City Council Invites Teens to Join Youth Council

Las Cruces City Council is looking for young people to join a new Youth Council.

Council Members want to hear from young people in our community about their needs and challenges. If you know a teen who is ready to make a difference in our community, ask them to join our engagement efforts. There is no previous experience needed to join.

The City’s Youth Council will meet once a month, plan one community event, and work hand in hand with our Mayor and City Council on real City initiatives. The Youth Council will set their own priorities, learn about City departments, and gain leadership experience.

Sign up by following this link to the Youth Council web page.

Applications will be accepted from November 16 – December 11, 2026.

Meeting dates:

January 21, 2027, 4-6 p.m.

February 18, 2027, 4-6 p.m.

March 18, 2027, 4-6 p.m.

April 15, 2027, 4-6 p.m.

May 20, 2027, 4-6 p.m.

June 17, 2027, 4-6 p.m.

Food will be provided for meeting dates.

Graduation date:

June 21, 2027, 1 p.m. in City Council Chambers

For information, contact Catrina Godinez at 575-528-3003 or by email at [email protected].