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A. Fielder Memorial Safe Haven Weed and Seed - Fall After School Program

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department Weed and Seed program will begin its After School registration on Monday, August 2. The program is free, and limited spaces are available and will be filled on a first come, first serve bas...

A. Fielder Memorial Safe Haven Weed and Seed - Fall After School Program

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department Weed and Seed program will begin its After School registration on Monday, August 2. The program is free, and limited spaces are available and will be filled on a first come, first serve bas...

A. Fielder Memorial Safe Haven Weed and Seed Fall After School Program

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department Weed and Seed program will begin registration Monday, August 2 for its After School program.

Registration will be accepted  from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday at A. Fielder Memorial Saf...

City to Unveil Plaque in Memory of Olga Pedroza

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will unveil a plaque at 3 p.m. Friday, July 30, in memory of former City Councilor Olga Pedroza at Lions Park near the tennis courts she so dearly loved.

Pedroza served Las Cruces as District 3 City ...

City to Unveil Plaque in Memory of Olga Pedroza

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will unveil a plaque Friday, July 30, in memory of former City Councilor Olga Pedroza at Lions Park near the tennis courts she so dearly loved. Pedroza served Las Cruces as Councilor of District 3 f...

City to Unveil Plaque in Memory of Olga Pedroza

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will unveil a plaque Friday, July 30, in memory of former City Councilor Olga Pedroza at Lions Park near the tennis courts she so dearly loved. Pedroza served Las Cruces as Councilor of District 3 f...

Fire Station #3 Courtesy Noise Notice for August

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 Monday, August 9, contractors will begin the closure of one lane at ...

Fire Station #3 Courtesy Noise Notice for August

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 Monday, August 9, contractors will begin the closure of one...

Fire Station #3 Courtesy Noise Notice for August

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 Monday, August 9, contractors will begin the closure of one lane at ...

Fire Station 3 Courtesy Noise Notice for August

A new fire station is currently being constructed at 390 N. Valley Drive, in Las Cruces Council District 4, as part of the City's General Obligation (GO) Bond Project to replace the 54-year-old fire station building.

On Monday, August 9, contracto...

Lohman Avenue Nightly Paving Project

Note: As a partner with the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), the City of Las Cruces is sharing this information with residents.

NMDOT, with Mountain States Constructors, Inc. will begin a nightly milling and paving project on Sunday, August...

Lohman Avenue Nightly Paving Project

Note: As a partner with the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), the City of Las Cruces is sharing this information with residents.

NMDOT, with Mountain States Constructors, Inc. will begin a night-time milling and paving project on Sunday, Aug...

State Announces Next Four Winners of Vax 2 the Max Sweepstakes

State Announces Next Four Winners of Vax 2 the Max Sweepstakes

State Announces Second Round of $100 Incentives for COVID-19 Vaccines

State Announces Second Round of $100 Incentives for COVID-19 Vaccines

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library Launches the Fall Seed Collection

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library announces the return of the Tierra Sagrada pop-up seed library for the Fall!

The Tierra Sagrada Seed Library, named after the mural in the Library’s amphitheater, was created to encourage Las Crucens to learn more...

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library Launches the Fall Seed Collection

The Thomas Branigan Memorial Library is pleased to announce the return of the Tierra Sagrada pop-up seed library for the Fall! The Tierra Sagrada Seed Library (named after the mural in the Library’s amphitheater) was created to encourage Las Crucens to le...

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library Launches the Fall Seed Collection

The Thomas Branigan Memorial Library is pleased to announce the return of the Tierra Sagrada pop-up seed library for the Fall! The Tierra Sagrada Seed Library (named after the mural in the Library’s amphitheater) was created to encourage Las Cru...

August Programs with the Las Cruces Museum of Art

Join the Las Cruces Museum of Art, 491 N. Main St., for an afternoon chat with some of the featured artists in the From the Ground Up XXX: Regional Juried Ceramics Exhibition from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, August 6.

The program will be in the Roadr...

August Programs with the Las Cruces Museum of Art

Join us for an afternoon chat with some of the featured artists in the From the Ground Up XXX: Regional Juried Ceramics Exhibition from 3 - 5 p.m. at the Las Cruces Museum of Art on Friday, August 6. The program will take place in the Ro...

August Programs with the Las Cruces Museum of Art

Join us for an afternoon chat with some of the featured artists in the From the Ground Up XXX: Regional Juried Ceramics Exhibition from 3 - 5 p.m. at the Las Cruces Museum of Art on Friday, August 6. The program will take place in the Ro...

LCFD Technical Rescue Team Assists in Two Rescues

For the second time in a week, the Las Cruces Fire Department Technical Rescue Team (TRT) has been called to help an individual who was in peril in a mountainous area. The morning of Monday, July 26, the Technical Rescue Team was asked to assist New Mexic...

National Night Out is Tuesday

The Las Cruces police and fire departments will host National Night Out next Tuesday, August 3, along Main Street Downtown. National Night Out will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. The event is free. Parking will be available in the lots surrounding Mai...

