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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 Tuesday, August 4, to accommodate residents who need relief…

The Las Cruces Police Department has earned prestigious accreditation from CALEA – the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies – as one of the few police departments nationally with policies that adhere to the highest standards in the profession. CALEA accreditation is considered the gold standard in public safety….

Las Cruces area students are returning to class for the fall semester, and the Las Cruces Police Department is encouraging motorists to use caution while traveling near schools and bus stops. Tips for motorists: Obey all traffic laws and speed limits, especially the 15 MPH limit in school zones Do…

The City of Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center Activity Pool will be closed for emergency maintenance. A timeline of at least 7 days will be necessary to complete repairs. The Regional Aquatic Center Warm Water pool will continue to be operation.  For additional information please call 575-541-2782.

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will adjust outdoor pool hours due to the start of the school year. Beginning July 27, 2026 the East Mesa (6151 Reynolds Dr.) and Laabs Pools, (701 W. Picacho Ave) will be offering open Swim at the following times: Friday: 3:30 – 6:30 p.m….

The Las Cruces Police Department is hosting a Town Hall meeting on July 29 featuring interactive sessions with Mayor Eric Enriquez and all six City Councilors. The Town Hall meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in three conference rooms on the second floor, north wing,…

The City of Las Cruces is responding to community feedback requesting alternate times for the Public Input meetings that were announced to help shape the Strategic Plan. Residents across the community are invited to attend public meetings or complete a Community Needs Survey as part of the City Strategic Plan Update. Over…

The National Weather Service’s El Paso, TX office is forecasting that the Las Cruces area will have continuing triple-digit temperatures, so City Cooling stations will be available through at least Tuesday, August 4, to accommodate residents who need relief from the heat. The City will continue to monitor and make…

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…

Those hunting for an apartment or rental house are being warned of potentially deceitful practices that can scam victims out of hundreds – or thousands – of dollars. In one report taken by Las Cruces police, a woman indicated she found a listing for a rental on a popular real…

Las Cruces police have apprehended and charged two teenagers suspected in an overnight crime spree that resulted in three stolen vehicles and burglary attempts – one successful – of three cannabis shops. The two boys, ages 16 and 17, are each charged with multiple offenses: two counts of attempted commercial…

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…

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…

A 35-year-old woman was killed late Tuesday after being struck by a train in Las Cruces. About 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Las Cruces police were dispatched to the railroad tracks near Brown Road where a southbound BNSF train struck a pedestrian who was walking along the railroad tracks….