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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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Minimum Wage Notice for 2027
Pursuant to the Las Cruces Municipal Code (LCMC) the minimum wage will increase for Las Cruces, effective January 1, 2027.…
Apodaca/Lift Up Area MRA Input
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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.
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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Lane Closure – Roadrunner Pkwy | Oct 29 – Oct 30, 2026
Las Cruces motorists will experience lane closures on Roadrunner Parkway approximately 750 feet south of E. Northrise Drive beginning Thursday, October 29, and continuing through Friday, October 30, 2026. The closures will affect both northbound and southbound traffic. H & H Underground will be installing underground infrastructure for UPN Networks.…
2026-2027 Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project | Nov. 10, 2026
The following streets will have a temporary road closures for Micro-Surfacing treatment on the following designated days with No-Parking signs placed along the street at least 24 hours prior to work starting. Parking will be available on a nearby street. Access to driveways WILL NOT be allowed between 7 AM…
2026-2027 Micro-Surfacing Maintenance Project | Nov. 9, 2026
The following streets will have a temporary road closures for Micro-Surfacing treatment on the following designated days with No-Parking signs placed along the street at least 24 hours prior to work starting. Parking will be available on a nearby street. Access to driveways WILL NOT be allowed between 7 AM –…
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Land of the People: Nde benah opens at the Branigan Cultural Center
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Within the Land of the People: Shimba Tainin kau natheure wein – Tierra Sagrada – Ndende bì Ke’ya – Naf’ole atsihem – Nde benah – Ndee Biyááh exhibit at the Branigan Cultural Center, a special changing gallery space allows each Indigenous group to go deeper…
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Veterans Day Holiday Schedule
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In observance of Veterans Day, most City of Las Cruces offices will be closed Wed., Nov. 11, 2026. However, all emergency services, including police and fire will operate as usual. City offices and facilities closed on Veterans Day include: A Fielder Memorial Safe Haven City…
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Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday
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The Las Cruces fire and police departments encourage homeowners and occupants of rental properties to check smoke alarms and install new batteries this weekend when daylight saving time ends and clocks are adjusted to ‘fall back’ one hour. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m.…
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