The Las Cruces Police Department has completed a pledge to enhance trust and collaboration between police and the community it serves. The pledge is part of an initiative called the Trust Building Campaign that was started by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the world’s largest and most influential…
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The City of Las Cruces’ Aquatics Facilities have announced hours of operation for Memorial Day Weekend May 23-25, 2026. East Mesa Bataan Memorial Pool, 6141 Reynolds Drive: Two open swim sessions Saturday, Sunday and Monday: Noon to 3 p.m. and 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. Laabs Pool, 701 W. Picacho Avenue: Two open…
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The City of Las Cruces announces the selection of Jimmy Moreno as the New Assistant Director of Public Works. Moreno brings more than 20 years of engineering experience and has served the organization for 14 years. Since joining the City in 2012, he has contributed significantly to Public Works through…
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Primary Election Day is June 2, 2026 Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Las Cruces City Hall, 700 N. Main Street. For more detailed election information, please visit the Doña Ana County Bureau of elections webpage.
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The City of Las Cruces Public Works Department invites residents of all ages to participate in a special “Chalk the Walk” community art activity from 3 – 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, in front of Las Cruces City Hall as part of National Public Works Week celebrations. Community members are…
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The City of Las Cruces’ Aquatics Facilities have announced hours of operation for summer 2026. Summer Hours of operation will run from May 26 – July 26, 2026. Outdoor Pools East Mesa Pool, 6151 Reynolds Drive Mondays and Tuesdays: Closed Wednesday – Friday: One open swim session noon – 3…
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A residential structure fire on Richard Drive caused damage to a home Thursday afternoon. Just before 1 p.m. this afternoon, Thursday, May 14, firefighters responded to a residential structure fire on the the 200 block of Richard Drive. First arriving crews reported fire and smoke coming from a single wide…
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Las Cruces firefighters assisted Doña Ana County with a residential structure fire late Wednesday evening. Firefighters were asked to provide mutual aid to County Fire just before midnight Wednesday, May 13, on the 7100 block of MacArthur Road. Two Engines and a Battalion assisted the county units with a mobile…
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The City of Las Cruces Quality of Life Department /Public Art, in partnership with the Las Cruces Fire Department, needs your help selecting the best mural design for an exterior wall on Fire Station 2, 1199 E. Foster Rd. The design will be reflective of the Chiva Town history of…
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The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will offer Summer Swim Lessons from June 1 through July 17 at the East Mesa Pool and the Laabs Pool. All swim lesson classes will be held Monday through Thursday, with eight classes offered per session. Swim Lesson Sessions: Session 1:…
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The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department is proud to announce the lineup for the 2026 Mayor’s Jazz Fest Concert, taking place at 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main Street. This year’s concert will feature a performance by “Jazz…
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The Las Cruces Fire Department’s Hazardous Materials Team responded to a propane leak in the North Sonoma Ranch area Tuesday evening. The first arriving firefighters on the 4600 block of N. Sonoma Ranch Boulevard discovered a leaking 20-pound propane cylinder inside a gas station storage locker just after 7:30 p.m. Tuesday,…
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In observance of the Memorial Day Holiday, most City of Las Cruces offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026. However, all emergency services, including police and fire will operate as usual. City offices and facilities CLOSED on Memorial Day include: All Las Cruces Libraries and its branches All museums All…
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Las Cruces firefighters responded to a fire in an apartment complex Tuesday evening. Just after 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, firefighters responded to an apartment fire on the 400 block of Dartmouth Avenue. The first crews to arrive reported fire and smoke coming from the front door of a center…
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At its Monday, May 4, 2026, regular meeting, the Las Cruces City Council discussed and voted on three resolutions and three ordinances. All six were passed. City Council authorized a contract between the City and Pivot Evaluation, LLC of Albuquerque for program evaluation services related to the allocation of almost…
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