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Munson Center Art Wing Closure Begins March 30

The Art Wing at Munson Center, 975 S. Mesquite St., will be closed to the public from Monday, March 30, through Sunday, April 5, 2020. During the closure, Munson Center staff will deep clean and sanitize the Art Wing.

All classes and activities in the Art ...

City’s Revitalization Efforts are Featured in Texas Engineers Publication

Efforts by the City of Las Cruces to revitalize the downtown area, with focus on the project to convert Church and Water streets to two-way traffic, is the subject of an article featured in the current publication of the El Paso Chapter of the Texas Socie...

Annual Volunteer Fair & Giving Day Returns

The 9th annual Volunteer Fair & Giving Day returns to the Plaza de Las Cruces from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 25. Admission is free.

The event will be in conjunction with the Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market and will showcase more than 50 ...

Alameda Boulevard will have a Lane Closure on February 29

City of Las Cruces Streets Management will be conducting road maintenance on the northbound lane of Alameda Boulevard, between west May Avenue and west Las Cruces Avenue, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. Alameda Boulevard will be reduced to ...

Nevada Avenue Shoulder Work Begins February 26

Nevada Avenue, between Walnut Street and Lees Drive will have shoulder work beginning Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, as part of Unite Private Networks utility installations. The work will last approximately five working days.

Crews will work only from 7 a.m. to...

Spring Break Teen Lock-in will be March 21

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will offer a Spring Break Teen Lock-in from 6 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2020 to 6 a.m., Sunday, March 22, 2020.

Teens in the sixth to 12th grades are invited to attend a night of fun-filled activities...

Spruce Avenue Intermittent Lane Closures Begin February 24

Spruce Avenue, at the Mesquite Street intersection, will have intermittent lane closures as part of the 2019-2020 Manhole and Valve Adjustment project. The work will begin on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, and will last approximately five working days.

Crews will ...

Interstate 25 Lane Closure will be in Effect on February 23

On Feb. 23, 2020 the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will have crews and equipment on the northbound, right driving lane of Interstate 25 just before the I-25/University Avenue interchange to make guardrail and fence repairs. To minimize i...

Community Invited to Participate in Unidad Park GO Bond Project Planning

The City of Las Cruces invites the community to participate in the Unidad Park General Obligation (GO) Bond Project planning by dropping in between 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at the multi-purpose room at Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E....

Las Cruces’ Roadrunner Sculpture is Featured in an NBC News Story

The City of Las Cruces, in particular the Roadrunner sculpture at the Scenic View rest area on the City’s West Mesa, has received national television exposure and was recently featured by NBC News.

A 1 minute, 7 seconds video story about the Road...

MVRDA to Utilize CodeRED Emergency Notification System for Doña Ana County

Las Cruces, NM., February 20, 2020 – Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority (MVRDA) has contracted with OnSolve to license its CodeRED high-speed notification solution. The CodeRED system provides public safety officials the ability...

Flags to Fly at Hall-Staff in Honor of Army Sgt. 1st Class Antonio Rey Rodriguez

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has ordered all U.S. and New Mexico state flags to fly at half-staff from sundown Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 to sunset Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 in honor of U.S. Army Sgt 1^st Class Antonio Rey Rodriguez, of Las Cruces, who ...

Neighborhood Meeting Planned for Sunrise Terrace Park

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will conduct a neighborhood meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 regarding Sunrise Terrace Park. The neighborhood meeting will be in Conference Room 2007-A at City Hall, 700 N. Main St.

City rep...

Reward Offered for Stolen Excavator and Trailer

A $50,000 excavator was stolen from a Las Cruces job site earlier this month and now an insurance company is offering a $2,000 reward for information that helps locate the construction equipment and the trailer it was loaded on.

Las Cruces police learned t...

Sunrise Terrace Park Turf Discussion

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will hold a neighborhood meeting regarding Sunrise Terrace Park to present plans for turf upgrades. The discussion will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 at City Hall, 700 N. Main St., conference ro...

LCPD Accepting Applications for 50th Academy

The Las Cruces Police Department is accepting applications for its 50^th training academy that’s set to begin in late October.

Applications for LCPD’s training academy must be received no later than April 21, 2020. The academy is tentati...

Keep Las Cruces Beautiful Adds a Fifth President’s Circle Recognition Award

For the fifth consecutive year Keep Las Cruces Beautiful (KLCB) has earned the President’s Circle Recognition Award from Keep America Beautiful.

The award was presented Feb. 12, 2020 to James Woods, KLCB Coordinator, during the annual Keep Americ...

Nature & Science Discovery PreK Classes at the Museum of Nature and Science

The Museum of Nature & Science, 411 N. Main St., presents “Nature and Science Discovery Pre-K – Planeteers,” at 9 a.m. every Thursday in March. Entry to the museum and its programs are free, and no registration is require...

“Dr. Seuss Day” at the Las Cruces Museum of Nature and Science

The Museum of Nature & Science and Thomas Branigan Memorial Library will host “Dr. Seuss Day” at the Museum of Nature & Science, 411 N. Main St., from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 7, 2020. This is a free, family event that w...

“Saturday Family Science – Earthquakes” at the Museum of Nature and Science

Bring your curiosity for a hands-on investigation that involves the whole family at “Saturday Family Science – Earthquakes,” presented by the Museum of Nature & Science, 411 N. Main St., from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Marc...

NR: Registration Begins March 16 for 2020 Youth Cheer Program – Session 2

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will offer registration for the upcoming 2020 Youth Cheer Program (Session 2) on March 16, 2020 at Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Ave.