National Night Out is Tuesday

The Las Cruces police and fire departments are hosting National Night Out next Tuesday on Main Street Downtown. National Night Out will be held from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, along Main Street in downtown Las Cruces. The event is free and open to the pub...

National Night Out is Tuesday

The Las Cruces police and fire departments are hosting National Night Out next Tuesday on Main Street Downtown. National Night Out will be held from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, along Main Street in downtown Las Cruces. The event is free and open to the pub...

National Night Out is Tuesday

The Las Cruces police and fire departments are hosting National Night Out next Tuesday on Main Street Downtown. National Night Out will be held from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, along Main Street in downtown Las Cruces. The event is free and open to the pub...

Road Maintenance on Various Streets Beginning August 2

Streets Management will be applying a chip seal surface treatment on various streets, beginning Monday, August 2. The work is scheduled to be completed Friday, August 13. This is phase one of a two phase project. Phase two will consist of a micro...

Road Maintenance on Various Streets Beginning August 2

Streets Management will be applying a chip seal surface treatment on various streets, beginning Monday, August 2. The work is scheduled to be completed Friday, August 13. This is phase one of a two phase project. Phase two will consist of a micro...

Road Maintenance on Various Streets Beginning August 2

Streets Management will be applying a chip seal surface treatment on various streets, beginning Monday, August 2. The work is scheduled to be completed Friday, August 13. This is phase one of a two phase project. Phase two will consist of a micro...

Road Maintenance on Various Streets Beginning August 2

Streets Management will be applying a chip seal surface treatment on various streets, beginning Monday, August 2. The work is scheduled to be completed Friday, August 13. This is phase one of a two phase project. Phase two will consist of a micro...

Technical Rescue Team Assists in Two Rescues

For the second time this week, the Las Cruces Fire Department’s Technical Rescue Team has been called to help an individual who was in peril in a mountainous area. On the morning of Monday, July 26, the Technical Rescue Team was asked to assist...

Technical Rescue Team Assists in Two Rescues

For the second time this week, the Las Cruces Fire Department’s Technical Rescue Team has been called to help an individual who was in peril in a mountainous area. On the morning of Monday, July 26, the Technical Rescue Team was asked to assist New Mexic...

Three Crosses Avenue Lane Shift

As part of a facility upgrades project, east bound traffic on Three Crosses Road between Spitz Street and Alameda Boulevard will have a lane shift for the installation of new conduit. The lane shift will begin on Thursday, July 29, and will last approxima...

Three Crosses Avenue Lane Shift

As part of a facility upgrades project, east bound traffic on Three Crosses Road between Spitz Street and Alameda Boulevard will have a lane shift for the installation of new conduit. The lane shift will begin on Thursday, July 29, and will last approxima...

Three Crosses Avenue Lane Shift

As part of a facility upgrades project, east bound traffic on Three Crosses Road between Spitz Street and Alameda Boulevard will have a lane shift for the installation of new conduit. The lane shift will begin on Thursday, July 29, and will last approxima...

Acting State Health Secretary to Provide COVID-19 Update on Wednesday

Application Deadline is Friday

The deadline to apply to be a cadet in the Las Cruces Police Department’s 51^st Training Academy is Friday, July 30. Completed applications must be received electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Friday, July 30. LCPD’s Academy, set t...

Application Deadline is Friday

The deadline to apply to be a cadet in the Las Cruces Police Department’s 51^st Training Academy is Friday, July 30. Completed applications must be received electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Friday, July 30. LCPD’s Academy, set to begin in January, ...

City Launches Bilingual Podcast “Las Cruces Responde”

Las Crucens have a new way to stay connected about the policies and programming that will impact them and their families thanks to “Las Cruces Responde,” a new bilingual Podcast launched by the City of Las Cruces. The inaugural episod...

City Launches Bilingual Podcast “Las Cruces Responde”

Las Crucens have a new way to stay connected about the policies and programming that will impact them and their families thanks to “Las Cruces Responde,” a new bilingual Podcast launch by the City of Las Cruces. The inaugural episode ...

GED Learning Circle

Join Thomas Branigan Memorial Library for its first Learning Circle of 2021.

Learning Circles are based on peer learning; we are all experts in something, and sharing is how we learn best. Every member of this General Equivalency Diploma (GED) class will w...

GED Learning Circle

Join us for our first Learning Circle of 2021. Learning Circles are based on peer learning; we are all experts in something, and sharing is how we learn best. Every member of this GED class will work together to learn.  

The GED class will host we...

GED Learning Circle

Join us for our first Learning Circle of 2021. Learning Circles are based on peer learning; we are all experts in something, and sharing is how we learn best. Every member of this GED class will work together to learn.  

The GED class will host we...

GED Learning Circle

Join us for our first Learning Circle of 2021. Learning Circles are based on peer learning; we are all experts in something, and sharing is how we learn best. Every member of this GED class will work together to learn.  

