In March 2025, the Las Cruces City Council formally designated the Apodaca & Lift Up area as a Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) to address infrastructure needs and promote redevelopment. The project is part of a larger city-wide effort to transform specific neighborhoods into pedestrian-friendly, sustainable, and equitable communities. This designated redevelopment zone is generally bordered by North Main Street to the north, Interstate 25 to the east, Spruce Avenue to the south, and North Solano Drive to the west.
This plan will offer a chance to reshape this area into dynamic, walkable neighborhoods using an all-encompassing urban renewal strategy. The plan will foster community growth and well-being through a focus on diverse housing options, modernized infrastructure, retail corridors, historic preservation and enhanced public safety.
The Apodaca & Lift Up Area MRA is now in active planning, a process expected to take up to 18 months. Community input will help identify priorities and guide strategies for future redevelopment and improvements. Join us for a public meeting on October 28, 2026, from 5–7 p.m. at Booker T. Washington Community Elementary School to learn more and share your ideas. You can also participate by completing the public survey, available in English and Spanish through December 31, 2026.
COMPLETE THE SURVEY HERE!
¡COMPLETE LA ENCUESTA AQUÍ!
Upcoming Events
Public Meeting
October 28, 2026
Booker T. Washington Community Elementary School
5-7 PM
Public Survey
Closes December 31, 2026
Apodaca & Lift Up Area MRA Map Boundaries
North Main Street to the north, Interstate 25 to the east, Spruce Avenue to the south, and North Solano Drive to the west.
New Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) Business Tax Codes Starting July 1, 2025, the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department is implementing updated Location Codes for businesses filing Gross Receipts Tax through the TAP Portal.
The Apodaca & Lift Up Area MRA is now in active planning, a process expected to take up to 18 months. Community input will help identify priorities and guide strategies for future redevelopment and improvements. Join us for a public meeting on October 28, 2026, from 5–7 p.m. at Booker T. Washington Community Elementary School to learn more and share your ideas. You can also participate by completing the public survey, available in English and Spanish through December 31, 2026.
