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The City of Crosses

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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Meet The Mayor

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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Las Cruces City Council

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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Enjoy benefits including retirement, insurance, and paid holidays & leave.

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Road & Traffic Updates

Road Closure – West Park Drive (between Farney Ln. and Lee Whisman) | Beginning March 24

Las Cruces motorists are advised that West Park Drive between Farney Lane and Lee Whisman will be closed to traffic starting March 24, 2025. Caliper Construction will be doing utility work as part of a private apartment development. The work is anticipated to take one (1) week to complete. Detours…

Water Outage: Powder River Dr., Arabela Dr., and Big Springs St. | March 20 9am-1pm

Water Outage on Powder River Dr., Arabela Dr., and Big Springs St. Residents on the streets listed below will experience a water outage on Thursday, March 20, 2025, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. • Powder River Drive (from approximately 4700 Powder River to Arabela Drive). •…

Intermittent Lane Closures – Valley Dr. (at Avenida de Mesilla Intersection) | March 18-20, 2025

 Northbound commuters on Valley Drive (at Avenida de Mesilla Intersection) will have intermittent lane closures starting Tuesday, March 18, 2025, and will last through March 20, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00p.m.    FiberTex will be placing underground utilities as part of a wire utility permit.  The…
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City Names Michael Daniels as New Fire Chief

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Michael Daniels, a 19-year veteran of the Las Cruces Fire Department, has been selected as the City’s new Fire Chief and will take command on March 24, 2025. Daniels replaces Jason Smith who retired Jan. 31 after 22 years of service. Deputy Chief Sean Heck…
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‘MOC on the Block’ March 25 at North Main Albertsons

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The Las Cruces Police Department will host its third MOC on the Block community event March 25 at the Albertsons grocery store north Main Street. The MOC on the Block will be held from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Albertsons, 2501 N. Main St.…
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Council Approves New Metropolitan Redevelopment Areas

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District 1 News, District 2 News, District 3 News, District 4 News, District 5 News, District 6 News, News Releases
Las Cruces City Council met in a regular session Monday, March 17, 2025, and approved a resolution identifying four new Metropolitan Redevelopment Areas. The new MRAs are the Amador Proximo and South Area, the Apodaca and Lift-Up Area, the East of Solano Neighborhood Area and…
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