Las Cruces voters approved the issuance of $26 million in General Obligation bonds to support the renovation and expansion of the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. In the election conducted Nov. 3, 2026, registered City voters approved the following GO Bond Question: Shall the City of Las Cruces be authorized to issue…
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The City of Las Cruces invites residents to participate in a Community Listening Session. This is an opportunity to share your thoughts, concerns, and ideas regarding important community issues: homelessness, substance abuse and mental health, Your input will help guide community discussions and inform future strategies to address these challenges….
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At its regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, the Las Cruces City Council discussed and voted on six resolutions and one ordinance, and passed all seven items unanimously. One of the resolutions approves a City allocation from the film MOU of $1.3 million to assist with the construction of…
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The City of Las Cruces is inviting residents ages 18 and older to join the 2027 Neighborhood Leadership Academy, a unique, behind-the-scenes experience that will deepen the understanding of how local government serves the community. This 12-week program begins January 13, 2027. Online Registration: Nov. 16 – Dec. 31, 2026 Academy Dates:…
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11/3/2026 UPDATE: There will be some modifications to the continued celebration at the Rio Grande Theatre. Please check back for details. Original Post: The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department is kicking off the most wonderful time of the year at our Annual Tree Lighting Celebration & Holiday…
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The Las Cruces City Council recently adopted a Vacant and Abandoned Property Maintenance Ordinance, establishing new requirements to address long-term vacancies, encourage property maintenance, and support neighborhood revitalization. Vacant buildings and underdeveloped property can create lasting challenges for surrounding neighborhoods and businesses, particularly when properties deteriorate, attract nuisance activity, or…
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Police are continuing to investigate a murder-suicide that occurred Saturday morning in Las Cruces. About 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, Las Cruces police were dispatched to a home on the 4100 block of Calle Libertad where officers located a 30-year-old woman and 46-year-old man deceased. The woman was identified…
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The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to City of Las Cruces for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. The report was judged by an impartial panel to meet the highest standards of…
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The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the City of Las Cruces Financial Services Department the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its annual budget document for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. The budget document was evaluated by a panel of independent…
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Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a fire at a mobile home on Holiday Drive Sunday afternoon. Just after 2 p.m. Sunday, October 18, firefighters responded to a structure fire on the 2200 block of Holiday Avenue. Firefighters encountered a single wide mobile home with smoke coming from the residence. A quick search…
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The City of Las Cruces Public Works Department invites residents, businesses, and community members to a Public Engagement Meeting to learn about the upcoming N. Alameda Blvd Reconstruction Project and to take comment and get feedback on priorities for the corridor. City staff will be available to answer any questions residents may have. The meeting…
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Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a fire that damaged a commercial structure Tuesday evening on the 2800 block of N. Telshor Blvd. Just after 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, firefighters responded to a commercial building at the intersection of Telshor Blvd/Northrise Drive and Del Rey Boulevard for the call of a structure…
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Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a fire on Cadiz Court Tuesday Afternoon. Just after 4 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, firefighters responded to a residential fire on the the 2700 block of Cadiz Court. The initial arriving crew found a single-story home with smoke coming from the front door. Crews were able to get…
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The 30th annual Las Cruces Veterans Day Parade will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, in downtown Las Cruces. The parade will stage at the corner of Main Street and Lohman Avenue, travel north on Main Street to the roundabout near City Hall and continue south on Water…
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A 9-year-old Las Cruces girl died early Tuesday morning after being struck by a BNSF train near the intersection of south Main Street and Conway Avenue. Shortly after 2 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, Las Cruces police and fire were dispatched to the railroad tracks near Conway Avenue where the…
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