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Welcome To
The City of Crosses
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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Around the Community
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.…
Dog Park Rules Survey
The City of Las Cruces will be making changes to our Dog Park Rules. We would like your input. Take…
Veterans Day Schedule 2024
In observance of Veterans Day, most City of Las Cruces offices will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. However, all…
Meet The Mayor
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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Las Cruces City Council
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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Make a Real Difference in Your Community!
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Enjoy benefits including retirement, insurance, and paid holidays & leave.
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Latest News
Officer-Involved Shooting on 1300 Block of S. Espina
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News Releases, Public Safety
On Monday, November 11, 2024, at about 10:30 p.m. Las Cruces Police Department officers responded to the 1300 block of S Espina regarding a man armed with a gun yelling outside of an apartment complex. On arrival, an LCPD police officer encountered an armed man.…
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Vista Middle School Structure Fire
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News Releases, Public Safety
Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a commercial fire that damaged a Las Cruces Middle School Thursday evening. At about 5:30 p.m. Thursday, November 7, Las Cruces firefighters were dispatched to a fire alarm activation at Vista Middle School located on the 4400 block of Elks Drive.…
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Three-day Thanksgiving Break Camp Begins Nov. 25
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News Releases, Parks and Recreation
Las Cruces Parks and Recreation is offering a three-day Thanksgiving week camp that will provide enjoyable and dynamic indoor and outdoor activities, arts and crafts, and games for kids from kindergarten through fifth grade. The camp will be held at Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E.…
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