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Law enforcement agencies throughout the country see an increase in the number of packages stolen during the holiday season. That’s because more packages are being delivered this time of year and some deliveries are made past sunset when the cover of darkness can conceal a porch pirate, the term for…

Fire departments throughout the country respond to more structure fires during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays than any other time of year, and cooking accidents are often the source of those seasonal fires. The Las Cruces Fire Department reminds holiday chefs to take extra precautions when preparing their meal, and…

The City of Las Cruces has agreed to terms in a civil lawsuit brought by the Estate of Teresa Gomez and is in the final stages of financing the $20 million settlement. Teresa Gomez, 45, was shot and killed by Felipe Hernandez, a former Las Cruces police officer, after an…

The Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center dining room will be closed from December 2-17, 2024, to replace the dining room floor. The dining room is expected to reopen on December 18 for meal services. No services for seniors will be provided for the duration of the construction. During the closure…

The City of Las Cruces will host its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main St. The free event will include live music, giveaways, refreshments, food trucks and activities for the whole family. Mayor Eric Enriquez will share some highlights…

The City of Las Cruces supports residents in achieving their career goals through accessible workforce development programs. From skills training to job placement, we’re here to help build a strong, resilient workforce for a brighter future. Learn more about the apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs offered in partnership with the City…

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the City of Las Cruces Financial Services Department the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2024. The award program was established in 1984 to encourage and assist state and local governments…

Operation Not in Vain, a three-month crime reduction project in memory of fallen Las Cruces Police Department Officer Jonah Hernandez, generated 127 felony arrests, 114 misdemeanor arrests, 89 criminal citations and more than 1,200 traffic citations during its three-months operation. “The success of this operation underscores the importance of collaboration…

Las Cruces Public Libraries is hosting its second annual Krampus Recommends Movie Marathon of horror/dark comedy Christmas movies starting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30. The free Krampus Recommends Movie Marathon will run from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in the Roadrunner Room at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library,…

Las Cruces Utilities has been inspecting drinking water pipes in accordance with the Revised Lead and Copper Rule and, to date, have found no lead water service lines within the City. The Lead and Copper Rule is intended to help reduce exposure and health risks of lead- and copper-based metals….

Las Cruces City Councilors met in a regular session Nov. 18, 2024, and approved a pair of resolutions that help define the Joint Powers Agreement that covers the Mesilla Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization, including shifting the administrative duties of the MPO from the City to the MPO’s governing board. The…

(Updated on Nov. 21, 2024 for clarification on average usage) Las Cruces Utilities is calculating residential customer sewer rates for next year based on the amount of water residents use in the next three billing cycles. What does this mean for residential customers? Using less water now until your February…

The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place from 6- 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 at the downtown Plaza de Las Cruces.  This event is a wonderful opportunity to bring our community together in the spirit of the season. The evening will feature live performances by Organ Mountain High School…

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, most City of Las Cruces offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, and Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. However, all emergency services, including police and fire will operate as usual. A Fielder Memorial Safe Haven will be closed Thanksgiving Day and Friday, November 29….

The City of Las Cruces Traffic Management Program team is recognized for its signal maintenance operations and field staff along with others in the state by the Intelligent Transportation Society of New Mexico. The ITSNM held its annual meeting Wednesday, October 16, 2024, in Albuquerque. This year’s theme was ‘Investing…