The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will begin installation of new playground equipment and parking lot improvements at Valley View Park, 750 S. Espina Street, on Friday, May 23, 2025. The project is expected to last six to eight weeks, with completion anticipated in early to mid-August….
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The East Mesa Bataan Memorial Pool, located at 6141 Reynolds Drive, will not open as planned for Memorial Day weekend due to necessary repairs. City staff are working diligently with contractors to complete the repairs and ensure the pool can safely reopen later this summer. An official opening date will…
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Las Cruces firefighters responded to a structure fire on Greening Avenue Wednesday evening. About 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Las Cruces firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire on the 100 block of Greening Avenue. Crews observed heavy smoke coming from a detached garage behind the house. The fire…
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The Branigan Cultural Center’s new exhibit, “Deeply Rooted: Stories from Stahmann Farms,” featuring the stories and memories of families who lived and worked on Stahmann Farms in the Mesilla Valley, will open Friday, June 6, and runs through Saturday, October 4, 2025. The opening reception for “Deeply Rooted” is scheduled for 5-7 p.m….
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The Las Cruces Police Department will host its MOC on the Block community event from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Sam’s Club, 2711 N. Telshor Blvd. The MOC is LCPD’s Mobile Operations Command unit. Community Outreach officers and advocates will be at the mobile unit to meet residents…
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The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will offer swim lessons from June 16 through June 26 at the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center, 1401 E. Hadley Avenue, and the Las Cruces Natatorium, 1405 E. Hadley Avenue. Classes will be held Monday through Thursday, with a total of…
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Las Cruces Police Department Chief Jeremy Story held a news conference May 20 to present facts learned since the May 8, 2025, shooting on the 900 block of Walnut Street. The officer-involved shooting occurred about 6:30 a.m. Thursday, May 8 and resulted in the death of Josiah Perrault, 18. The…
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The City of Las Cruces is accepting applications for its Historic Preservation Committee. The Historic Preservation Committee evaluates and reviews the implementation of the City’s historic preservation practices and policies. Established by the City Council in December 2019 in conjunction with the amendment to the municipal code to adopt a…
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Las Cruces Public Libraries and AARP are hosting an informative presentation on Brain Health on at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. The presentation will be held in the Roadrunner Room, at Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave. along Roadrunner Transit Route 1. This presentation is part…
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The City’s Cashiering Program will be closed from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025, for training. 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 drop-box located between City…
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Genealogists are encouraged to join the Las Cruces Public Libraries for a program summarizing the most well-known American hereditary organizations and how to go about researching your family tree. The program, presented by Sons of the American Revolution Gadsden Chapter President Tanner Guskey, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday,…
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The City of Las Cruces has announced the hours of operation for its aquatics facilities for Summer 2025. Hours will be in effect from May 24 through Sept. 1, 2025. East Mesa Bataan Memorial Pool, 6141 Reynolds Drive Two open swim sessions will be offered Tuesday through Sunday, from 12…
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Las Cruces Police Department’s legal advisor Erik Scramlin will be the guest speaker during the next Bridging the Badge livestream scheduled for May 20. The Bridging the Badge livestream begins at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2025, and can be viewed on the Las Cruces Police Department’s Facebook page and on the…
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Las Cruces Utilities Solid Waste has announced that the Green Waste, Compost, and Clean Fill Facility (Foothills Landfill), located at 555 Sonoma Ranch Blvd., will be temporarily closed for the installation of new scales on Tuesday, May 20, and Wednesday, May 21, 2025. This closure is intended to enhance operational efficiency and…
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The City of Las Cruces Senior Recreation Program will be temporarily cancelling or moving several classes for the week of May 18, 2025. Due to construction projects occurring at the Munson Center, Studio 1 will be closed to the public May 19 and 20, and Meeting Room 3 will be…
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