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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 they encountered a small structure…

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 have been arrested. Buster faces…

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 breakneck speed, we should all…

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will be offering Adult Indoor Volleyball League at Meerscheidt Recreation Center. Divisions include Women’s, Co-Ed Competitive and Co-Ed Recreation. Online registration opens at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. League play runs November 2 – December 21, 2026. Space is limited and…

The City of Las Cruces is accepting applications for its Oversight Committee. The Oversight Committee is a management advisory committee and not a public board. City Council approved the creation of the Oversight Committee in November 2018 to continue the City’s commitment to transparency and accountability. The committee assists the…

Las Cruces is facing the possibility of rain over the next couple of days, and rainy conditions and wet roads can lead to difficult driving conditions. The Las Cruces Police Department is encouraging motorists to drive with caution and avoid traveling through flooded areas. The National Weather Service campaign, “Turn…

The City of Las Cruces is moving forward with the acquisition of approximately 6.49 acres in the Royal Crossing Subdivision for the future development of affordable housing, supported by a nearly $2.84 million investment from the State of New Mexico. Through an Intergovernmental Agreement with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions…

The City’s Cashiering Program will be closed on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 9:45 AM to 1:00 PM for a training session. Staff will not be available during this time to assist customers. Utility customers have the availability to use alternative options for payments: After Hours: Deposit payments in the drop-box…

Realtors often work in places that are isolated, and with customers they may not necessarily know, making their occupation somewhat risky and potentially dangerous. September is Realtor Safety Month, so the Las Cruces Police Department is sharing safety tips for realtors and those who work alone in places that may…

Office & Professional Path and City Trades Career Path More than 2,000 employees work for the City of Las Cruces. With so many employees, there are countless career opportunities for teens to explore. The City is offering the perfect fall break program for teens curious about the wide variety of jobs available. The City…

The City of Las Cruces Quality of Life Department/Public Art and the City Art Board are looking for artists to exhibit at the Art Stop 2027 rotating bus shelter art exhibit. Art Stop is a public art program that places art along the city bus routes. Twelve original artworks, one…

How Las Cruces Utilities Calculates Wastewater Service: The water consumed by residents November through February are the amounts billed in December, January, and February.  Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) uses these three billing months to calculate the sewer charge for the next year. The billing system will calculate 90% of the…

Residents of Las Cruces City Council District 3 are invited to join Councilor Michael Harris for a community meet and greet from 6 – 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, at Conlee Elementary School Cafeteria, 1701 Boston Drive. This informal tabling event offers an opportunity to speak directly with City departments, ask…

The City of Las Cruces Regional Aquatics will begin its non-peak hours of operation beginning Tuesday September 8, 2026. The Regional Aquatic Center (1401 Hadley East Hadley) will be closed Sundays until Memorial Day weekend 2027. The last day of the summer season for the City of Las Cruces outdoor…

FAQs Live: A Municipal Q&A Series is a free, interactive community program that connects residents with City of Las Cruces departments through engaging, one-hour conversations. Each weekly session focuses on a common question residents ask—from reporting non-emergency concerns and understanding zoning to learning about trails, utilities, public transit, and more….