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Citywide fall/winter outdoor watering restrictions began October 1. Whereas outdoor watering restrictions during the day was removed.

The watering schedule allows residents with even-numbered addresses to water outside vegetation on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Residents with odd-numbered addresses are allowed to water their vegetation on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. No watering is allowed on Mondays.

The Las Cruces Utilities Water Conservation Program has a recorded voicemail Hotline (575) 528-4444 and is available 24-hours to report water waste that includes:

  • Watering on the wrong day,
  • Water leaving the property or ponding on the property, and
  • Not using a bucket and shut-off nozzle to wash vehicles or pavement.

When calling please provide day, time, location, or address. Las Cruces Utilities encourages residents to use water wisely to conserve for future demand.

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