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The National Weather Service’s El Paso, TX office is forecasting that the Las Cruces area will have 100 degree or near 100 degree temperatures through the weekend and at least into early next week, so City Cooling stations will be available through Wednesday, August 12, to accommodate residents who need relief…

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 outreach meeting on July 27. The meeting is set to begin at 6 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2026, at City…

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. Brownfields are properties where redevelopment, reuse, or expansion may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of environmental contamination….

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 Utilities and Water staff did not create, distribute, or authorize these notices. We encourage residents to treat these flyers or…

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 owners may apply for reimbursement of up to $5,000 for qualifying security improvements. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served…

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 event that teaches 4th graders about the importance of water through hands-on activities and demonstrations. Posters are on display at…

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 and appreciate your understanding. After 1 p.m. services will resume and remain available until regular business hours, which end at…

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 ensure downtown Las Cruces remains a vibrant, welcoming place for everyone, reflecting our shared values, celebrating our culture, and strengthening…

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 Softball Complex This year’s theme: “Stars, Stripes and City Lights!” WAnt to participate in the 2026 Electric Light Parade? Commercial…

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 the Doña Ana County Bureau of elections webpage.    

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. This RFP…

The City of Las Cruces has adopted regulations for short-term rentals to support safety, accountability, and neighborhood quality of life. The ordinance became 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…

The Branigan Cultural Center is honored to host a multi-cultural, collaborative exhibit focusing on six Indigenous groups in our area, that runs through May 2027. Land of the People: Shimba Tainin kau natheure wein – Tierra Sagrada – Ndende bì Ke’ya – Naf’ole atsihem – Nde benah – Ndee Bikáá’ tells the…

The Holiday season could find families in a crunch when it comes to paying bills. The City of Las Cruces can make it easier to make the payment. You can reach out the the Accounts Receivable department who can help with various options to assist with your utility bill. Promise to…

Las Cruces small businesses within the El Paseo/South Solano Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) can get up to $5,000 for security upgrades. Applications open Nov 3, 2025. For more information and to apply visit: LasCruces.gov/SafetyImprovementProgram.