The GED class will host we...

Learn About Your Library Night!

Just in time for going back to school, Thomas Branigan Memorial Library is pleased to offer its first-ever Learn About Your Library Night at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, August 19.

Learn About Your Library Night is a chance for the Las Cruces community to rediscove...

Learn About Your Library Night!

Just in time for going back to school, Branigan Library is pleased to offer our first-ever Learn About Your Library Night at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 19. Learn About Your Library Night is a chance for the Las Cruces community to rediscover their libr...

Learn About Your Library Night!

Just in time for going back to school, Branigan Library is pleased to offer our first-ever Learn About Your Library Night at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 19. Learn About Your Library Night is a chance for the Las Cruces community to rediscover their libr...

Man Suspected of Intentionally Harming Girlfriend’s Son

Police arrested a man suspected of intentionally causing harm to his girlfriend’s son on at least two occasions since late 2020. Dominic Frederick Salas, 37, of 1900 N. Solano Dr., is charged with two felony counts of intentional child abuse. O...

Man Suspected of Intentionally Harming Girlfriend’s Son

Police arrested a man suspected of intentionally causing harm to his girlfriend’s son on at least two occasions since late 2020. Dominic Frederick Salas, 37, of 1900 N. Solano Dr., is charged with two felony counts of intentional child abuse. One count i...

New Mexico State Officials to Provide COVID-19 Update

Regional Aquatic Center to Offer Party Rental Sessions

Party Room rental opportunities will be offered at the Regional Aquatic Center, 1401 E. Hadley Ave. during open swim sessions beginning August 2. Please call the Aquatic Center for more information. 

Rental opportunities are available only at the ...

Regional Aquatic Center to Offer Party Rental Sessions

Party Room rental opportunities will be offered at the Regional Aquatic Center, 1401 E. Hadley Ave. during open swim sessions beginning August 2. Please call the Aquatic Center for more information. 

Rental opportunities are available only at the ...

Regional Aquatic Center to Offer Party Rental Sessions

Party Room rental opportunities will be offered at the Regional Aquatic Center, 1401 E. Hadley Ave. during open swim sessions beginning August 2. Please call the Aquatic Center for more information. 

Rental opportunities are available only at the ...

Sound Sessions Teen Guitar Lesson Resume in August

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave., announces the return of Sound Sessions starting Aug. 3, 2021.

This program gives teens in sixth to 12th grades the chance to learn how to play guitar, or bass, with a weekly lesson and tips for practic...

Sound Sessions Teen Guitar Lesson Resume in August

Thomas Branigan Library would like to announce the return of Sound Sessions starting on August 3, 2021. This program gives teens in 6th - 12th grade the chance to learn how to play guitar (or bass) with a weekly lesson and tips for practicing your skills....

Sound Sessions Teen Guitar Lesson Resume in August

Thomas Branigan Library would like to announce the return of Sound Sessions starting on August 3, 2021. This program gives teens in 6th - 12th grade the chance to learn how to play guitar (or bass) with a weekly lesson and tips for practicing your skills....

Sound Sessions Teen Guitar Lesson Resume in August

Thomas Branigan Library would like to announce the return of Sound Sessions starting on August 3, 2021. This program gives teens in 6th - 12th grade the chance to learn how to play guitar (or bass) with a weekly lesson and tips for practicing your skills....

Regional Aquatic Center to Offer Additional Fitness Classes

Additional Aquatic fitness classes will begin the week of August 2 at the Regional Aquatic Center, 1401 E. Hadley Ave.

• Swimnastics  - 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. – Tuesday, Thursday, and  9:30 a.m. Friday.
• Aqua Fitness - 8:30 a.m. Mo...

Regional Aquatic Center to Offer Additional Fitness Classes

Additional Aquatic Fitness Classes will begin the week of August 2 at the Regional Aquatic Center, 1401 E. Hadley Ave.

• Swimnastics  - 8:30 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. – Tuesday, Thursday, and  Friday at 9:30 a.m.
• Aqua Fitness - 8:30 a.m...

Regional Aquatic Center to Offer Additional Fitness Classes

Additional Aquatic Fitness Classes will begin the week of August 2 at the Regional Aquatic Center, 1401 E. Hadley Ave.

• Swimnastics  - 8:30 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. – Tuesday, Thursday, and  Friday at 9:30 a.m.
• Aqua Fitness - 8:30 a.m. – Monday...

Hazmat Response Unit Assists Wastewater Utilities

The Las Cruces Fire Department’s Hazardous Materials Response Unit assisted with a possible faulty chlorine cylinder at the Wastewater Treatment Facility on Wednesday. Shortly before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21, the Hazmat Response Unit was di...

Hazmat Response Unit Assists Wastewater Utilities

The Las Cruces Fire Department’s Hazardous Materials Response Unit assisted with a possible faulty chlorine cylinder at the Wastewater Treatment Facility on Wednesday. Shortly before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21, the Hazmat Response Unit was dispatched t...

