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Beginning July 1, 2026. the Small Business Safety Improvement Grant Program is expanding to include the W. Picacho & Motel…
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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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Brownfields Identification Survey
The City’s Economic Development Department is seeking public input to help identify vacant, abandoned, underutilized, or neglected properties that may…
LCU Warns About Possible Water Quality Scam
Las Cruces Utilities has received several phone calls regarding a flyer or door hanger asking residents to complete and submit a…
Cooling Stations Open Through Aug. 4
The National Weather Service’s El Paso, TX office is forecasting that the Las Cruces area will have continuing triple-digit temperatures,…
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
Walnut Street Road Closure | Aug 3-7, 2026
Walnut Street between Divot Ave. and Lohman Ave. will be closed to traffic August 3-7, 2026 A-Mountain Professional Construction will be doing roadway work in the vicinity as part of the Lohman Ave. and Walnut St. Signal Improvement Project. The closure work will affect Roadrunner Transit Route 6.
Sonoma Ranch Blvd. Lane Closures | Aug. 3 – 7, 2026
Sonoma Ranch Blvd. will have Lane Closures between Santa Minerva Ave. and Central Ave. The closures will run Mon., Aug. 3 – Fri. Aug. 7, 2026. Renegade Construction will be doing concrete work as part of the Fire Station #9 project. The work will not affect any Roadrunner Transit Routes.…
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Las Cruces Cooling Stations Remain Open Through Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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The National Weather Service’s El Paso, TX office is forecasting that the Las Cruces area will have 100 degree or near 100 degree temperatures through the weekend and at least into early next week, so City Cooling stations will be available through Tuesday, August 4, to…
Read MoreLCPD Receives Prestigious CALEA Accreditation
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CLCTV, News Releases, Public Safety
The Las Cruces Police Department has earned prestigious accreditation from CALEA – the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies – as one of the few police departments nationally with policies that adhere to the highest standards in the profession. CALEA accreditation is considered the…
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Safety Urged as Students Return to School
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CLCTV, News Releases, Public Safety
Las Cruces area students are returning to class for the fall semester, and the Las Cruces Police Department is encouraging motorists to use caution while traveling near schools and bus stops. Tips for motorists: Obey all traffic laws and speed limits, especially the 15 MPH…
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