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Las Cruces voters approved a 0.325 percent gross receipts tax measure during the general election held Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. The GRT bump, set to take effect July 1, 2025, is anticipated to generate an additional $11 million in revenue each year and will help fund capital improvement projects throughout…

With colder temperatures expected over the next few days, the Las Cruces Fire Department is reminding residents to exercise caution when using space heaters. Space heaters are relatively safe when used as directed. However, fire and safety hazards can develop if space heaters are not used properly. The Las Cruces…

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library is hosting a free workshop for World Usability Day on Nov. 14 that focuses on 3-D printing for assisted devices. World Usability Day encourages creating a better world for all, including those with disabilities. The library will have assorted 3-D printed assisted devices available for view,…

Las Cruces Public Libraries invite you to attend the English as a Second Language Film Club presentation of “In the Heights,” from 1-3:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. This is the first meeting of the ESL Film Club. “In the Heights” is based on the Broadway…

Para ayudar a nuestra comunidad de ESL, organizaremos el Club de Cine de ESL para ver obras de teatro de autores latinos que se convirtieron en películas en inglés, con subtítulos en español en la Libreria Thomas Branigan Memorial. Únete a nosotros segundo Sábado del mes, Nov. 16, 1-3:15 p.m….

City Councilors met in regular session on Monday, Nov. 4, and approved a resolution that increases the amount to be spent on the contract that provides Axon body-worn cameras, Tasers and data storage for the Las Cruces Police Department. The approved amendment increases the amount to be spent in the…

Spitz Street residents will experience a water outage from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. The outage will enable the City of Las Cruces Water department to replace a fire hydrant at the intersection of Spitz Street and Rena Mae Court. This outage may affect residents near Tonja…

Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a fire that damaged a home on the 4200 block of Salvia Loop early Monday morning. About 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, Las Cruces firefighters responded to the report of a residential structure fire on Salvia Loop. First-arriving crews found fire and heavy smoke emitting…

Have you ever wondered how the City’s traffic lights are controlled; who takes care of the City’s ballfields; or who organizes City Council meetings? Here’s your chance to find answers to these questions! The City of Las Cruces invites residents ages 18 and over to join the 2025 Neighborhood Leadership Academy. This 12-week…

The Las Cruces Public Libraries is offering computer literacy classes – from managing files and digital images to using social media – during the month of November. Las Cruces Public Libraries offer a variety of computer literacy classes throughout the month to help people become more comfortable using the technology….

Just in time for your Dia De Los Muertos altar, Las Cruces Public Libraries invite you to watch the Disney Pixar movie “Coco,” a heartwarming animated film that celebrates Mexican culture, family and the power of music. “Coco” will be shown at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, in the Roadrunner…

The Las Cruces Fire Department encourages tenants and homeowners to check smoke alarms and install new batteries this weekend when setting clocks to ‘fall back’ to daylight saving time. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, and the fire department urges residents to install fresh batteries in…

Las Cruces Public Libraries is hosting a series of Paper Flowers Workshops, making paper hemlock and pinecones, for adults in November. Identical sessions of hemlock and pinecone making will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, Friday, Nov. 8 and Friday, Nov. 15. There will also be a weekend session at 2…

Jose Vargas, Human Resources Manager for the City of Las Cruces since 2022, has been promoted to the position of Deputy Director of Human Resources. Vargas joined the City in 2019 as an HR Analyst and was promoted to Senior HR Analyst in July 2021, serving in that role for…

Paul Ford, Coordinator of the Las Cruces Fire Department’s Mobile Integrated Healthcare program, was recently honored with the 2024 New Mexico Emergency Medical Services Bureau Provider of the Year/EMT-Paramedic Award. The award was presented during the 11th Annual New Mexico Fire and EMS Expo held Oct. 23-27, 2024, at the…