Community Engagement is facilitating a program for High School students to gain knowledge about how our local government works and what resources our City government provides to improve the community’s Quality of Life.
The next FREE Developing Youth Leaders Academy runs from September 23 – 27, 2024 for students ages 14-18. It runs for about 3 hours per day (total of 15 hours).
The program includes hands-on activities like:
- Facility Field Trips
- Meetings
- Career Exploration
- Certificate of Completion
Reserve your spot today to become the future young leader of tomorrow.
Contact Catrina Godinez at 575-541-2100 for more information.
Other news in Uncategorized
Small Business Safety Improvement
Beginning July 1, 2026. the Small Business Safety Improvement Grant Program is expanding to include the W. Picacho & Motel Blvd MRA. Eligible independently owned businesses, nonprofits, and commercial property…
Water Festival Posters Displayed
The public is invited to view selected posters created by area fourth graders showing what they learned at the 12th Annual Children’s Water Festival. Water festival is a springtime, by-invitation…
June 16th Temporary Closure of Green Waste, Compost, and Clean Fill Services
The Green Waste, Compost, and Clean Fill services will be temporarily closed from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause…
Downtown Master Plan Update
Downtown Las Cruces is evolving, and the City is inviting everyone to help guide its next chapter by participating in our Downtown Master Plan Update process. Your participation is helping…
Electric Light Parade Information
Friday, July 3 | Begins at 9 p.m. Parade Route: Begins at Apodaca Park, 801 E. Madrid Ave. Travels south on Solano Drive East on Hadley Avenue Ends at Maag…
Primary Election June 2, 2026
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…
East Lohman Development Plan
The City of Las Cruces has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a qualified Master Developer to lead redevelopment of approximately 84 acres of City-owned land in the East…
Short-Term Rental Registration Requirements
The City of Las Cruces has adopted regulations for short-term rentals to support safety, accountability, and neighborhood quality of life. The ordinance became effective January 1, 2026, and enforcement begins…
Land of the People Exhibit
The Branigan Cultural Center is honored to host a multi-cultural, collaborative exhibit focusing on six Indigenous groups in our area, that runs through May 2027. Land of the People: Shimba Tainin…
Utility Bill Assistance Programs
The Holiday season could find families in a crunch when it comes to paying bills. The City of Las Cruces can make it easier to make the payment. You can…
