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The purpose of the Las Cruces Economic Recovery Board (LCERB) is to make specific recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on strategies for gradually reopening Las Cruces’ economy affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in a smart, safe, and effective manner that fits the needs of Las Cruces in alignment with the direction of NMERC and shall be dissolved upon full reopening of the economy in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Residents have until May 26, 2021 to provide input on the Las Cruces Utilities Natural Gas Rate Review options. Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) is a City Department but is not funded by tax dollars. It’s been 10 years since LCU last reviewed natural gas rate charges. The current gas rate review reflects cost increases in wages and benefits, gas system maintenance and safety compliance, and vehicle and equipment maintenance and replacement.

The Board of Commissioners for the City of Las Cruces Utilities, on behalf of the City of Las Cruces holds monthly meetings, open to the public, on the second Thursday of every month.

The CIAC advises and assists the City of Las Cruces in adopting land use assumptions, which includes a description of the service area and projection of changes and land uses, densities, intensities and population in the service area over at least a five-year period.

A Planning and Zoning Commission is created by the City Council with the adoption of the Zoning Code. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall review the planning, zoning and platting of the City, investigate any related problems and make recommendation to the City Council.

The public is invited to attend a Council District 1 virtual meeting focused on safety that starts at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 26. Members of the community are encouraged to attend to discuss any concerns they may have regarding property crimes, safety, and traffic issues that are centered in the Mesquite Historic District and Downtown areas.

The City of Las Cruces recognizes the Memorial Day holiday.