Kids Expo 2021

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department’s “Kids EXPO 2021” will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021 at Plaza de Las Cruces. 

“Kids EXPO 2021” celebrates the summer wi...

Kids Expo 2021

The Parks and Recreation Department’s “Kids EXPO 2021” will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the Plaza de Las Cruces. 

“Kids EXPO 2021” celebrates the summer with games, contests, giveaways, vendors, and music. ...

Kids Expo 2021

The Parks and Recreation Department’s “Kids EXPO 2021” will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the Plaza de Las Cruces. 

“Kids EXPO 2021” celebrates the summer with games, contests, giveaways, vendors, and music. ...

Road Closure for Cortez Drive Extended

The current road closure at the intersection of Calle del Ranchero and Cortez Drive has been extended and is anticipated to be in effect until July 30, 2021, depending on weather conditions. A detour will be set in place.

The utility and road work will be ...

Road Closure for Cortez Drive Extended

The current road closure at the intersection of Calle del Ranchero and Cortez Drive has been extended and is anticipated to be in effect until July 30, 2021, depending on weather conditions. A detour will be set in place.

The utility and road work will be ...

Road Closure for Cortez Drive Extended

The current road closure at the intersection of Calle del Ranchero and Cortez Drive has been extended and is anticipated to be in effect until July 30, 2021, depending on weather conditions. A detour will be set in place.

The utility and road work will be ...

2021 Fall Youth Sportsmanship Basketball League Registration

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will offer individual registration for the upcoming 2021 Fall Youth Sportsmanship Basketball League from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021 at Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Ave.

T...

2021 Fall Youth Sportsmanship Basketball League Registration

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will offer individual registration for the upcoming 2021 Fall Youth Sportsmanship Basketball League from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, August 21 at Meerscheidt Recreation Center. There will be five ag...

Application Deadline Nears

Prospective applicants interested in a career in law enforcement have only a few days left to apply for the Las Cruces Police Department’s upcoming Academy. The Las Cruces Police Department’s 51^st Training Academy for cadets is set to begin in January 20...

Application Deadline Nears

Prospective applicants interested in a career in law enforcement have only a few days left to apply for the Las Cruces Police Department’s upcoming Academy. The Las Cruces Police Department’s 51^st Training Academy for cadets is set to...

Application Deadline Nears

Prospective applicants interested in a career in law enforcement have only a few days left to apply for the Las Cruces Police Department’s upcoming Academy. The Las Cruces Police Department’s 51^st Training Academy for cadets is set to begin in January 20...

Brown Bag Lecture with the Las Cruces Railroad Museum

The next Brown Bag Lecture with the Railroad Museum will be at noon Tuesday, August 10.

George Hackler will present "The Mormon Battalion March Through Southern New Mexico." The August lecture will be at the Railroad Museum, 351 N. Mesilla St.&am...

Brown Bag Lecture with the Las Cruces Railroad Museum

The next Brown Bag Lecture with the Railroad Museum will take place at noon on Tuesday, August 10. George Hackler will present "The Mormon Battalion March Through Southern New Mexico". This month's lecture will take place at the Railroad Museum,...

Brown Bag Lecture with the Las Cruces Railroad Museum

The next Brown Bag Lecture with the Railroad Museum will take place at noon on Tuesday, August 10. George Hackler will present "The Mormon Battalion March Through Southern New Mexico". This month's lecture will take place at the Railroa...

LCPD Application Deadline is Friday, July 30

Prospective applicants interested in a career in law enforcement have only a few days left to apply for the Las Cruces Police Department’s upcoming Academy. The Las Cruces Police Department’s 51^st Training Academy for cadets is set to...

State Announces Four Winners of Vax 2 the Max Sweepstakes

State Announces Four Winners of Vax 2 the Max Sweepstakes

August Activities from the Branigan Cultural Center

“Culture of Empowerment: Child Detention and Separation” 

Wednesday, August 4, 5:30 p.m. (MST) 

Hear from local experts on child detention and separation about the history, policies, migrant experiences, impact on our community, and future...

August Activities from the Branigan Cultural Center

“Culture of Empowerment: Child Detention and Separation” 

Wednesday, August 4, 5:30 p.m. (MST) 

Hear from local experts on child detention and separation about the history, policies, migrant experiences, impact on our community, and future...

August Activities from the Branigan Cultural Center

“Culture of Empowerment: Child Detention and Separation” 

Wednesday, August 4, 5:30 p.m. (MST) 

Hear from local experts on child detention and separation about the history, policies, migrant experiences, impact on our c...

Public Invited to Participate in City Council District 1 Conversation Series

The public is invited to participate in a three-part event series of facilitated conversations focused on public safety, the judicial and legal systems, and available community support resources in July and August.  The events include 

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Public Invited to Participate in City Council District 1 Conversation Series

The public is invited to participate in a three-part event series of facilitated conversations focused on public safety, the judicial and legal systems, and available community support resources in July and August.  The events include 

• 6:...

