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Dona Ana Broadband Survey

Doña Ana Broadband, DAB, a multi-agency collaborative working to connect households and businesses throughout Doña Ana County, launched a survey on Oct. 1 that requires the participation of both residents and business owners.

Fast, re...

Kudos to Stephanie Fallert, Case Manager, Quality of Life Department

To:  Stephanie Fallert, Case Manager, Quality of Life Department

From: Sandra BarMCQ, Resident

"After the stress of the past year and half, I need to share my appreciation of the people that are keeping us going, so I am writing to share my gr...

Water Outage on Purple Sage Drive

Purple Sage Drive from Baltic Green Avenue to the south end will experience a water outage on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. for the completion of water utility installations.

Adjacent areas may also be affected by the ...

Water Outage on Purple Sage Drive

Purple Sage Drive from Baltic Green Avenue to the south end will experience a water outage on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. for the completion of water utility installations.

Adjacent areas may also be affected by the ...

Water Outage on Purple Sage Drive

Purple Sage Drive from Baltic Green Avenue to the south end will experience a water outage on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. for the completion of water utility installations.

Adjacent areas may also be affected by the ...

City of Las Cruces City Manager: LCU Leak Notification Works

By Cassie McClure 

Published in Las Cruces Sun News 10.16.2021

Water leaks aren’t always obvious. When an unfortunate leak is underground or not in an obvious location, it’s the consumption of water that alerts Las Cruces Utilit...

2021-2022 Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project Road List 3

As part of a Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project throughout the City streets temporary lane closures will begin on Wednesday October 20, 2021, for the following streets:

• Sonoma Ranch Boulevard from La Camelia Drive to Safety Complex
• Paseo De Onate from Vist...

2021-2022 Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project Road List 3

As part of a Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project throughout the City streets temporary lane closures will begin on Wednesday October 20, 2021, for the following streets:

• Sonoma Ranch Boulevard from La Camelia Drive to Safety Complex
• Paseo De Onate from Vist...

2021-2022 Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project Road List 3

As part of a Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project throughout the City streets temporary lane closures will begin on Wednesday October 20, 2021, for the following streets:

• Sonoma Ranch Boulevard from La Camelia Drive to Safety Complex
• Paseo De Onate from Vist...

2021-2022 Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project Road List 3

As part of a Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project throughout the City streets temporary lane closures will begin on Wednesday October 20, 2021, for the following streets:

• Sonoma Ranch Boulevard from La Camelia Drive to Safety Complex
• Paseo De Onate from Vist...

2021-2022 Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project Road List 3

As part of a Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project throughout the City streets temporary lane closures will begin on Wednesday October 20, 2021, for the following streets:

• Sonoma Ranch Boulevard from La Camelia Drive to Safety Complex
• Paseo De Onate from Vist...

2021-2022 Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project Road List 3

As part of a Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project throughout the City streets temporary lane closures will begin on Wednesday October 20, 2021, for the following streets:

• Sonoma Ranch Boulevard from La Camelia Drive to Safety Complex
• Paseo De Onate from Vist...

City Council to Meet Oct. 18, 2021

The Las Cruces City Council will meet at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 in Council Chambers at City Hall, 700 N. Main St. for a regularly scheduled meeting.

City Council will consider adoption of a Resolution that would approve a Community Development Block ...

City Council to Meet Oct. 18, 2021

The Las Cruces City Council will meet at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 in Council Chambers at City Hall, 700 N. Main St. for a regularly scheduled meeting.

City Council will consider adoption of a Resolution that would approve a Community Development Block ...

COVID-19 Vaccinations Offered at Farm & Ranch Museum in Las Cruces

COVID-19 Vaccinations Offered at Farm & Ranch Museum in Las Cruces

Fire Damages Building on S. Mesquite Street

THIS IS A CORRECTED VERSION OF THIS WEB POSTING (as of 11:30 a.m. 10/15/2021).Original version mistakenly stated this occurred on S. Main Street.

Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a fire in a building on S. Mesquite Street late Thursday evening. &nb...

Fire Damages Building on S. Mesquite Street

Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a fire in a building on S. Mesquite Street late Thursday evening.  Just after 11 p.m. Thursday, October 14, firefighters were dispatched to the report of a structure fire on the 500 Block of S. Mesquite Street...

Great Pumpkin Candy Drop

From high in the sky, a Great Pumpkin will drop free candy!

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department, Weaver’s Welding, and Friends of the Community will hold the Annual Great Pumpkin Candy Drop! The event will begin at 11 a.m., S...

