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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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Veterans Day Poster Created by a middle school student to include NM flag, American Flag and text, Honoring all Who Served

In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, most City of Las Cruces offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. However, all emergency services, including police and fire will operate as usual. City offices and facilities closed on Indigenous Peoples’ Day includes: A. Fielder Memorial Safe Haven Castaneda Service Center (Parks…

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Front of City Hall.

In observance of Labor Day, most City of Las Cruces offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. However, all emergency services, including police and fire, will operate as usual. City offices and facilities closed on Labor Day include: City Hall Castaneda Service Center (Parks & Recreation Administration Offices) Las…

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City Hall with Flags in front

The City of Las Cruces is proud to recognize Historic Preservation Committee Chair Dr. Jerry Wallace for receiving the Heritage Preservation Individual Achievement Award from the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division. Dr. Wallace was honored during the 54th Annual Heritage Preservation Awards ceremony held May 29, 2026, at the National…

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In observance of the 4th of July holiday, most City of Las Cruces offices and facilities will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026. However, all emergency services, including police and fire will operate as usual. City offices, facilities or programs OPEN AND OPERATING Friday, July 3 include: All Solid Waste commercial and…

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Fireworks going off in the night sky.

In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, most City of Las Cruces offices will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026. However, all emergency services, including police and fire will operate as usual. City offices and facilities closed Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth include: A Fielder Memorial Safe Haven City Hall Youth…

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Front entrance to City Hall with flag poles and flags on the right side.

In observance of the Memorial Day Holiday, most City of Las Cruces offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026. However, all emergency services, including police and fire will operate as usual. City offices and facilities CLOSED on Memorial Day include: All Las Cruces Libraries and its branches All museums All…

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Front entrance to City Hall with flag poles and flags on the right side.

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 Lohman corridor into a walkable, mixed-use neighborhood center with residential, health services, commercial, civic, and open space uses. The project…

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A street with a hill and mountains behind it.

In observance of Presidents’ Day, most City of Las Cruces offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. However, all emergency services, including police and fire will operate as usual. City offices and facilities closed Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, include: A Fielder Memorial Safe Haven Out of School Time Programs…

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The presidents' faces on Mount Rushmore.

The City of Las Cruces has adopted regulations for short-term rentals to support safety, accountability, and neighborhood quality of life. The ordinance is effective January 1, 2026, and enforcement begins July 1, 2026. Beginning January 1, 2026, anyone operating a short-term rental in the City of Las Cruces must obtain…

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Aerial View of Alameda Neighborhood.

The City of Las Cruces has named Sara Gonzales as the new Deputy Director of Community Development for Building & Development Services, where she will oversee Building Safety and Land Use operations and help guide the City’s permitting, inspection teams. Gonzales brings extensive experience in municipal planning, development services, and…

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Portrait of Sara Gonzales against a black backdrop.

*Please Note the Location Change for the Closing Presentation on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. Relocating to Las Cruces City Hall Council Chambers, 700 N. Main Street. Community invited to participate in public meetings October 22 and 24. The City of Las Cruces is continuing to work on an update to…

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The City of Las Cruces is beginning work on an update to its Downtown Master Plan, the guiding framework for how the city’s central district grows and evolves. First adopted in the early 2000s and last updated in 2016, the plan has shaped much of downtown’s revitalization over the past…

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woman taking a selfie at Downtown Las Cruces mural

The City is enhancing its Nuisance Abatement Team (NAT) program to help neighborhoods thrive. By strengthening partnerships across departments, providing more tools for residents, and ensuring property owners have opportunities to bring their properties into compliance, the City is making it easier to maintain safe, welcoming, and vibrant communities. At Monday’s…

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Red tag on boarded up building that says "No Trespassing Condemned."

The City of Las Cruces is accepting applications for its Historic Preservation Committee. The Historic Preservation Committee evaluates and reviews the implementation of the City’s historic preservation practices and policies. Established by the City Council in December 2019 in conjunction with the amendment to the municipal code to adopt a…

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Aerial view of downtown Las cruces.
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