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The Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) Internship Program is a competitive program that awards internships to students pursuing an associate degree in one of the following technology programs: Water Technology. Computer Information Technology. Drafting & Design Technology. Electronics Technology. Environmental & Energy Technologies. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration; and Welding…

The Parks and Recreation Department will host weekly hiking and walking events in April and May. Hiking Trails in the Southwest will take place on Fridays from April 11 through May 23, 2025, at various locations. Hikers and walkers of all ages, whether beginners or experienced, are welcome to participate…

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…

The purpose of the Lush and Lean program is to help residents of Las Cruces make the best use of the limited water resources available by developing and maintaining gardens and landscapes that are also water-wise. Each year the Water Conservation Program hosts a series of workshops on water-wise landscaping,…

The City of Las Cruces Utilities Department is implementing a new latch to your trash cart. The new latch will be implemented within the next 18 months (beginning in 2025). When the implementation begins, depends on the service route. What do you need to know about these latches? Click the…

Las Cruces Public Libraries is holding a series of poetry discussions/crafting sessions called Palabras y Artesanias (Words and Crafts). The first session , Ancestry and Identity begin on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Avenue. Registration is required for each session and is now…

Stay safe and warm this winter. Schedule your Pilot Relight and Safety Check today. Avoid long wait times and schedule your Pilot Relight before cold weather arrives. For service, call Utilities Customer Service at (575) 541-2111 or by email at [email protected]. (Please note that for emails we may take 1-3 business…

Pursuant to the Las Cruces Municipal Code (LCMC) the minimum wage will increase for Las Cruces, effective January 1, 2025.   According to LCMC, the Las Cruces minimum wage will increase to $12.65 per hour and the tipped wage will increase to $5.06 per hour.   History of Las Cruces…

Realize Las Cruces Public Comment Realize Las Cruces Public Comment September 10, 2024, at 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM East Mesa Public Safety Complex, Main Conference Room 550 N Sonoma Ranch Blvd., Las Cruces, NM 88011 September 11, 2024, at 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM City Hall Lerdo Room (2007B)…