Public Invited to Participate in City Council District 1 Conversation Series

The public is invited to participate in a three-part event series of facilitated conversations focused on public safety, the judicial and legal systems, and available community support resources in July and August.  The events include 

• 6:...

Public Invited to Participate in City Council District 1 Conversation Series

The public is invited to participate in a three-part event series of facilitated conversations focused on public safety, the judicial and legal systems, and available community support resources in July and August.  The events include 

• 6:...

Public Invited to Participate in City Council District 1 Conversation Series

The public is invited to participate in a three-part event series of facilitated conversations focused on public safety, the judicial and legal systems, and available community support resources in July and August.  The events include 

• 6:...

Public Invited to Participate in City Council District 1 Conversation Series

The public is invited to participate in a three-part event series of facilitated conversations focused on public safety, the judicial and legal systems, and available community support resources in July and August.  The events include 

• 6:...

Public Invited to Participate in City Council District 1 Conversation Series

The public is invited to participate in a three-part event series of facilitated conversations focused on public safety, the judicial and legal systems, and available community support resources in July and August.  The events include 

• 6:...

Public Invited to Participate in City Council District 1 Conversation Series

The public is invited to participate in a three-part event series of facilitated conversations focused on public safety, the judicial and legal systems, and available community support resources in July and August.  The events include 

• 6:...

Public Invited to Participate in City Council District 1 Conversation Series

The public is invited to participate in a three-part event series of facilitated conversations focused on public safety, the judicial and legal systems, and available community support resources in July and August.  The events include 

• 6:...

RoadRUNNER Transit Fare Collection Resuming

RoadRUNNER Transit will resume collecting fares starting Monday, Aug. 2, 2021.

Bus passes can be purchased for City buses at City Hall, Albertsons grocery store, and the Mesilla Valley Intermodal Transfer Terminal (MVITT). Each ride will cost $1, or riders...

RoadRUNNER Transit Fare Collection Resuming

The City of Las Cruces RoadRUNNER Transit will resume collecting fares starting August 2, 2021. Bus passes may be purchased on City buses, City Hall, Albertsons Grocery Store, and the Mesilla Valley Intermodal Transfer Terminal (MVITT). Each ride will cos...

RoadRUNNER Transit Fare Collection Resuming

The City of Las Cruces RoadRUNNER Transit will resume collecting fares starting August 2, 2021. Bus passes may be purchased on City buses, City Hall, Albertsons Grocery Store, and the Mesilla Valley Intermodal Transfer Terminal (MVITT). Each ride will cos...

RoadRUNNER Transit Fare Collection Resuming

The City of Las Cruces RoadRUNNER Transit will resume collecting fares starting August 2, 2021. Bus passes may be purchased on City buses, City Hall, Albertsons Grocery Store, and the Mesilla Valley Intermodal Transfer Terminal (MVITT). Each ride will cos...

RoadRUNNER Transit Fare Collection Resuming

The City of Las Cruces RoadRUNNER Transit will resume collecting fares starting August 2, 2021. Bus passes may be purchased on City buses, City Hall, Albertsons Grocery Store, and the Mesilla Valley Intermodal Transfer Terminal (MVITT). Each ride will cos...

Teen Connection - Fall After School Program

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department Teen Connection program will begin its After School registration on Wednesday, July 28.  The program is free, and limited spaces are available and will be filled on a first come, first serv...

Teen Connection - Fall After School Program

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department Teen Connection program will begin its After School registration on Wednesday, July 28.  The program is free, and limited spaces are available and will be filled on a first come, first serv...

Teen Connection - Fall After School Program

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department Teen Connection program will begin its After School registration on Wednesday, July 28.  The program is free, and limited spaces are available and will be filled on a first come, first serv...

ARPA Public Input

American Rescue Plan Grant funds have become available. The City would like your input for their use.

Visit the Housing and Neighborhood services homepage for more information.

Call for Volunteers for Team Up to Clean Up District 4 Event

Volunteers are needed! Get rid of weeds, trash, junk, graffiti and other debris in your neighborhood the Team Up to Clean Up way! 

The Parks & Recreation Department Keep Las Cruces Beautiful (KLCB) will conduct its next Team Up to Clean Up eve...

Call for Volunteers for Team Up to Clean Up District 4 Event

Volunteers are needed! Get rid of weeds, trash, junk, graffiti and other debris in your neighborhood the Team Up to Clean Up way! 

The Parks & Recreation Department Keep Las Cruces Beautiful (KLCB) will conduct its next Team Up to Clean Up eve...

Call for Volunteers for Team Up to Clean Up District 4 Event

Volunteers are needed! Get rid of weeds, trash, junk, graffiti and other debris in your neighborhood the Team Up to Clean Up way! 

The Parks & Recreation Department Keep Las Cruces Beautiful (KLCB) will conduct its next Team Up to Clean Up eve...