Great Pumpkin Candy Drop

From high in the sky, a Great Pumpkin will drop free candy!  

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department, Weaver’s Welding, and Friends of the Community will hold the Annual Great Pumpkin Candy Drop! The event will begin at...

Great Pumpkin Candy Drop

From high in the sky, a Great Pumpkin will drop free candy!  

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department, Weaver’s Welding, and Friends of the Community will hold the Annual Great Pumpkin Candy Drop! The event will begin at 11 a.m., ...

Joint Superfund Project at Griggs-Walnut Holds 9-Year Anniversary Open House

By Cassie McClure 

Published in the Las Cruces Bulletin 10.15.21

Many residents routinely visit the Harty Athletic Complex, the BMX bike track, or the skate park off Hadley Avenue. Maybe a few have wondered what is beyond the recreational areas, th...

Minimum Wage 2022

Pursuant to the Las Cruces Municipal Code (LCMC) and New Mexico Senate Bill 437 (NM SB 437), the minimum wage will increase, effective January 1, 2022.

Under SB 437, the State of New Mexico minimum wage will increase to $11.50 per hour on January 1, 2022. ...

Minimum Wage 2022

Pursuant to the Las Cruces Municipal Code (LCMC) and New Mexico Senate Bill 437 (NM SB 437), the minimum wage will increase, effective January 1, 2022.

Under SB 437, the State of New Mexico minimum wage will increase to $11.50 per hour on January 1, 2022. ...

State to Extend Indoor Mask Requirement Through November 12, 2021

State to Extend Indoor Mask Requirement Through November 12, 2021

Virtual Fall Marathon

The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will offer a “Virtual Fall Marathon” starting Nov. 1, 2021 and running through Dec. 12, 2021.

Get up and start moving by completing 26 miles in a six-week period! Participants will ...

Virtual Fall Marathon

The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will offer a “Virtual Fall Marathon” starting November 1, 2021 and running through December 12, 2021. Get up and start moving by completing 26 miles in a six-week period! Participa...

Virtual Fall Marathon

The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will offer a “Virtual Fall Marathon” starting November 1, 2021 and running through December 12, 2021. Get up and start moving by completing 26 miles in a six-week period! Participants will need a fitn...

Virtual Music in the Park Performances Available for Online Viewing

For the past 15 months, the City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department’s Music in the Park series hosted and recorded 46 Virtual Music Performances featuring area and regional country, rock, blues, Spanish, mariachi, folk, and jazz music...

Virtual Music in the Park Performances Available for Online Viewing

For the past 15 months, the City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department’s Music in the Park series hosted and recorded 46 Virtual Music Performances featuring area and regional country, rock, blues, Spanish, mariachi, folk, and jazz music...

Virtual Music in the Park Performances Available for Online Viewing

For the past 15 months, the City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department’s Music in the Park series hosted and recorded 46 Virtual Music Performances featuring area and regional country, rock, blues, Spanish, mariachi, folk, and jazz musicians. Thes...

Water Outage Notice for Rose Gold Street and Meadow Sage Place

Residents near Rose Gold Street and Meadow Sage Place will experience a water outage between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 as part of the Sonoma Ranch North Phase 5 subdivision's tie in of new water lines into t...

Water Outage Notice for Rose Gold Street and Meadow Sage Place

Residents near Rose Gold Street and Meadow Sage Place will experience a water outage between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 as part of the Sonoma Ranch North Phase 5 subdivision's tie in of new water lines into the existi...

2021-2022 Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project Road List 2

As part of a Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project throughout the City streets temporary lane closures will begin on Tuesday October 19, 2021, for the following locations:

• Las Collinas Drive from 200' west of Crystal Place to 100' north of Imperial ...

2021-2022 Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project Road List 2

As part of a Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project throughout the City streets temporary lane closures will begin on Tuesday October 19, 2021, for the following locations:

• Las Collinas Drive from 200' west of Crystal Place to 100' north of Imperial ...

2021-2022 Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project Road List 2

As part of a Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project throughout the City streets temporary lane closures will begin on Tuesday October 19, 2021, for the following locations:

• Las Collinas Drive from 200' west of Crystal Place to 100' ...

2021-2022 Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project Road List 2

As part of a Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project throughout the City streets temporary lane closures will begin on Tuesday October 19, 2021, for the following locations:

• Las Collinas Drive from 200' west of Crystal Place to 100' north of Imperial ...

