Neighborhood Leadership Academy 2027 

The City of Las Cruces is inviting residents ages 18 and older to join the 2027 Neighborhood Leadership Academy, a unique, behind-the-scenes experience that will deepen the understanding of how local government serves the community. This 12-week program begins January 13, 2027.

Online Registration:
Nov. 16 – Dec. 31, 2026

Academy Dates:
Jan. 13 – Mar. 31, 2027

Graduation Brunch and Recognition:
April 5, 2027, Before and during City Council meeting

Classes will be held 6-8 p.m. each Wednesday evening during the program at various city locations. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about your community!

Register online at LasCruces.gov/NLA.

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

Session Schedule:

Session 1, January 13, 2027
Communications/Visit Las Cruces
Las Cruces City Hall Council Chambers, 700 N. Main St.

Session 2, January 20, 2027
Police Department and Fire Department
East Mesa Safety Complex, 550 North Sonoma Ranch Blvd.

Session 3, January 27, 2027
Financial Services and Economic Development
Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main St.

Session 4, February 3, 2027
Quality of Life
Branigan Library-Roadrunner Room, 200 E. Picacho Ave.

Session 5, February 10, 2027
Codes and Ask Las Cruces
Las Cruces City Hall Council Chambers, 700 N. Main St.

Session 6, February 17, 2027
Parks and Recreation
Meerscheidt Recreation Center- Activity Room, 1600 E. Hadley Ave.

Session 7, February 24, 2026
Community Development and Housing
Las Cruces City Hall Council Chambers, 700 N. Main St.

Session 8, March 3, 2027
Utilities: Open House/Sustainability
Las Cruces Utilities, 680 N. Motel Blvd.

Session 9, March 10, 2027
City Clerk And Legal
Rio Grande Theater, 211 N. Main St.

Session 10, March 17, 2027
Public Works
Las Cruces City Hall Council Chambers, 700 N. Main St.

Session 11, March 24, 2027
Airport, and Fleet
Las Cruces International Airport, 8990 Zia Blvd.

Session 12, March 31, 2027
Transit
Roadrunner Transit, 2340 Westway Ave.

Graduation Brunch and Council Meeting Recognition, April 5, 2027
Las Cruces City Hall, 700 N. Main Street
11 a.m. Graduation
1 p.m. Recognition