Call for Volunteers for Team Up to Clean Up District 4 Event

Volunteers are needed! Get rid of weeds, trash, junk, graffiti and other debris in your neighborhood the Team Up to Clean Up way! 

The Parks & Recreation Department Keep Las Cruces Beautiful (KLCB) will conduct its next Team Up to Clean Up eve...

Call for Volunteers for Team Up to Clean Up District 4 Event

Volunteers are needed! Get rid of weeds, trash, junk, graffiti and other debris in your neighborhood the Team Up to Clean Up way! 

The Parks & Recreation Department Keep Las Cruces Beautiful (KLCB) will conduct its next Team Up to Clean Up eve...

Call for Volunteers for Team Up to Clean Up District 4 Event

Volunteers are needed! Get rid of weeds, trash, junk, graffiti and other debris in your neighborhood the Team Up to Clean Up way! 

The Parks & Recreation Department Keep Las Cruces Beautiful (KLCB) will conduct its next Team Up to Clean Up eve...

American Rescue Plan Act Initial Public Input Meetings

The City of Las Cruces?Economic Development?Department will present an overview and receive?public comments for the use of?American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)?funding?from?the U.S. Department of?Treasury.

A 10-day public com...

American Rescue Plan Act Initial Public Input Meetings

The City of Las Cruces?Economic Development?Department will present an overview and receive?public comments for the use of?American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)?funding?from?the U.S. Department of?Treasury.

A 10-day public com...

Cannabis Survey and Meetings

Las Crucens will have multiple opportunities to weigh in on how the City of Las Cruces will manage land use and zoning as it relates to cannabis growers and retailers now that the New Mexico Legislature has legalized cannabis for recreational use.

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Cannabis Survey and Meetings

Las Crucens will have multiple opportunities to weigh in on how the City of Las Cruces will manage land use and zoning as it relates to cannabis growers and retailers now that the New Mexico Legislature has legalized cannabis for recreational use.&nbs...

Cannabis Survey and Meetings

Las Crucens will have multiple opportunities to weigh in on how the City of Las Cruces will manage land use and zoning as it relates to cannabis growers and retailers now that the New Mexico Legislature has legalized cannabis for recreational use.

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Cannabis Survey and Meetings

Las Crucens will have multiple opportunities to weigh in on how the City of Las Cruces will manage land use and zoning as it relates to cannabis growers and retailers now that the New Mexico Legislature has legalized cannabis for recreational use.&nbs...

Cannabis Survey and Meetings

Las Crucens will have multiple opportunities to weigh in on how the City of Las Cruces will manage land use and zoning as it relates to cannabis growers and retailers now that the New Mexico Legislature has legalized cannabis for recreational use.&nbs...

Ranked Choice Voting Candidate Training

The City of Las Cruces will conduct candidate training on Ranked Choice Voting on Friday, July 30.

In the Ranked Choice Voting process, voters rank candidates by preference on their ballots.

The training will be given by Maria Perez and Grace Ramsey of Demo...

Ranked Choice Voting Candidate Training

The City of Las Cruces will host a candidate training on Ranked Choice Voting Friday, July 30. In the Ranked Choice Voting process, voters rank candidates by preference on their ballots.  The training will be given by Maria Perez and Grace Ramse...

Ranked Choice Voting Candidate Training Will be Friday

The City of Las Cruces will host a candidate training on Ranked Choice Voting Friday, July 30. In the Ranked Choice Voting process, voters rank candidates by preference on their ballots.

The training will be from 2 p.m. to  6 p.m. Friday via Zoom....

Reminder: American Rescue Plan Act Initial Public Input Meetings This Week

The City of Las Cruces?Economic Development?Department will present an overview and receive?public comments for the use of?American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)?funding?from?the U.S. Department of?Treasury.

A 10-day public com...

Academy Hosting Physical Fitness Exams on Friday and Saturday

The Las Cruces Police Department will conduct physical fitness exams for prospective applicants on Friday, July 16 and Saturday, July 17 for people who are considering a career in law enforcement. The physical fitness exams will begin at the top of each ...

Academy Hosting Physical Fitness Exams on Friday and Saturday

The Las Cruces Police Department is hosting Physical Fitness Exams for prospective applicants on Friday and Saturday for those who are considering a career in law enforcement. The Physical Fitness Exams will be held beginning at the top of each hour from...

Academy Hosting Physical Fitness Exams on Friday and Saturday

The Las Cruces Police Department is hosting Physical Fitness Exams for prospective applicants on Friday and Saturday for those who are considering a career in law enforcement. The Physical Fitness Exams will be held beginning at the top of each hour from...

CORRECTED: Candidate Forms for November's Municipal Elections Now Online

Note: This updated version corrects the time candidates must file in person on August 24 for Las Cruces' municipal elections.   

Forms for all candidates who will be vying for seats on the Las Cruces City Counci...