Road Maintenance on W. Amador Avenue

Streets Management will be conducting Road Maintenance on W. Amador Avenue between N. Archuleta Road and end of the City right of way. The work will begin at 7 a.m. Monday, October 18, and continue through Thursday, October 21. For the public's convenienc...

Road Maintenance on W. Amador Avenue

Streets Management will be conducting Road Maintenance on W. Amador Avenue between N. Archuleta Road and end of the City right of way. The work will begin at 7 a.m. Monday, October 18, and continue through Thursday, October 21. For the public's c...

Road Maintenance on W. Amador Avenue

Streets Management will be conducting Road Maintenance on W. Amador Avenue between N. Archuleta Road and end of the City right of way. The work will begin at 7 a.m. Monday, October 18, and continue through Thursday, October 21. For the public's convenienc...

2021-2022 Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project Road List 1

As part of a Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project throughout the City streets temporary lane closures will begin on Monday October 18, 2021, for the following streets:  Starburst Ridge Court from Del Rey Boulevard to cul-de-sac E...

2021-2022 Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project Road List 1

As part of a Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project throughout the City streets temporary lane closures will begin on Monday October 18, 2021, for the following streets:  Starburst Ridge Court from Del Rey Boulevard to cul-de-sac E...

2021-2022 Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project Road List 1

As part of a Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project throughout the City streets temporary lane closures will begin on Monday October 18, 2021, for the following streets:  Starburst Ridge Court from Del Rey Boulevard to cul-de-sac E...

2021-2022 Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project Road List 1

As part of a Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project throughout the City streets temporary lane closures will begin on Monday October 18, 2021, for the following streets:  Starburst Ridge Court from Del Rey Boulevard to cul-de-sac E...

City's Economic Development Dept. and NM Workforce Connection Partner to Promote Job Fair

The City of Las Cruces Economic Development Department and the New Mexico Workforce Connection will partner to promote a free Job Fair.

The event will be from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 4, 2021 at the Las Cruces Convention Cent...

City's Economic Development Dept. and NM Workforce Connection Partner to Promote Job Fair

The City of Las Cruces Economic Development Department and the New Mexico Workforce Connection will partner to promote a free Job Fair.

The event will be from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 4, 2021 at the Las Cruces Convention Cent...

City's Economic Development Dept. and NM Workforce Connection Partner to Promote Job Fair

The City of Las Cruces Economic Development Department and the New Mexico Workforce Connection will partner to promote a free Job Fair.

The event will be from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 4, 2021 at the Las Cruces Convention Cent...

City's Economic Development Dept. and NM Workforce Connection Partner to Promote Job Fair

The City of Las Cruces Economic Development Department and the New Mexico Workforce Connection will partner to promote a free Job Fair.

The event will be from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 4, 2021 at the Las Cruces Convention Cent...

Fire Station #3 Courtesy Noise Notice for October 14

A new Fire Station is currently being constructed in Las Cruces Council District #4 as part of the City's General Obligation (GO) Bond to replace the Fire Station 3 building. On Thursday, October 14 contractors will start work at 2 a.m. ...

Fire Station #3 Courtesy Noise Notice for October 14

A new Fire Station is currently being constructed in Las Cruces Council District #4 as part of the City's General Obligation (GO) Bond to replace the Fire Station 3 building. On Thursday, October 14 contractors will start work at 2 a.m. to begin ...

Job Fair November 4

Workforce Connections and the City of Las Cruces will hold a job fair on November 4. The job fair takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 E. University Avenue.

The job fair is free and open to the public. ...

Las Cruces Arts and Cultural District Open Call for Storytellers

The Las Cruces Arts and Cultural District invites the community to share holiday memories of downtown Las Cruces as part of Luminarias: A Downtown Holiday Memory Project.

Stories will be used to create digital luminarias of collective memories to be showca...

Las Cruces Arts and Cultural District Open Call for Storytellers

The Las Cruces Arts and Cultural District invites the community to share holiday memories of downtown Las Cruces as part of Luminarias: A Downtown Holiday Memory Project.  Stories will be used to create digital luminarias of collective m...

Las Cruces Arts and Cultural District Open Call for Storytellers

The Las Cruces Arts and Cultural District invites the community to share holiday memories of downtown Las Cruces as part of Luminarias: A Downtown Holiday Memory Project.  Stories will be used to create digital luminarias of collective m...

Las Cruces Arts and Cultural District Open Call for Storytellers

The Las Cruces Arts and Cultural District invites the community to share holiday memories of downtown Las Cruces as part of Luminarias: A Downtown Holiday Memory Project.  Stories will be used to create digital luminarias of collective m...

