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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Today, community leaders, housing partners, and residents gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Phase I of Peachtree Canyon Apartments, a new affordable housing community located at 4936 Peachtree Hills Road in Las Cruces. The development was proudly co-developed by Thomas Development Group and New Mexico Housing & Community Development Corporation and represents a major investment in expanding…
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At its Monday, May 18, 2026, regular meeting, the Las Cruces City Council discussed and voted on two resolutions, approving the City’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget and its six-year Capital Improvements Program (CIP). Both resolutions were passed unanimously. The first resolution adopted a total budget for the City of Las…
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Matthew Albian Alarcon, the 40-year-old man suspected of discharging a gun that damaged a Catholic church on May 4, is now facing additional charges related to the attempted burglary of a gun store and possession of a suspicious device. About 4:30 a.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026, surveillance video from…
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The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will be offering individual registrations for Youth Outdoor Soccer league. There will be three different age divisions offered to all genders, between the ages of 4 and 10 years old (6U, 8U and 10U). The fee for new participants is $50 per…
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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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