Small Business Safety Improvement
Beginning July 1, 2026. the Small Business Safety Improvement Grant Program is expanding to include the W. Picacho & Motel…
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The City of Crosses
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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Water Festival Posters Displayed
The public is invited to view selected posters created by area fourth graders showing what they learned at the 12th…
Short-Term Rental Registration Requirements
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…
Meet The Mayor
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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Street Updates
Intermittent Lane Closures on Hadley Avenue and Archuleta Road | July 13-17, 2026
Intermittent lane closures will be in place Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17 on the following streets: Hadley Avenue (between Valley Drive and Valley Verde Mobile Home Park) Archuleta Road (between Hadley Ave. and Mahaney Dr.) H&H Underground will be placing underground utilities as part of a wire utility…
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East Mesa Public Recreation Complex Baseball Area Concrete Pour for July 13-17
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CLCTV, News Releases, Public Works News
Early morning construction work will take place each day beginning 4 a.m. from Monday, July 13 to Friday, July 17 at 5275 Camino Coyote Lane (East Mesa Public Recreation Complex baseball field). This is a courtesy notice that sounds may be louder at this time…
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Photo Shoot Scheduled at the East Mesa Sport Complex Playground
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CLCTV, News Releases, Parks and Recreation
The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will temporarily close the East Mesa Sports Complex Playground, located at 5275 Camino Coyote Lane, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The playground will be closed to the public from 9 – 11:30 a.m. to accommodate a…
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Police: Watch for Copper Wire Thieves
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CLCTV, News Releases, Public Safety
Las Cruces police are asking the public to be on the lookout for suspicious persons who are stealing copper wire from area light poles and new construction sites. Most of the incidents occur between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m. and have occurred throughout…
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