Las Cruces Utilities Crew Practice Scenarios to Keep Customers Safe

By G.H. Scott

Published in the Las Cruces Bulletin  6/25/21

Ruptures or breaks in natural gas lines are serious business. And in most cases, they are innocently caused by people who don’t take the proper precautions before diggin...

LAS CRUCES UTILITIES LOCATORS MAKE THE GRADE

By G.H. Scott

Published in the Las Cruces Sun-News 6/27/21

Just below your feet are miles and miles of gas, water, and sewer lines servicing Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) customers day and night. You may never give them a second thought until a disrup...

Downtown Las Cruces Parking Lot 7 and Restroom Building Improvements Project

As part of the City’s commitment to preserving infrastructure assets, construction began Monday, July 12, 2021 at the Downtown Parking Lot 7, directly west of Day’s Hamburgers, the Rio Grande Theatre, and Rad Retrocade. Work on the pa...

Downtown Las Cruces Parking Lot 7 and Restroom Building Improvements Project

As part of the City’s commitment to preserving infrastructure assets, construction will begin Monday, July 12, 2021 at the Downtown Parking Lot 7, directly west of Day’s Hamburgers, the Rio Grande Theatre, and Rad Retrocade. Work on the parking ...

Downtown Las Cruces Parking Lot 7 and Restroom Building Improvements Project

As part of the City’s commitment to preserving infrastructure assets, construction will begin Monday, July 12, 2021 at the Downtown Parking Lot 7, directly west of Day’s Hamburgers, the Rio Grande Theatre, and Rad Retrocade. ...

Downtown Las Cruces Parking Lot 7 and Restroom Building Improvements Project

As part of the City’s commitment to preserving infrastructure assets, construction will begin Monday, July 12, 2021 at the Downtown Parking Lot 7, directly west of Day’s Hamburgers, the Rio Grande Theatre, and Rad Retrocade. Work on the parking ...

NO-DES Water Line Cleaning

Las Cruces Utilities will be cleaning water lines for several weeks, using the Neutral Output Discharge Elimination System (NO-DES). The area where water lines will be cleaned includes Elks Drive, Country Club Estates, Cielo Vista Patio Homes, Jasmine Ga...

NO-DES Water Line Cleaning

Las Cruces Utilities will be cleaning water lines for several weeks, using the Neutral Output Discharge Elimination System (NO-DES). The area where water lines will be cleaned includes Elks Drive, Country Club Estates, Cielo Vista Patio Homes, Jasmine Ga...

NO-DES Water Line Cleaning

Las Cruces Utilities will be cleaning water lines for several weeks, using the Neutral Output Discharge Elimination System (NO-DES). The area where water lines will be cleaned includes Elks Drive, Country Club Estates, Cielo Vista Patio Homes, Jasmine Ga...

NO-DES Water Line Cleaning

Las Cruces Utilities will be cleaning water lines for several weeks, using the Neutral Output Discharge Elimination System (NO-DES). The area where water lines will be cleaned includes Elks Drive, Country Club Estates, Cielo Vista Patio Homes, Jasmine Ga...

NO-DES Water Line Cleaning

Las Cruces Utilities will be cleaning water lines for several weeks, using the Neutral Output Discharge Elimination System (NO-DES). The area where water lines will be cleaned includes Elks Drive, Country Club Estates, Cielo Vista Patio Homes, Jasmine Ga...

NO-DES Water Line Cleaning

Las Cruces Utilities will be cleaning water lines for several weeks, using the Neutral Output Discharge Elimination System (NO-DES). The area where water lines will be cleaned includes Elks Drive, Country Club Estates, Cielo Vista Patio Homes, Jasmine Ga...

2021 Fall Adult Sand Volleyball League Registration

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will soon offer the following dates for the Fall 2021 Adult Sand Volleyball League team registration.

Registration will only be available in person at Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Av...

2021 Fall Adult Sand Volleyball League Registration

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will be offering the following dates for the Fall 2021 Adult Sand Volleyball League team registration. The league offers co-ed divisions in?gold, silver, and bronze, as well as women&ap...

2021 Fall Adult Sand Volleyball League Registration

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will be offering the following dates for the Fall 2021 Adult Sand Volleyball League team registration. The league offers co-ed divisions in?gold, silver, and bronze, as well as women's comp...

Idaho Avenue and Walnut Street Pop-up Bike Lanes

Las Cruces will see its first Pop-up Bike Lanes this July!  

Pop-up bike projects are temporary bicycle lane improvements on city streets that provide a fun way to get active and make the road safer for cyclists. Pop-up Bike Lanes are an exciting ...

Idaho Avenue and Walnut Street Pop-up Bike Lanes

Las Cruces will see its first Pop-up Bike Lanes this July!  

Pop-up bike projects are temporary bicycle lane improvements on city streets that provide a fun way to get active and make the road safer for cyclists. Pop-up Bike Lanes are an exciting ...

Las Cruces Utilities Will Resume Disconnections Due to Non-Payment

On Sept. 1, 2021, all delinquent Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) residential and business accounts will be subject to disconnection.

