Departments

Explore the City of Las Cruces Departments page to learn more about the various city departments dedicated to serving and improving our community. From the City Manager’s Office to the Fire Department, and from Economic Development to Quality of Life, each department plays a crucial role in the efficient and effective functioning of our city. Discover how Financial Services manages city finances, Human Resources supports our workforce, and Information Technology enhances our digital infrastructure. Learn about the legal frameworks guiding our actions, the recreational opportunities provided by Parks and Recreation, and the safety services offered by the Police Department. Public Works maintains our infrastructure, while Utilities ensures reliable service delivery. Explore each department to understand their contributions to making Las Cruces a great place to live, work, and play.

City Manager’s Office

City Manager – Ikani Taumoepeau Responsibilities The day-to-day business of City operations is the responsibility of the city manager, the chief executive officer (CEO), appointed by the Mayor and City…

Economic Development

Welcome to the City of Las Cruces Economic Development Department. In this section you can find information related to key industry and community profiles, calendars, relocating to Las Cruces, business…

Financial Services

As the City of Las Cruces has a responsibility to account for public funds and plan for the adequate funding of services provided to the public, the primary goal of…

Fire Department

The men and women of the Las Cruces Fire Department strive to provide prevention, response and recovery services to residents, businesses, and visitors so they can experience a safe community…

Human Resources

The mission of the Human Resources Department is to provide services for: Benefits Compliance Services to the Departments Employee Performance Management Labor Relations Recruitment We do this so they can…

Information Technology

The Information Technology (IT) Department is focused on the delivery of information and services that satisfy the needs of the City of Las Cruces. It demonstrates proactive leadership by leveraging…

Legal

City Attorney Welcome to the City Attorney’s Office. Mission The mission of the Legal Department is to provide legal, risk, and compliance services to City Council, the City Manager, and…

Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation department of Las Cruces is your gateway to fun, fitness, and community engagement. Our diverse array of parks, trails, and recreational programs offer something for everyone,…

Police Department

The Las Cruces Police Department is staffed by a motivated group of professional officers and civilian personnel who are committed to helping keep our city a safe place to live,…

Public Works

The mission of the Public Works Department is to provide timely, cost effective customer focused capital improvement and maintenance services to residents, businesses, guests, and City departments so they can…

Quality of Life

The Quality of Life department in Las Cruces is dedicated to enhancing the well-being and cultural richness of our community. This multifaceted department encompasses our vibrant museums, senior programs, well-stocked…

Utilities

Start exploring our utilities services today. Find out how to set up new services, manage your accounts, and learn about the initiatives we’re undertaking to protect our environment while providing…