April is Safe Digging Month.
It serves as a reminder to call 811 for locating and mapping.
To request a locate or to ask questions about what is required, contact New Mexico One Call Toll Free at 811 Or Submit Your Request Online At The New Mexico 811 Website.
- A minimum of two full working days notice is required.
- New Mexico One Call’s normal operating hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m, excluding weekends and holidays.
- If your locate request is for an Emergency, call New Mexico One Call by dialing 811. New Mexico One Call will process your Emergency request 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No Emergencies are accepted by web entry.
- Locate requests should only be submitted for the amount of work that can reasonably be done in ten working days.
- If you do not receive a confirmation within 3 hours of submitting your request, there may be a problem in processing your request. Please contact New Mexico One Call at 800-321-2537 to resolve any processing problems.
Other news in Hot Topics
Cooling Stations Open Through Aug. 4
The National Weather Service’s El Paso, TX office is forecasting that the Las Cruces area will have continuing triple-digit temperatures, so City Cooling stations will be available through at least…
Police Auditor Meeting July 27
Police Auditor to Host Community Meeting July 27 The OIR Group, the firm the City of Las Cruces hired in 2021 to audit the police department, will host a community…
Brownfields Identification Survey
The City’s Economic Development Department is seeking public input to help identify vacant, abandoned, underutilized, or neglected properties that may have redevelopment potential, including sites that could qualify as brownfields.…
LCU Warns About Possible Water Quality Scam
Las Cruces Utilities has received several phone calls regarding a flyer or door hanger asking residents to complete and submit a form about their water quality. Please be aware: Las Cruces…
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…