The program will be available to girls and boys a...

Inaugural Las Cruces City Fest will be May 30

To celebrate the unique arts, music, cuisine, history, culture, and outdoor recreation offerings in Las Cruces, Visit Las Cruces has partnered with various community organizations to host the first annual Las Cruces City Fest (LCCF), from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m....

Leap Year Free Swim Day will be February 29

Celebrate Leap Year 2020 with a Free Swim Day. The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will offer free swimming on Feb. 29, 2020 at the Regional Aquatic Center, 1401 E. Hadley Ave.

Open Swim Sessions will be free to the general public from...

University Avenue Lane Closure Begins February 19

As part of the Aggie Uptown project, eastbound traffic on University Avenue will have a lane closure between Don Roser Drive and Telshor Boulevard beginning Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. The lane shift will last approximately three weeks.

One eastbound lane an...

Media Advisory - State of the City Address

Mayor Ken Miyagishima will deliver his annual State of the City Address at 12:15 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 19, in council chambers at City Hall, 700 N. Main St.

Mayor Miyagishima will highlight past year accomplishments and share his perspectives and ...

Walnut Street Intermittent Lane Closures Begin February 18

Walnut Street, between Lohman Avenue and Palomas Avenue, will have intermittent lane closures as part of the 2019-2020 Manhole and Valve Adjustment project. The work will begin Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, and will last approximately seven working days.

Two-way...

Community Invited to Participate in Unidad Park GO Bond Project Planning

The City of Las Cruces invites the community to participate in the Unidad Park General Obligation (GO) Bond Project planning by dropping in between 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Unidad Community Park, 1500 E. Hadley Ave.

The park, which is th...

Doña Road Water Outage will be on February 18

Residents on Doña Ana Road, from Richard Drive to 2105 Doña Ana Road, will experience a water outage from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. Morrow Enterprises, Inc., under contract with the City of Las Cruces, will be conn...

Thomas Branigan Library Entrance/ADA Ramp Project Continues

As work continues at Thomas Branigan Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave., temporary Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) parking has been established and will be utilized from Feb. 17, 2020, through March 24, 2020.

The temporary ADA parking is centrally located ...

Las Cruces Residents Urged to be Cautious of Social Security Scam Calls

Las Cruces residents should be aware of scam telephone calls from impersonators claiming to be with the Social Security Administration. The fraudulent callers have been falsely claiming there is a problem with a person’s Social Security number o...

50 Plus Walking Program

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department offers a program to build stamina, endurance and maintain cardiovascular health.

The 50-Plus Walking Program/0-60 is designed to get you walking up to 60 minutes! It begins with 20-minute walks, thre...

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library Presents a Mini Film Noir Festival

Come to Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave., and join us in celebrating the release of Santa Fe Noir with a few of our favorite books-to-movie Film Noir selections!

From March 17, 2020 to March 20, 2020 Branigan Memorial Library will be s...

Public Hearing for Small Brewer Off-Site License

The Las Cruces City Council will hold a Public Hearing to discuss approval or disapproval of the issuance of a Small Brewer 2^nd Off-Site Location Liquor License to Icebox Brewing, LLC, d/b/a Icebox Brewing Company, to be located at 139 North Main Street, ...

Alameda Boulevard at Court Avenue Lane Closures Begin January 28

As part of the West Court Avenue Improvements project, the intersection of Court Avenue and Alameda Boulevard will be closed to southbound traffic for utility installations. A detour will be in place to direct traffic around this closure.

Also, northbound ...

Education Stations in February at the Museum of Art

Come to the Las Cruces Museum of Art, 491 N. Main St., in February for a hands-on art experience making pictorial landscape collages from magazine clippings.

Participants will engage their creativity to craft a memento of home, their dream destination, the...

2020 Spring Youth Sportsmanship Basketball League Registration

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will offer individual registration for the upcoming 2020 Spring Youth Sportsmanship Basketball League. The league is offered to youth from 4 to 14 years of age. League play will begin the week of Ma...

Father and Daughter Shimmer and Shine Dance will be February 28

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will offer the “Father/Daughter Shimmer and Shine Dinner Dance” from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center, 304 W. Bell Ave.

Gi...

Additional Yoga Classes Offered

The Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will offer additional Yoga classes at the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center, 1401 E. Hadley Ave., beginning January 7, 2020.

Every Tuesday, Youth Yoga at 4:15 p.m. Beginners Flow Yoga – Foundation...

Minimum Wage 2020

Pursuant to Las Cruces Municipal Code (LCMC), the minimum wage in the city limits of Las Cruces has increased from $10.10 per hour to $10.25 per hour on January 1, 2020, which is a 1.5% increase from the 2019 hourly wage. The tipped wage has increased fro...

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library Presents “Wolf Hall Book Club”

This March, Hilary Mantel is releasing the long-awaited conclusion to the Booker-Award winning Wolf Hall series. Come to Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave., as we read – and watch – our way through Wolf Hall and Brin...

50 Plus Walking Program Winter 2020 (January-March Session)

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department offers a program to build stamina, endurance and maintain cardiovascular health.

The 50-Plus Walking Program/0-60 is designed to get you walking up to 60 minutes in 13 weeks! It begins with 20-minute...

Free Monthly Movies at Branigan Library!

Love movies? Branigan Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave., will be showing free movies to the public every month, from recent blockbusters to classic favorites, there’s always something fun to watch at Branigan Library.

On the 2^nd Wednesday of each mont...