Local Theater Companies Join Forces for Weekend of Broadway Music at the Rio Grande Theatre

Tickets are now on sale for All Together Now, a musical revue featuring music from some of the most popular shows on Broadway.

Blank Conversations Theatre Company, alongside the Rio Grande Theatre, Las Cruces Community Theatre, Alma d’arte Charte...

Local Theater Companies Join Forces for Weekend of Broadway Music at the Rio Grande Theatre

Tickets are now on sale for All Together Now, a musical revue featuring music from some of the most popular shows on Broadway.

Blank Conversations Theatre Company, alongside the Rio Grande Theatre, Las Cruces Community Theatre, Alma d’arte Charter High Sch...

Local Theater Companies Join Forces for Weekend of Broadway Music at the Rio Grande Theatre

Tickets are now on sale for All Together Now, a musical revue featuring music from some of the most popular shows on Broadway.

Blank Conversations Theatre Company, alongside the Rio Grande Theatre, Las Cruces Community Theatre, Alma d’arte Charter High Sch...

Local Theater Companies Join Forces for Weekend of Broadway Music at the Rio Grande Theatre

Tickets are now on sale for All Together Now, a musical revue featuring music from some of the most popular shows on Broadway.

Blank Conversations Theatre Company, alongside the Rio Grande Theatre, Las Cruces Community Theatre, Alma d’arte Charte...

Parks & Recreation Department's Adaptive Programs Places Third at Southern New Mexico State Fair

The City’s Parks and Recreation Department’s Adaptive Programs recently participated in the Southern New Mexico State Fair as a competitive exhibit group and placed third.

Projects are entered with Las Cruces Public Schools and are publ...

Parks & Recreation Department's Adaptive Programs Places Third at Southern New Mexico State Fair

The City’s Parks and Recreation Department’s Adaptive Programs recently participated in the Southern New Mexico State Fair as a competitive exhibit group and placed third.  Projects are entered with Las Cruces Public ...

Parks & Recreation Department's Adaptive Programs Places Third at Southern New Mexico State Fair

The City’s Parks and Recreation Department’s Adaptive Programs recently participated in the Southern New Mexico State Fair as a competitive exhibit group and placed third.  Projects are entered with Las Cruces Public Schools and are publ...

Road Closures Beginning October 20

Motorists in the Metro Verde South and Sonoma Ranch East areas of Las Cruces may experience street maintenance work for ten days starting on Wednesday October 20. Maintenance work will also be scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 30.The sche...

State Continues to Encourage Individuals to Get Tested for COVID-19

• You have COVID-19 symptoms including cough, fever, shortness of breath, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sor...

State Continues to Encourage Individuals to Get Tested for COVID-19

• You have COVID-19 symptoms including cough, fever, shortness of breath, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscl...

Suspect in Officer Involved Incident Identified

The Las Cruces Police Department and the Dona Ana County Officer-involved Incident Task Force are continuing the investigation of the officer involved incident that led to the death of 35-year-old Gustavo A. Esparza who is suspected of firing upon Las Cru...

Suspect in Officer Involved Incident Identified

The Las Cruces Police Department and the Dona Ana County Officer-involved Incident Task Force are continuing the investigation of the officer involved incident that led to the death of 35-year-old Gustavo A. Esparza who is suspected of firing upon Las Cru...

Fire Damages Home on Senna Drive

Las Cruces firefighters were dispatched to a fully involved residential structure just after 3:30 a.m. overnight on the 4000 block of Senna Drive to find the home engulfed in flames on arrival. Thirty-one firefighters from the Las Cruces Fire Department r...

Fire Damages Home on Senna Drive

Las Cruces firefighters were dispatched to a fully involved residential structure just after 3:30 a.m. overnight on the 4000 block of Senna Drive to find the home engulfed in flames on arrival. Thirty-one firefighters from the Las Cruces Fire Department r...

Master Watershed Conservationist Program Forum 2: Weather, Climate, Droughts and Flooding

The Master Watershed Conservationist (MWC) program continues with the next forum: Weather, Climate, Droughts and Flooding.

The forum will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021. The October 26 event will be via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83473366813 -...

Master Watershed Conservationist Program Forum 2: Weather, Climate, Droughts and Flooding

The Master Watershed Conservationist (MWC) program continues with the next forum: Weather, Climate, Droughts and Flooding. The forum will be via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. MDT on October 26, 2021. The October 26 event will be via ZOOM (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83...

