Minimum Wage Notice for 2025
Pursuant to the Las Cruces Municipal Code (LCMC) the minimum wage will increase for Las Cruces, effective January 1, 2025.…
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Nestled in the Mesilla Valley against the dramatic backdrop of the Organ Mountains, Las Cruces, New Mexico, blends rich cultural heritage with the beauty of the Chihuahuan Desert. Our sun-kissed city offers a unique blend of Old West charm and modern convenience. Las Cruces also serves as a cultural crossroad with its vibrant farmers’ markets, local wineries, and a thriving arts scene that celebrates the area’s Spanish and Native American legacies.
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Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Survey
The City of Las Cruces is working on a plan to reimagine and revitalize the neighborhoods around El Paseo and…
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Mayor Eric Enriquez is the first new Mayor the City of Las Cruces has had since 2008.
He was elected in November 2023 and began service as Mayor January 1, 2024.
Prior to his role as Mayor, Enriquez served the City of Las Cruces as an Assistant City Manager and Fire Chief before his retirement from the municipality.
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The City of Las Cruces is a home-rule city governed by its charter and has a council-manager form of government. The City Council is the city’s governing body with the Mayor as its presiding officer.
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Las Cruces Minimum Wage to Increase to $12.65 an Hour on January 1, 2025
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Tipped employees will earn $5.06 an hour in 2025 The City of Las Cruces Minimum Wage will increase on Jan. 1, 2025, from $12.36 to $12.65 an hour. The minimum hourly wage for tipped employees will increase from $4.95 to $5.06 an hour, pursuant to the…
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City Phones Out of Service -Transit App Alternative Suggested
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The phone lines have been restored just before 1 p.m. today, Monday, December 30, 2024. Roadrunner Transit lines are also back up and running. Original Post: Please be aware that City phones have been out of service since early on Friday December 27. As of…
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First Saturday Movie Marathon – First in Series Spy Movies
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Library News, News Releases
Las Cruces Public Libraries invite you to attend a Spy Movie Marathon. This month’s theme features first movies in a long running spy series and begins at 11 a.m. on January 4, 2025, in the Kiva Room on the first floor of the Thomas Branigan…
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