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Nestled in the Mesilla Valley against the dramatic backdrop of the Organ Mountains, Las Cruces, New Mexico, blends rich cultural heritage with the beauty of the Chihuahuan Desert. Our sun-kissed city offers a unique blend of Old West charm and modern convenience. Las Cruces also serves as a cultural crossroad with its vibrant farmers’ markets, local wineries, and a thriving arts scene that celebrates the area’s Spanish and Native American legacies.
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El Paseo & S. Solano MRA Feedback
The City of Las Cruces is working on a plan to reimagine and revitalize the neighborhoods around El Paseo and…
Hiking and Walking Events in April , May
The Parks and Recreation Department will host weekly hiking and walking events in April and May. Hiking Trails in the…
2025 Movies Series
The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will host its 2025 Movie Series beginning Saturday, June 14, 2025.…
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Mayor Eric Enriquez is the first new Mayor the City of Las Cruces has had since 2008.
He was elected in November 2023 and began service as Mayor January 1, 2024.
Prior to his role as Mayor, Enriquez served the City of Las Cruces as an Assistant City Manager and Fire Chief before his retirement from the municipality.
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The City of Las Cruces is a home-rule city governed by its charter and has a council-manager form of government. The City Council is the city’s governing body with the Mayor as its presiding officer.
Council Meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month for regular Meetings, and the 2nd and 4th Mondays for Work Sessions.
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Road & Traffic Updates
Road Maintenance – Dona Ana St. & W Union Ave | May 15, 2025
Streets Management will be applying a Fog Seal surface treatment on various city streets beginning on Thursday, May 15, 2025, with expected completion in one (1) day Residents and Businesses will be notified 24 hours prior to work beginning. We ask that you do not park cars on the street…
Shoulder Work – N. Solano Dr. & E. Madrid Ave. | May 21 – May 28, 2025
Las Cruces Motorists will experience shoulder work on N. Solano Dr. between E. Madrid Ave. to E. Madrid Ave. Park Entrance for north bound traffic starting May 21, 2025, through May 28. Fibertex, LLC will be installing underground infrastructure for Vexus Fiber as part of a utility permit. …
Shoulder Work – Boxster Way and Bentley Drive | May 22 – 30, 2025
Shoulder work will take place on Boxster Way from N. Triviz Drive to Bentley Drive starting May 22, 2025, and continuing through May 30, 2025. Fibertex, LLC will be installing underground infrastructure for Vexus Fiber as part of a utility permit. The shoulder work will not affect the RoadRUNNER Transit.…
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Teen Perler Beads Event May 20 at Branigan Library
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Las Cruces Public Libraries is hosting a Teen Perler Beads event May 20 at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. The free Perler Beads event is from 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in the Craft Room at Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave. on Roadrunner…
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The Three Sisters Apartments Ribbon Cutting
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Today marks a milestone in the ongoing effort to provide high-quality, affordable housing to families in Las Cruces with the grand opening of The Three Sisters Apartments. This transformative project addresses a critical housing shortage in the city, bringing 70 new, thoughtfully designed residential units to…
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Council Receives Updates on Visit Las Cruces, Legislative Session
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City Council held a work session Monday, May 12, 2025, and received updates from Visit Las Cruces and the 2025 New Mexico legislative session. Rochelle Miller-Hernandez, director of Visit Las Cruces, introduced her team and reminded Council that VLC is funded by the lodger’s tax…
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