Police Investigating Officer Involved Incident

The Las Cruces Police Department and the Doña Ana County Officer-involved Incident Task Force are investigating an incident that led to the death of a man who is suspected of firing at least one round at officers.

Shortly before 8 p.m. on Saturday, October...

Police Investigating Officer Involved Incident

The Las Cruces Police Department and the Dona Ana County Officer-involved Incident Task Force are investigating an incident that led to the death of a man who is suspected of firing at least one round at officers.

Shortly before 8 p.m. on Saturday, October...

Traffic Signal Work at University Avenue and Jordan Road Intersection

Traffic Signal upgrades will begin Wednesday evening (October 13) at 8 p.m. and continue through 6 a.m. Thursday (October 14) at University Avenue and Jordan Road. Work will resume again on Thursday evening (October 14) at 8 p.m. and continue through 6 a....

Traffic Signal Work at University Avenue and Jordan Road Intersection

Traffic Signal upgrades will begin Wednesday evening (October 13) at 8 p.m. and continue through 6 a.m. Thursday (October 14) at University Avenue and Jordan Road. Work will resume again on Thursday evening (October 14) at 8 p.m. and continue through 6 a....

Traffic Signal Work at University Avenue and Jordan Road Intersection

Traffic Signal upgrades will begin Wednesday evening (October 13) at 8 p.m. and continue through 6 a.m. Thursday (October 14) at University Avenue and Jordan Road. Work will resume again on Thursday evening (October 14) at 8 p.m. and continue through 6 a....

Shifting Paradigms is Key to Success: New CIAC Member Don Curnutt

By Cassie McClure 

After retiring for the third time and moving back to New Mexico in 2018, Don Curnutt looked for a way to put his extensive professional experience to good use. Curnutt has joined the City of Las Cruces (City) Capital Improvement...

Police Investigate Shooting Near Picacho Avenue and Valley Drive

Las Cruces Police are investigating a shooting that occurred near Picacho Avenue and Valley Drive Saturday evening.

Motorists should avoid the area between Picacho Avenue and Hoagland Road until the investigation is complete.

The scene was still active as o...

"Teen Science Cafe - A.I. and Machine Learning" Online with the Museum of Nature & Science

The Museum of Nature & Science, 411 N. Main St., invites all middle and high school students to join us online for a virtual “Teen Science Café – Super Volcanoes,” with guest presenter Frank Ramos, PhD.

The even...

"Teen Science Cafe - A.I. and Machine Learning" Online with the Museum of Nature & Science

The Museum of Nature & Science, 411 N. Main St., invites all middle and high school students to join us online for a virtual “Teen Science Café – Super Volcanoes,” with guest presenter Frank Ramos, PhD.  The event will be conducted via Zoom w...

"Teen Science Cafe - A.I. and Machine Learning" Online with the Museum of Nature & Science

The Museum of Nature & Science, 411 N. Main St., invites all middle and high school students to join us online for a virtual “Teen Science Café – Super Volcanoes,” with guest presenter Frank Ramos, PhD.&nbs...

City Hall to be Lighted to Observe Breast Cancer and Diabetes Awareness Months

Let there be light outside of Las Cruces City Hall, and lights there may be!

The outside columns of the west edifice of City Hall, 700 N. Main St., will again be lit during October and November in observances of special causes th...

City Hall to be Lighted to Observe Breast Cancer and Diabetes Awareness Months

Let there be light outside of Las Cruces City Hall, and lights there may be!

The outside columns of the west edifice of City Hall, 700 N. Main St., will again be lit during October and November in observances of special causes th...

Fiction Writer Support Group

Authors alert! Thomas Branigan Memorial Library will host a Fiction Writer Support Group from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays in November.

This program will be in person in the library meeting rooms. COVID related restriction will be strictly enforced in acc...

Fiction Writer Support Group

Authors alert! Thomas Branigan Memorial Library will be hosting a Fiction Writer Support Group on Saturdays in November, from 2 - 3 p.m. This program will be held in person in the library meeting rooms. COVID related restriction will be strictly enforced ...

Fiction Writer Support Group

Authors alert! Thomas Branigan Memorial Library will be hosting a Fiction Writer Support Group on Saturdays in November, from 2 - 3 p.m. This program will be held in person in the library meeting rooms. COVID related restriction will be strictly enforced ...

Healthy Holiday Baking with Lucinda Banegas-Carreon

Cookies! cakes! pies! breads! Learn how to make all your favorite holiday treats just a little healthier.  

At 6 p.m. Thursday, October 21, Lucinda Banegas-Carreon, MPH, CHES, the Fit Families Coordinator at New Mexico State University, will talk ...

