Utilities

How Las Cruces Utilities Calculates Wastewater Service: The water consumed by residents November through February are the amounts billed in December, January, and February.  Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) uses these three billing months to calculate the sewer charge for the next year. The billing system will calculate 90% of the…

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…

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…

The City’s Cashiering Program will be closed from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, for a training session. Staff will not be available during this time to assist customers. Utility customers have the availability to use alternative options for payments: After Hours: Deposit payments in the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The City of Las Cruces will be rehabilitating the Upper Griggs Water Tank located at the intersection of Triviz Drive and Griggs Avenue. Las Cruces Utilities will hold a Public Meeting to discuss the rehabilitation process and timeline. The meeting will take place from 6 – 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April…

Citywide spring and summer water restrictions will begin April 1. The annual restrictions prohibit the watering of outside vegetation between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. The watering schedule allows customers with even-numbered addresses to water outside vegetation on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Customers with odd-numbered addresses are allowed to water their…

The City’s Cashiering Program will be closed for staff training from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on March 26, 2026. Staff will not be available to assist customers during this time. Normal business hours will resume immediately after this period. Utility customers have the availability to use alternative options for payments: After Hours: Deposit…

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…

Joaquin Murillo, Deputy Director of Wastewater at City of Las Cruces Utilities, is pleased to announce that the East Mesa Water Reclamation Facility (EMWRF) has been selected as a 2026 recipient of the New Mexico Water and Wastewater Association (NMWWA) Good Housekeeping Award. The award will be presented to Mr….

The City’s Cashiering Program will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m today, Dec. 10. Staff will not be available during this time to assist customers. Utility customers have the availability to use alternative options for payments: After Hours: Deposit payments in the drop-box located between City Hall and…

The City’s Cashiering Program will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wed., Dec. 10, 2025. Staff will not be available during this time to assist customers. Utility customers have the availability to use alternative options for payments: After Hours: Deposit payments in the drop-box located between City…