The Las Cruces Police Department’s Traffic Unit issued 64 citations during a one-hour enforcement operation held Thursday morning on roads near area high schools. The operation, held simultaneously along heavily travelled roads near the four public high schools in Las Cruces, was conducted to help remind motorists that students have…
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The Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, regular meeting was the first for new City Council members Michael Harris and John Muñoz, who were sworn into office in December. Harris replaces Becki Graham in District 3, and Muñoz replaces Yvonne Flores in District 6. At the meeting, Muñoz was elected by council…
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Las Cruces Public Schools are back in session for the spring semester, and the Las Cruces Police Department is encouraging motorists to use caution while traveling near schools and bus stops. Tips for motorists: Obey all traffic laws and speed limits, especially the 15 MPH limit in school zones. Do…
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The City of Las Cruces has adopted regulations for short-term rentals to support safety, accountability, and neighborhood quality of life. The ordinance is effective January 1, 2026, and enforcement begins July 1, 2026. Beginning January 1, 2026, anyone operating a short-term rental in the City of Las Cruces must obtain…
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Las Cruces police will host an interactive Town Hall Meeting Jan. 15 to present annual crime statistics and discuss other trends that present challenges for the community. The Town Hall Meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Council Chambers at Las Cruces City Hall, 700 N….
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The City of Las Cruces has adopted regulations for short-term rentals to support safety, accountability, and neighborhood quality of life. The ordinance became effective January 1, 2026, and enforcement begins July 1, 2026. Beginning January 1, 2026, anyone operating a short-term rental in the City of Las Cruces must obtain…
READ MORE A residential structure fire on Manzanita Street caused damage to a home late Friday night. Just before 11:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, firefighters were called to the 600 block of Manzanita Street. Upon arrival, crews found an abandoned residence and an adjacent structure actively on fire. Firefighters were able to bring the fire…
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A structure fire damaged an apartment complex on W Madrid Ave Thursday evening. Just after 7 p.m., Thursday, January 1, 2026, Las Cruces firefighters responded to a reported structure fire on the 200 block of W Madrid Ave. Fire crews discovered heavy fire coming from a downstairs apartment unit. Firefighters…
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The Branigan Cultural Center is honored to host a multi-cultural, collaborative exhibit focusing on six Indigenous groups in our area, that runs through May 2027. Land of the People: Shimba Tainin kau natheure wein – Tierra Sagrada – Ndende bì Ke’ya – Naf’ole atsihem – Nde benah – Ndee Bikáá’ tells the…
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The woman killed in Monday evening’s pedestrian crash on Telshor Boulevard has been identified as 54-year-old Charlotte M. Bates of Hobbs, N.M. Las Cruces police were dispatched to the crash, near the 500 block of south Telshor Boulevard, just before 10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. Police learned a Ford…
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Las Cruces police are investigating two separate crashes – one fatal – that involved pedestrians and occurred within an eight-hour span. The fatal crash occurred just before 10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, near the 500 block of south Telshor Boulevard. Police were dispatched after a Ford F-150 pickup struck…
READ MORE The City of Las Cruces Minimum Wage will increase on Jan. 1, 2026, from $12.65 to $13.01 an hour. The minimum hourly wage for tipped employees will increase from $5.06 to $5.20 an hour, pursuant to the Las Cruces Municipal Code (LCMC). History of Las Cruces minimum wage: In 2014,…
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The City of Las Cruces Airport Manager, Andy Hume, has announced his retirement. We thank Andy for his dedicated time and service to the City of Las Cruces in various departments from Community Development to Economic Development and most recently with the Airport. We wish him all the best in…
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Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a fire that damaged a home Sunday morning on Mesquite Street. Just after 5:30 Sunday morning, firefighters responded to a call for a structure fire on the 700 block of Mesquite Street. Arriving crews reported heavy fire and smoke coming from the windows and the rear…
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The City of Las Cruces has named Sara Gonzales as the new Deputy Director of Community Development for Building & Development Services, where she will oversee Building Safety and Land Use operations and help guide the City’s permitting, inspection teams. Gonzales brings extensive experience in municipal planning, development services, and…
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