Healthy Holiday Baking with Lucinda Banegas-Carreon

Cookies! Cakes! Pies! Breads! Learn how to make all your favorite holiday treats just a little healthier.  

On Thursday, October 21 at 6 p.m., Lucinda Banegas-Carreon, MPH, CHES, the Fit Families Coordinator at NMSU, will talk about how to make yo...

Healthy Holiday Baking with Lucinda Banegas-Carreon

Cookies! Cakes! Pies! Breads! Learn how to make all your favorite holiday treats just a little healthier.  

On Thursday, October 21 at 6 p.m., Lucinda Banegas-Carreon, MPH, CHES, the Fit Families Coordinator at NMSU, will talk about how to make yo...

Listen to Your Art with the Las Cruces Museum of Art

The next "Listen to Your Art" lecture will take place at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 21.

Tom Birkner will discuss the life and work of Latvian-American artist Vija Celmins. The lecture will take place at the Museum of Art, 491 N. Main St., in the...

Listen to Your Art with the Las Cruces Museum of Art

The next "Listen to Your Art" lecture will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 21. Tom Birkner will discuss the life and work of Latvian-American artist Vija Celmins. The lecture will take place at the Museum of Art, 491 N. Main St., in...

Listen to Your Art with the Las Cruces Museum of Art

The next "Listen to Your Art" lecture will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 21. Tom Birkner will discuss the life and work of Latvian-American artist Vija Celmins. The lecture will take place at the Museum of Art, 491 N. Main St., in...

Murderous Reads Mystery Book Group

Sadie Walela never thought she would investigate a murder, much less four of them. But life can be surprising.

Sadie must use the intuition and perseverance of her Cherokee ancestry to find answers, solve murders, and help her friends and neighbors in Sara...

Murderous Reads Mystery Book Group

Sadie Walela never thought she'd investigate a murder, much less four of them, but life can be surprising. Sadie must use the intuition and perseverance of her Cherokee ancestry to find answers, solve murders, and help her friends and neighbors in Sara Su...

Murderous Reads Mystery Book Group

Sadie Walela never thought she'd investigate a murder, much less four of them, but life can be surprising. Sadie must use the intuition and perseverance of her Cherokee ancestry to find answers, solve murders, and help her friends and neighbors i...

Natural Gas Prices are Rising and so May Your Winter Utility Bills!

by G.H. Scott

Published in the Las Cruces Bulletin 10.08.2021

Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) Deputy Director Business Services Jose Provencio who works with the team that is responsible for acquisition of short-term, intermediate, and long-term supplies of natu...

November STEM Programs at the Museum of Nature & Science

The Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science will offer in-person STEM programs for children and families this November.

The programs are free but require advance registration. To register please email education@las-cruces.org or call 575/522-3120 before ...

November STEM Programs at the Museum of Nature & Science

The Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science will offer in-person STEM programs for children and families this November. The programs are free but require registration in advance. To register please email education@las-cruces.org or call 575-522-3120 bef...

November STEM Programs at the Museum of Nature & Science

The Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science will offer in-person STEM programs for children and families this November. The programs are free but require registration in advance. To register please email education@las-cruces.org or call 575-522-3120 bef...

Branigan Memorial Library and Branigan Cultural Center Present the Big Read Las Cruces

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave., and the Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St., are pleased to present the Big Read Las Cruces, featuring An American Sunrise by Joy Harjo.  The Big Read begins Monday, October 11...

Branigan Memorial Library and Branigan Cultural Center Present the Big Read Las Cruces

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave., and the Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St., are pleased to present the Big Read Las Cruces, featuring An American Sunrise by Joy Harjo.  The Big Read begins Monday, October 11...

Branigan Memorial Library and Branigan Cultural Center Present the Big Read Las Cruces

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave., and the Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St., are pleased to present the Big Read Las Cruces, featuring An American Sunrise by Joy Harjo.  The Big Read begins Monday, October 11...

Kudos to Abel Lara, Building Attendant, Public Works

To:  Abel Lara, Building Attendant 

From:  The Accounting Department

On behalf of the accounting department, we would like to send a Kudos to Abel Lara for his outstanding customer service and attention to detail. Abel has always ...

City Councilor Gill Sorg Seeking Projects Input from Public Through Series of Park Meetings

City Councilor Gill Sorg, representative for District 5, is hosting a series of public meetings with community members through October to gather input for projects that may qualify for the 2022 General Obligation (GO) Bond cycle for the City of L...

