Potential Quorum Notice
The Potential Quorum Notice (PQN) is a list of events that the Mayor and City Council have been invited to attend. No public policy will be formulated by any members present and no action that the City Council has authority to take will be taken by any members present. The PQN is not subject to the Open Meetings Act and is a courtesy to the Council and public.
The PQN starts on Sunday and ends on Saturday of each week. As invitations are obtained, the events will be added to the list. Events will be listed for a month at a time and added as they are received. If you have an event that you would like to invite the Mayor and City Council to attend, please contact the City Manager’s Office at (575) 541-2100.
For any questions regarding the PQN, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (575) 541-2115.
| Week of Event | Date | Time | Location | Event Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Sunday of the Month | December 4, 2024 | 4:30 p.m. | Boys & Girls Club | Open House |
| December 7, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. | Plaza de Las Cruces | Tree Lighting | |
| 2nd Sunday of the Month | ||||
| 3rd Sunday of the Month | December 20, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. | Council Chambers | LCPD 54th Academy Graduation |
| 4th Sunday of the Month | ||||
| 5th Sunday of the Month |
Government
The City of Las Cruces is a home-rule city governed by its charter and has a council-manager form of government. The role of the City Council is to develop a long-term vision for the City and to seek input from and communicate with residents, businesses and other stakeholders. The powers of the City Council lie in its action as a public body.
The City Council is charged with making policy, approving the City budget and the employment of the city manager. The council and its individual members do not address personnel issues other than those related specifically to the city manager. The City Council works with the city manager to shape the strategic direction of the City based on specific goals (PDF). The City Council is also responsible for issuing and selling municipal bonds, purchasing and selling property, and setting the City’s tax rate.
Elections
City councilors are elected by the voters in their respective districts and must reside in the districts they represent. Once elected, Council members choose the Mayor Pro-Tem from among the elected members. All city council seats carry four-year terms. Councilors have no term limits and the city council determines the annual salary of councilors and the mayor by ordinance.
Council members also receive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. Council members may also qualify for public employee retirement benefits.
Anyone interested in holding city council office may call the City Clerk’s Office for details at 575-541-2115 or visit the Municipal Elections page for more information.
Meetings
City Council meetings fall on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month.
Check the calendar schedule for exceptions to holidays. All meetings are streamed live on City of Las Cruces Television (CLC-TV) and are archived. The council also holds work sessions for the purpose of studying problems and having deeper discussions about issues. Instructions may be given to the city manager at work sessions, but no official action by council may be taken.
The city council holds other types of meetings throughout the year. Further, individual councilors represent the City on local, regional, and sometimes national, boards that serve the public interest.
Agendas & Minutes
City Council agendas and minutes files can be found on our CivicWeb portal.
Members
The Las Cruces City Council is comprised of seven members, people from all walks of life who devote their time to public service as elected officials. City councilors serve staggered four-year terms.
Contact Us
Email City Council: [email protected]
Physical Address: 700 North Main Street, Las Cruces, NM 88001
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 20000, Las Cruces, NM 88004
Phone: (575) 541-2066
Fax: (575) 541-2183
