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The Las Cruces Downtown Callecitas will soon undergo construction to implement shade structure improvements. The anticipated duration of this project is approximately nine months, beginning Mon., Apr. 6, 2026 with a projected completion in Jan. 2027. The specific Callecitas that will be addressed include: Hadley Avenue Callecita Court Avenue Callecita May Avenue…

Las Cruces police have arrested a 13-year-old boy suspected of shooting his friend, also 13, Monday evening at a home on the 2900 block of Petunia Lane. The 13-year-old victim was airlifted to University Medical Center of El Paso in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the back of…

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 into their unique stories. From…

Citywide spring and summer water restrictions will begin April 1. The annual restrictions prohibit the watering of outside vegetation between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. The watering schedule allows customers with even-numbered addresses to water outside vegetation on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Customers with odd-numbered addresses are allowed to water their…

The City’s Sustainability program is offering support for low-income homeowners to improve home energy efficiency—at little to no cost. Qualifying residents may receive a free energy audit, upgrades, and new heating and cooling systems. Apply by April 30 to see if the Plugged in for Good Program can make your…

The City’s Cashiering Program will be closed for staff training from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on March 26, 2026. Staff will not be available to assist customers during this time. Normal business hours will resume immediately after this period. Utility customers have the availability to use alternative options for payments: After Hours: Deposit…

The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department’s Aquatics Section announces the opening of the Plaza de Las Cruces Interactive Fountain, located at 101 E. Las Cruces Avenue, on March 28, 2026. The Interactive Fountain will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. The hours of operation may…

The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will commence the installation of landscape improvements in the median on N. Sonoma Ranch Boulevard between Sierra Ventana Avenue and Thurmond Road/Engler Road. There will be traffic control barriers and construction traffic in the area throughout the project. The project will begin on…

At its Monday, March 16, 2026, regular meeting, the Las Cruces City Council discussed and voted on six resolutions approving gross receipts tax (GRT) increment financing for six metropolitan redevelopment areas (MRA) in the City. By unanimous vote of the council, all the resolutions were discussed concurrently. Each resolution was…

The newest exhibit at the Branigan Cultural Center tells the story of the NMSU Agricultural Extension Office, which has played an important role in local agriculture for over a century. Titled Growing the Mesilla Valley: NMSU Extension Office Through the Years, the exhibit opens Friday, April 3 and runs through Saturday, August 15. There will be an opening reception…

The City of Las Cruces Quality of Life Department Public Art Program will begin maintenance and repair of The Palms sculpture, 977 Missouri Avenue (S. Espina Street) beginning March 18, 2026. The projected duration of the project is tentatively 30 days contingent on weather and other unpredictable factors. For information, contact…

The City of Las Cruces Quality of Life Department/Public Art and The City Art Board in partnership with Roadrunner Transit, invites the public to the Art Stop 2026 artist reception. The reception takes place 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Amador Live, 302 S. Main St. Art…

The City of Las Cruces is proud to announce its participation in the REDI Sites program, a first-of-its-kind national standard for evaluating site readiness for U.S. office and industrial projects. Administered by the Site Selectors Guild, the REDI Sites program provides a rigorous, third party reviewed assessment to help communities position…

Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Ave., will close both gymnasiums from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 9–13 and again March 16–20 to allow for ongoing construction. No adult programming or open gym will take place March 9-21, 2026. Evening practice rentals scheduled for the Recreation gym will resume at…

The Las Cruces police and fire departments encourage homeowners and tenants to check smoke alarms and install new batteries this weekend when daylight saving time begins and clocks are adjusted to ‘spring forward’ one hour. Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, 2026. Las Cruces first responders…