City Councilor Gill Sorg Seeking Projects Input from Public Through Series of Park Meetings

City Councilor Gill Sorg, representative for District 5, is hosting a series of public meetings with community members through October to gather input for projects that may qualify for the 2022 General Obligation (GO) Bond cycle for the City of L...

City Councilor Gill Sorg Seeks Projects Input from Public Through A Series of Park Meetings

City Councilor Gill Sorg, District 5 representative, will host a series of public meetings through October with community members to gather input for projects that may qualify for the 2022 General Obligation (GO) Bond cycle for the City of Las Cruces.

Regi...

Councilor Gil Sorg Meetings

City Councilor Gill Sorg, representative for District 5, is hosting a series of public meetings with community members through October to gather input for projects that may qualify for the 2022 General Obligation (GO) Bond cycle for the City of L...

Kudos to Ralph Padilla, Equipment Operator, Public Works

To:  Kudos to Ralph Padilla, Equipment Operator, Public Works

From:  John Mendes, Street Maintenance Supervisor, Public Works

I received a message this morning Oct 4, 2021 from Emily Taylor stating the following:

Good morning,

I would just l...

Jobs and Education: Las Cruces Utilities Associates at 2021 Wings n Wheels Fest

By Cassie McClure

While eyes were on the sky for both the planes and the threatening rains, Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) was on-hand at the Wings n Wheels event on Saturday, September 25, to chat with visitors about things closer to the ground, like conservi...

First Annual Las Cruces Utilities Skills Rodeo Brings a Chance to Shine

By Cassie McClure 

Published in the Las Cruces Bulletin on 10.03.2021

It was a chance for employees to let their hair down, and show off their moves, at the First Annual Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) Skills Rodeo on September 24. The moves would inclu...

Las Cruces Utilities Celebrates National Public Natural Gas Week October 3-9, 2021

City of Las Cruces Utilities Department News Release

Distributed for publication by City of Las Cruces PIO on 10.01.2021

 Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) will observe the national Public Natural Gas Week from October 3 to 9. This annual nationwide event...

Passing on Institutional Knowledge: Dr. Jorge A. Garcia Mentors at Las Cruces Utilities

By Cassie McClure 

Published in the Las Cruces Sun-News online/print September 25/26, 2021

With a retirement, particularly at the end of a long tenure, plenty of institutional knowledge can leave with the employee. Some of it is technical knowledge...

First-ever Bike Packing Summit to be Hosted Next Month in Las Cruces

The first ever New Mexico Bike Packing Summit will be in Las Cruces on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021.

Titled “Origins and Connections,” the summit hopes to bring together local, statewide, and out-of-state outdoor enthusiasts to discuss connect...

First-ever Bike Packing Summit to be Hosted Next Month in Las Cruces

The first ever New Mexico Bike Packing Summit will be in Las Cruces on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021.  Titled “Origins and Connections,” the summit hopes to bring together local, statewide, and out-of-state outdoor enthusiast...

Have You Registered for UtilityHawk Yet? It's Free!

by G.H. Scott

Published in Las Cruces Bulletin 09.24.2021

Las Cruces Utilities’ (LCU) Jeff Dillard is a man on a mission, his task which he eagerly accepts is to educate LCU customers on the benefits of UtilityHawk. What is UtilityHawk you ask? Ut...

Water Talk: The Water Cycle Connects Us All

By Interim Deputy Director Ronald N. Borunda and Cassie McClure 

Published in the Las Cruces Sun-News on 09.19.2021

This is the first part of a series of articles called Water Talk, where Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) hopes to move from common knowled...

What Changes in Solid Waste Municipal Code Means for You

By Cassie McClure 

Published in the Las Cruces Bulletin, 09.17.21

It’s been 33 years since there were updates to Chapter 25 of the City of Las Cruces Municipal Code. It’s the chapter on solid waste, defining the management of th...

National Arts and Humanities Month with the Las Cruces Museum of Art

The Las Cruces Museum of Art, 491 N. Main St., will host several virtual and in-person programs throughout October to celebrate “National Arts and Humanities Month,” a coast-to-coast collective recognition of the importance of art and ...

National Arts and Humanities Month with the Las Cruces Museum of Art

The Las Cruces Museum of Art, 491 N. Main St., will host several virtual and in-person programs throughout October to celebrate “National Arts and Humanities Month,” a coast-to-coast collective recognition of the importance of art and culture in America.&...

