Latino Poetry and Crafting Palabras y Artsanias
Las Cruces Public Libraries is holding a series of poetry discussions/crafting sessions called Palabras y Artesanias (Words and Crafts). The…
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Nestled in the Mesilla Valley against the dramatic backdrop of the Organ Mountains, Las Cruces, New Mexico, blends rich cultural heritage with the beauty of the Chihuahuan Desert. Our sun-kissed city offers a unique blend of Old West charm and modern convenience. Las Cruces also serves as a cultural crossroad with its vibrant farmers’ markets, local wineries, and a thriving arts scene that celebrates the area’s Spanish and Native American legacies.
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Before You Dig Call 811
April is Safe Digging Month. It serves as a reminder to call 811 for locating and mapping. To request a…
Lush and Lean Workshops
The purpose of the Lush and Lean program is to help residents of Las Cruces make the best use of…
Hiking and Walking Events in April , May
The Parks and Recreation Department will host weekly hiking and walking events in April and May. Hiking Trails in the…
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Mayor Eric Enriquez is the first new Mayor the City of Las Cruces has had since 2008.
He was elected in November 2023 and began service as Mayor January 1, 2024.
Prior to his role as Mayor, Enriquez served the City of Las Cruces as an Assistant City Manager and Fire Chief before his retirement from the municipality.
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The City of Las Cruces is a home-rule city governed by its charter and has a council-manager form of government. The City Council is the city’s governing body with the Mayor as its presiding officer.
Council Meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month for regular Meetings, and the 2nd and 4th Mondays for Work Sessions.
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Intermittent Road Closures – N. Campo St. & Augustine Ave. | April 1 – April 4, 2025
As part of wire utility permit the following streets will be impacted by intermittent laneclosures beginning Tuesday April 1, 2025, through approximately Friday April 4, 2025. The streets include: • N Campo St.: The work will begin from E. Picacho Ave. to the intersection of N Campo St. and…
Road Closure – Mariposa Dr. (Desert Dr. to Fairbanks Dr.) | April 1 – Approx. April 15, 2025
Las Cruces motorists are advised that Mariposa Drive, from Desert Drive to Fairbanks Drive, will be closed to thru traffic on April 1, 2025. A Mountain Professional Construction, under contract with the City, will be repaving the roadway. It is anticipated that the work will take two (2) weeks to…
Intermittent Lane Closures – Valley Drive and Hickory Drive on Monday, March 31, 2025
The following streets will have intermittent lane closures from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2025. · Northbound commuters on Valley Drive between Marquess St. and Barker Rd. · Southbound commuters on Valley Drive between Rigsby Rd. and Barker Rd. Bus stop 6 on Roadrunner Transit Route…
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DIY Picking Pad
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Las Cruces Public Libraries invites residents to participate in Do-It-Yourself Picking Pads. This program will meet starting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 in the Craft Room. A picking pad is a wonderful sensory toy to satisfy the habits some people with various…
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National Park Ranger Talk with Ranger Randy
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Join Las Cruces Public Libraries and retired National Park Ranger Randy Harabin for an informative presentation on the history of the National Park Service. Ranger Randy will share his personal experience of how he operated as a park ranger. This program will be held at 6:30 p.m.…
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Friday is Final Day for Family Assistance and Resource Center
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Friday is the final day the Family Assistance and Resource Center will be open at Amador Live to provide free services for victims, families and anyone impacted by the March 21, 2025, shooting at Young Park. The free resource center is open through 7 p.m.…
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