers and thunderstorms during the day; while showers and thunderstorms likely overnight

  • High 80 °F, low 67 °F
  • Windy: 23 mph

• Saturday, July 24

  Showers and thunderstorms during the day; while showers and thunderstorms likely overnight

  • High 79 °F, low 67 °F
  • Windy: 21 mph

• Sunday, July 25

  Showers and thunderstorms likely during the day; while chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight

  • High 80 °F, low 66 °F
  • Windy: 21 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.