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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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Downtown Master Plan Update
Downtown Las Cruces is evolving, and the City is inviting everyone to help guide its next chapter by participating in…
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The City of Las Cruces has adopted regulations for short-term rentals to support safety, accountability, and neighborhood quality of life.…
Electric Light Parade Information
Friday, July 3 | Begins at 9 p.m. Parade Route: Begins at Apodaca Park, 801 E. Madrid Ave. Travels south…
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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.
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Street Updates
Water Outage at 1050 West Amador Avenue | June 22, 2026
The business located at 1050 West Amador Avenue in Las Cruces will experience a water outage between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026. R & R Construction will be doing a water tie-in as part of a Right-of-Way permit. Adjacent areas also may be affected. If water…
REVISED Intermittent Lane Closures – No Valley Drive | June 22-26, 2026
As part of the 2025-2026 Crack Seal Project, N Valley Drive: From Brown to Avenida de Mesilla, will experience intermittent lane closures on Monday June 22, 2026, until approximately Friday June 26, 2026. The intermittent lane closure will impact southbound bus stops 5 and northbound bus stops 29, and 30 on…
Sonoma Ranch Lane Closure | June 22-26, 2026
A lane closure will take place on the northbound lanes of Sonoma Ranch Boulevard between Santa Minerva Avenue and Central Avenue from Monday, June 22 through Friday, June 26. Renegade Construction will be doing utility and concrete work in the roadway as part of the Fire Station #9 project. The…
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Fire Damages Mobile Home on Calle Sosa Thursday Afternoon
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Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a fire that damaged a mobile home Thursday afternoon on Calle Sosa. Just before 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18, firefighters were called to a report of a residential structure fire at the intersection of Calle Sosa and Encino Avenue. The first…
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City Cooling Stations Open Beginning Saturday, June 20, 2026
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Triple-digit temperatures are forecast for Las Cruces beginning Saturday, June 20th prompting City of Las Cruces Cooling Stations to open. Cooling station are expected to be open from Saturday, June 20 through at least Thursday, June 25, 2026 to offer relief for residents seeking to escape the…
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6v6 Co-Ed Teen Sand Volleyball Tournament Registration
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The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will offer individual registrations for the 6v6 Co-ed teen sand volleyball tournament. The tournament is open to teens of all skill levels between the ages of 13-17 years old. Participants must register as part of a pre-formed…
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