National Arts and Humanities Month with the Las Cruces Museum of Art

The Las Cruces Museum of Art, 491 N. Main St., will host several virtual and in-person programs throughout October to celebrate “National Arts and Humanities Month,” a coast-to-coast collective recognition of the importance of art and ...

ARPA Funding

In response to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) the City of Las Cruces is soliciting proposals for Community and Economic Development initiatives. These federal funds are to be used by the City for programs or services that address or mitigate the nega...

Las Cruces Utilities Does Have an Eye on The Future

by G.H. Scott

Published in the Las Cruces Sun-News 09.12.2021

The advantage to being a customer of a City-owned utility such as Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) is that you have a voice, either directly to staff or through your LCU Board members. The reverse is a...

How to Apply for Jobs at Las Cruces Utilities

By Cassie McClure 

Published in the Las Cruces Bulletin on 09.10.2021

Sometimes a job hunt can make you dizzy, especially if you’re not exactly sure what you’d like to do or even know for what you might be qualified. Thanks to t...

Federal Regulators Approve Las Cruces Utilities Storm Protest

by G.H. Scott

Published in the Las Cruces Sun-News 09.05.2021

While we continue savoring the waning days of summer, Winter Storm Uri is still making news for Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) and customers. Recently the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) ...

The Skills of a Father: Las Cruces Utilities Associate Helps Build Daughter’s Business

By Cassie McClure

Published in the Las Cruces Bulletin 09.03.2021

There’s a small sticker on the back that says, “Made by Dad” and there’s clear excitement when Las Cruces Utilities Gas Compliance Inspector Ruben Garc...

Las Cruces Utilities Aids with Local Flooding

By Cassie McClure 

Published in the Las Cruces Bulletin 8/27/21

Emergencies happen at all hours of the day, and Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) is prepared to jump into action – day or night, and even rain or shine. With rain threaten...

Las Cruces Utilities Celebrates Two New Interns

By Cassie McClure

Published in the Las Cruces Bulletin 8/20/21

It was signing day for the new interns starting their careers with Las Cruces Utilities (LCU), and a buzz was in the air. Las Cruces City Manager Ifo Pili said it reminded him of a sign...

Las Cruces Utilities Host County Interns to Contribute to Customer Education

By Cassie McClure

Published in the Las Cruces Sun-News 8/15/21

First jobs are always nerve-wracking, but internships are a great way to ease into a job experience with the patient support of those already skilled in a career. Through the Do&nti...

Las Cruces Water Quality Lab Renamed for Former Director

By Cassie McClure

Published in the Las Cruces Sun-News 8/22/21

One of the newest Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) buildings will be named to honor the long-term LCU Director, Dr. Jorge A. Garcia. The water quality laboratory built in 2019 will now be kno...

National Night Out with Las Cruces Utilities

By Cassie McClure

Published in the Las Cruces Bulletin 8/13/21

Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) joined City of Las Cruces (City) Police and Fire Departments during the National Night Out (NNO) event on Tuesday, August 3. NNO gives residents an evening to...

Las Cruces Utilities Wants to Assist Customers before Disconnections for Nonpayment Resumes

By Cassie McClure

Published in the Las Cruces Sun-News 8/29/21

Las Cruces Utilities Wants to Assist Customers before Disconnections for Nonpayment Resumes on September 1, 2021

If you have a past due account at Las Cruces Utilities (LCU), now is the ...

Need Child Care?

The City of Las Cruces is sharing the following information on Child Care Assistance:

New Website Bid Module

New Website Bid Module

Busine...

Utility Hawk Feedback

Utility Hawk is a new web portal that is revolutionizing the way we can manage water and natural gas usage. 

Here are a few Utility Hawk Customer Testimonials and words of thanks:

The City's goal is to provide a user-friendly web portal th...

RoadRUNNER Transit Survey

RoadRUNNER Transit is asking for your help in planning transit services for the next 5 years. What transit services are important to you now? What would you like RoadRUNNER Transit to provide in the future? The survey takes just 5 minutes and can be viewe...

Las Cruces Minimum Wage to Increase to $10.50 an Hour on January 1

The City of Las Cruces Minimum Wage Ordinance will increase on Jan. 1, 2021, to $10.50 an hour. The wage for tipped employees will be $4.20 an hour, plus any reported tipped wages.

The City’s minimum wage will follow the state of New Mexico&r...

Go Bond Project Updates

The City of Las Cruces has established an easy, online way for the public to check the status of the General Obligation (GO) Bond projects approved by voters. The GO Bond portal provides improved transparency and customer service to Las Crucens.

Follow thi...