For anyone who is experiencing financial hardships, assistance is available to qualifying residential customers if they contact ...

Las Cruces Utilities Will Resume Disconnections Due to Non-Payment

On September 1, 2021, all delinquent Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) residential and business accounts will be subject to disconnection. If you are having financial hardships, assistance is available to qualifying residential customers if they contact LCU cust...

Las Cruces Utilities Will Resume Disconnections Due to Non-Payment

On September 1, 2021, all delinquent Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) residential and business accounts will be subject to disconnection. If you are having financial hardships, assistance is available to qualifying residential customers if they contact LCU cust...

Branigan Library & Branigan Cultural Center Receive National Endowment for Arts Big Read Grant

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library and the Branigan Cultural Center are two of 61 organizations nationwide selected to receive a 2021-2022 NEA Big Read grant. A grant of $17,000 will support a community reading program focusing on Joy Harjo’s An A...

Branigan Library & Branigan Cultural Center Receive National Endowment for Arts Big Read Grant

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library and the Branigan Cultural Center are two of 61 organizations nationwide selected to receive a 2021-2022 NEA Big Read grant. A grant of $17,000 will support a community reading program focusing on Joy Harjo’s An American Su...

Branigan Library & Branigan Cultural Center Receive National Endowment for Arts Big Read Grant

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library and the Branigan Cultural Center are two of 61 organizations nationwide selected to receive a 2021-2022 NEA Big Read grant. A grant of $17,000 will support a community reading program focusing on Joy Harjo’s An American Su...

Bicycle Pop-Up Bike Lanes

Las Cruces’ first Pop-up Bike Lane project has been installed (near Lynn Middle School and Young Park), and your feedback is essential! 

Below are links to public surveys (English and Spanish) where you can provide feedback:&am...

Practice Makes Perfect for Las Cruces Utilities Crew

By G.H. Scott

Published in the Las Cruces Sun-News 6/20/21

You would be surprised how common gas line ruptures and breaks occur. And just like forest fires, only you can prevent them. Most gas line breaks are human caused, which is why Las Cruces U...

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...

LCPD Offers Incentives

The Las Cruces Police Department is offering a slew of attractive financial incentives for new recruits to its 51^st Training Academy and for current law enforcement officers who are considering a lateral transfer. The new incentives come as the department...

LCPD Offers Incentives for New Recruits and Lateral Transfers

The Las Cruces Police Department is offering a slew of attractive financial incentives for new recruits to its 51^st training academy and for current law enforcement officers who are considering a lateral transfer. The new incentives come as the departmen...

LCPD Offers Incentives for New Recruits and Lateral Transfers

LCPD Offers Incentives for New Recruits and Lateral Transfers The Las Cruces Police Department is offering a slew of attractive financial incentives for new recruits to its 51^st Training Academy and for current law enforcement officers who are considerin...

Calle del Ranchero Road Closure

Calle del Ranchero, between Reynolds Drive and Cortez Drive, will be closed for approximately eight weeks beginning Monday, June 14, 2021 and continuing until August 6, 2021, depending on weather conditions. The utility and road work will be done by Smit...

Calle del Ranchero Road Closure

Calle del Ranchero, between Reynolds Drive and Cortez Drive, will be closed for approximately eight weeks beginning Monday, June 14, 2021 and continuing until August 6, 2021, depending on weather conditions. The utility and road work will be done by Smit...

Calle del Ranchero Road Closure

Calle del Ranchero, between Reynolds Drive and Cortez Drive, will be closed for approximately eight weeks beginning Monday, June 14, 2021 and continuing until August 6, 2021, depending on weather conditions. The utility and road work will be done by Smit...

2021 Movies in the Park

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department presents the 2021 Movies in the Park program.

Movies in the Park will begin at dusk on Saturday, July 17, with “Raya and the Last Dragon.” Movies will be shown on select Saturdays i...

2021 Movies in the Park

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department presents the 2021 Movies in the Park program.

Movies in the Park will begin at dusk on Saturday, July 17, with “Raya and the Last Dragon.” Movies will be shown on select ...

2021 Movies in the Park

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department presents the 2021 Movies in the Park program.

Movies in the Park will begin at dusk on Saturday, July 17, with “Raya and the Last Dragon.” Movies will be shown on select Saturdays i...

2021 Movies in the Park

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department presents the 2021 Movies in the Park program.

Movies in the Park will begin at dusk on Saturday, July 17, with “Raya and the Last Dragon.” Movies will be shown on select Saturdays i...

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...

New Fees for City Building Permits Go into Effect on November 5

A new fee schedule for all building and inspection permits issued by the City of Las Cruces Community Development Department will go into effect on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020.

New fees will apply to:

1. Administrative fees, including the Technolo...

New Fees for City Building Permits Go into Effect on November 5

A new fee schedule for all building and inspection permits issued by the City of Las Cruces Community Development Department will go into effect on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020.

New fees will apply to:

1. Administrative fees, including the Technolo...

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...