With high and potentially triple-digit temperatures forecast in Las Cruces for at least a few days this week, the City of Las Cruces will open cooling stations from Tuesday, June 9, 2026, through Thursday, June 11, 2026, to offer relief for residents seeking to escape the heat. A cooling station…
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The City of Las Cruces, in partnership with consulting firm Single Space Strategies, today presented the Landscape Analysis and Needs Assessment to Mayor Eric Enriquez and the City Council, marking the first major milestone in the update to the City’s Strategic Plan. This report represents the completion of the first phase of…
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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 by June 21, 2026. Posters…
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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 understand funding opportunities available through…
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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 Airport). The City of Las…
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At its Monday, June 1, 2026, regular meeting, the Las Cruces City Council discussed and voted on three resolutions and one ordinance. City Council approved a request for a beer and wine liquor license with on premises consumption and patio service, to NYP Slice House, LLC, 3290 Rinconada Blvd. The…
READ MORE Downtown Las Cruces is evolving, and the City is inviting everyone to help guide its next chapter by participating in our Downtown Master Plan Update process. Your participation is helping ensure downtown Las Cruces remains a vibrant, welcoming place for everyone, reflecting our shared values, celebrating our culture, and strengthening…
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Las Cruces firefighters responded to a structure fire Monday afternoon. Just before 5:30 p.m. Mon., June 1, Las Cruces firefighters were called to a structure fire on the 2300 block of Nevada Ave. The first responders encountered a greenhouse on fire. The fire was brought under control in approximately five…
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The investigation into the May 28, 2026, explosion and residential structure fire on Fairway Drive has determined the incident was accidental in nature. Investigators from the Las Cruces Fire Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have determined that the explosion originated inside the trunk of a…
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City of Las Cruces maintained Parking Lot 3 will undergo crack seal treatment Wednesday, June 3 and Thursday, June 4, 2026. Parking Lot 3 is located at 301 N. Church Street and is at the intersection of Las Cruces Avenues and Church Street. Public Works will be closing Parking Lot…
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City of Las Cruces maintained Parking Lot 4 will undergo crack seal treatment Monday, June 1 and Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Parking Lot 4 is located at 301 N. Church Street and is between Hadley and Las Cruces Avenues. Public Works will be closing Parking Lot 4 for the treatment…
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Las Cruces firefighters who extinguished a residential structure fire on Fairway Drive have located one victim who is deceased. The victim, who has not been identified, was located inside the structure. The victim’s remains will be transported to the New Mexico Medical Investigator’s Office in Albuquerque for autopsy. Firefighters are…
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Friday, July 3 | Begins at 9 p.m. Parade Route: Begins at Apodaca Park, 801 E. Madrid Ave. Travels south on Solano Drive East on Hadley Avenue Ends at Maag Softball Complex This year’s theme: “Stars, Stripes and City Lights!” WAnt to participate in the 2026 Electric Light Parade? Commercial…
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Las Cruces firefighters responded to a structure fire Tuesday morning. Just after 6:15 a.m. Tues., May 26, Las Cruces were called to a structure fire on the 2400 block of El Camino Real. The first arriving crew encountered active fire and smoke coming from the structure. The fire was brought under…
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The City of Las Cruces announces that the Communications Office and Visit Las Cruces have earned several video awards spanning a multitude of categories in the 47th Annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens and is judged by leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks, and…
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