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 – Boutz Rd | July 6 – July 10, 2026
Boutz Road between S. Main Street and El Paseo Road will experience intermittent lane closures beginning Monday, July 6, 2026, and continuing through Friday, July 10, 2026. Cactus Asphalt will be conducting road work as part of the 2025–2026 Micro‑Surface Project. RoadRUNNER Transit routes will be affected at various times,…
Fiber Lines Installations – July 2, 2026
Metronet crews are continuing to work in neighborhoods across Las Cruces. Today’s work includes: E Springs Rd & Roadrunner Pkwy (underground – hardscape restoration) S Main St and Amador Ave (underground – hardscape restoration) N Alameda Blvd & Harvard Dr (underground – hardscape restoration)
Fiber Lines Installations for July 1, 2026
Metronet crews are continuing to work in neighborhoods across Las Cruces. Today’s work includes: S Triviz Dr & Corley Dr (underground – hardscape restoration) S, Main Street and Lohman Ave (underground – hardscape restoration) Embassy Dr & Camelot Dr (underground – hardscape restoration)
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Woman Killed in Wednesday Evening Shooting
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CLCTV, News Releases, Public Safety
A Las Cruces woman was shot and killed Wednesday evening, and a 32-year-old man was hospitalized with a gunshot wound in what police believe may have been an attempted suicide. About 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Las Cruces police and fire personnel were dispatched…
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Fire Station 9 Concrete Pour for July 7, 2026
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Early morning construction work will take place beginning at 3 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 3900 Central Avenue (Fire Station 9 entrance at intersection with Sonoma Ranch Boulevard). This is a courtesy notice that sounds may be louder at this time due to…
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Enforcement Efforts to Help Curb Impaired Driving
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CLCTV, News Releases, Public Safety
Las Cruces police will be on the lookout for impaired drivers during the month of July. LCPD will conduct at least one sobriety checkpoint and one saturation patrol within city limits. Officers will also be patrolling for other traffic safety violations such as drivers using…
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