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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.
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.
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.
Metronet/Vexus crews are continuing to work on fiber lines in neighborhoods across Las Cruces. Today’s work includes: Majestic Ridge & Arrodhead Rd (underground – hardscape restoration) Divot Ave & Walton Blvd (underground – hardscape restoration) Embassy Dr & Hoagland Rd (underground – hardscape restoration)
Intermittent Lane Closure – N Valley Dr | June 8 – June 12, 2026
As part of the 2025-2026 Crack Seal Project, the following street will experience intermittent lane closures on Monday June 8, 2026, until approximately Friday June 12, 2026. N Valley Drive: From W. Amador Ave. to Avenida de Mesilla. The intermittent lane closure will impact southbound bus stops 3, 4, 5…
Lane Closure – E Lohman Ave | June 9 – June 22, 2026
There will be a lane closure for sidewalk repair in effect Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 4441 E. Lohman Ave., Westbound Lane. The shoulder work will be in effect for the entire duration of the project. This project is expected to be completed on June 22, 2026. The City of…
The City of Las Cruces Public Libraries invites students who participated in a school science fair during the 2025–2026 school year to showcase their projects as part of Science Fair Summer at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. Students may submit their science fair posters for display…
The City of Las Cruces will host its Annual Capital Outlay Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, June 11, 2026, in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 700 N. Main St. The workshop is designed to help organizations, community groups, and stakeholders better…
A groundbreaking ceremony for the Independent Electrical Contractors Southern New Mexico location will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 8881 Trigg Loop in the Las Cruces Innovation and Industrial Park (just over a mile away from the Las Cruces International…
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