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The City of Las Cruces is accepting applications for its Oversight Committee. The Oversight Committee is a management advisory committee and not a public board. City Council approved the creation of the Oversight Committee in November 2018 to continue the City’s commitment to transparency and accountability. The committee assists 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 firefighters extinguished a fire in a home on Chilton Drive Tuesday evening. Just before 10:30 p.m., Tue. Aug. 25, firefighters responded to a report of a residential structure fire on the 2100 block of Chilton Drive. The first-arriving unit encountered a working fire in the kitchen of the…

Auto burglaries in Las Cruces are down 39 percent in the first seven months of 2026 compared to the same period last year, but police believe more can be done to prevent the crime. Las Cruces police are encouraging drivers to remove or hide valuables, and lock vehicle doors when…

The National Weather Service’s El Paso, TX office is forecasting that high temperatures in the Las Cruces area will remain near 100 degrees through the week so City Cooling Stations will be available through Saturday, August 29, to accommodate residents who need relief from the heat. The City will continue to…

The City of Las Cruces announces the selection of Brad Weems as Airport Director. Weems brings more than 20 years of experience in airport management and operations. He previously served as Airport Operations Duty Manager at Washington Dulles International Airport, where he most recently spearheaded the management of major infrastructure initiatives…

The Branigan Cultural Center invites high school students from the Las Cruces region to apply for the Annual All-City High School Art Show, opening in Spring 2027. This juried exhibition offers selected students the opportunity to showcase their artwork in a professional museum setting, where it will be on display…

Las Cruces and New Mexico State University police teamed together Wednesday for a traffic safety operation that recorded 155 citations during a three-hour period. Wednesday, Aug. 19, was the first day of classes for the 2026 fall semester at New Mexico State University. Officers from both police departments conducted the…

FAQs Live: A Municipal Q&A Series is a free, interactive community program that connects residents with City of Las Cruces departments through engaging, one-hour conversations. Each weekly session focuses on a common question residents ask—from reporting non-emergency concerns and understanding zoning to learning about trails, utilities, public transit, and more….

At its Monday, Aug 17, regular meeting, the Las Cruces City Council discussed and voted on four resolutions. City Council approved a property management agreement for Amador Crossing, a 50-unit affordable housing project adjacent to the Mesilla Valley Community of Hope campus on a 4.8-acre site at 1101 W. Amador Ave. The agreement, between the…

The City of Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center pools will be closed on Friday, August 21, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. for staff development The gym will remain open during this time. Normal operating hours will resume at 3:30 p.m. For more information, please call 575-541-2782

The National Weather Service’s El Paso, TX office is forecasting that temperatures in the Las Cruces area will return to 100 degrees or near 100 degrees through the weekend and at least into early next week, so City Cooling Stations will be available through Wednesday, August 26, to accommodate residents who…

The Las Cruces Museum System is announcing the opening of its newest exhibit, “4 Common Corners Presents: Cottonwood,” at the Branigan Cultural Center from September 4, 2026, until January 2, 2027. The opening reception will be from 5 – 7 p.m. on Friday, September 4. Stop by the gallery to meet one of the…

The City of Las Cruces is developing a Transportation Safety Action Plan (TSAP) to help improve transportation safety for everyone who travels in our community. Whether you walk, bike, roll, drive, or use public transit, your experiences can help the project team understand where people feel safe, where challenges exist,…

Las Cruces firefighters responded to a report of a residential structure fire on the 200 block of Three Crosses at 1:34 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026. The first arriving unit on scene found heavy fire throughout an abounded mobile home. Initial arriving crews provided suppression, and the fire was…