Latino Poetry and Crafting Palabras y Artsanias
Las Cruces Public Libraries is holding a series of poetry discussions/crafting sessions called Palabras y Artesanias (Words and Crafts). The…
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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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Trash Cart Latches Coming Soon
The City of Las Cruces Utilities Department is implementing a new latch to your trash cart. The new latch will…
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The City of Las Cruces, Las Cruces Public Schools Career Readiness & Student Success, and America’s Job Center are looking…
Lush and Lean Workshops
The purpose of the Lush and Lean program is to help residents of Las Cruces make the best use of…
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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.
Council Meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month for regular Meetings, and the 2nd and 4th Mondays for Work Sessions.
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Road & Traffic Updates
Water Outage: Powder River Dr., Arabela Dr., and Big Springs St. | March 20 9am-1pm
Water Outage on Powder River Dr., Arabela Dr., and Big Springs St. Residents on the streets listed below will experience a water outage on Thursday, March 20, 2025, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. • Powder River Drive (from approximately 4700 Powder River to Arabela Drive). •…
Intermittent Lane Closures – Valley Dr. (at Avenida de Mesilla Intersection) | March 18-20, 2025
Northbound commuters on Valley Drive (at Avenida de Mesilla Intersection) will have intermittent lane closures starting Tuesday, March 18, 2025, and will last through March 20, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00p.m. FiberTex will be placing underground utilities as part of a wire utility permit. The…
Intermittent Lane Closure – Northrise Drive (at Roadrunner Pkwy Intersection) | March 17 – 28, 2025
Westbound commuters on Northrise Drive (at Roadrunner Parkway Intersection) will have intermittent lane closures starting Monday, March 17, 2025, and will last through March 28, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00p.m. Volt Inc. will be placing underground utilities as part of a wire utility permit.…
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‘MOC on the Block’ March 25 at North Main Albertsons
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The Las Cruces Police Department will host its third MOC on the Block community event March 25 at the Albertsons grocery store north Main Street. The MOC on the Block will be held from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Albertsons, 2501 N. Main St.…
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Council Approves New Metropolitan Redevelopment Areas
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Las Cruces City Council met in a regular session Monday, March 17, 2025, and approved a resolution identifying four new Metropolitan Redevelopment Areas. The new MRAs are the Amador Proximo and South Area, the Apodaca and Lift-Up Area, the East of Solano Neighborhood Area and…
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Proposals Sought for Cultural Center’s 2026 Exhibits
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Branigan Cultural Center is accepting proposals for exhibits, with themes of cultural and historical significance relating to the Borderlands and the U.S. Southwest, to be presented in 2026. The Cultural Center is particularly interested in submissions that consider the 250th anniversary of the signing of the…
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