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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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Transportation Safety Action Plan
The City of Las Cruces is developing a Transportation Safety Action Plan (TSAP) to help improve transportation safety for everyone…
Griggs and Walnut Water Plume Open House
The 14-Year Anniversary Open House of the Griggs- Walnut Groundwater remediation project take place from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.…
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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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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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Street Updates
New Traffic Calming on Monte Sombra Avenue | Sept 28
Traffic calming devices will be placed on Monte Sombra Avenue as part of the City’s Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program. Installation of two sets of temporary speed cushions will begin on Monday, September 28, 2026, and is expected to take a week to complete the work, weather permitting. The construction will…
Roadrunner Parkway Lane Closure | Sept. 16-21, 2026
Las Cruces Motorists will experience a lane closure between E. Northrise Drive and Morning Star Drive for the north and south bound traffic on Roadrunner Pkwy starting September 16 and completing on September 21. H & H Underground will be installing underground infrastructure for UPN Networks. The shoulder work will…
Right-lane Closure – El Paseo Rd | Sept. 14 – Sept. 15, 2026
Northbound El Paseo Road will experience a right‑lane closure north of Idaho Avenue beginning Monday, September 14, 2026. The project is expected to be completed within two days. City Road Construction crews will be conducting street maintenance in the area. RoadRUNNER Transit Route 2 may be affected, and access to…
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Fire Damages Structure on W. Organ Avenue
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CLCTV, News Releases, Public Safety
Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a fire that damaged a structure Wednesday afternoon on W. Organ Avenue. Just after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 16, firefighters responded to a call of a structure fire on the 800 block of W. Organ Avenue near the railroad tracks. There…
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Women Suspected of Harboring Teenage Runaway
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CLCTV, News Releases, Public Safety
A Las Cruces woman and her mother, suspected of knowingly allowing a teenage runaway to reside in their home for several months, have been charged with felony counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Crystal J. Buster, 49, and 68-year-old Kim Renee Stevenson…
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LCPD Provides Video, Transparency Portal on Flock Cameras
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CLCTV, News Releases, Public Safety
The Las Cruces Police Department has posted a video that describes its usage of Flock Safety cameras and is introducing a Flock Camera Transparency Portal that describes the technology and displays continuously updated information on the community safety tool. “As technology continues to develop at…
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