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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…
LCU Warns About Possible Water Quality Scam
Las Cruces Utilities has received several phone calls regarding a flyer or door hanger asking residents to complete and submit a…
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.…
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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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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Street Updates
Road Closure – Commerce Dr | Aug. 31 – Sept. 3, 2026
Commerce Drive near 1120 Commerce Drive will be closed to through traffic from Monday, August 31, 2026, through Thursday, September 3, 2026. Caliper Construction will install and tie in utility lines in the vicinity. The closure will not affect any Roadrunner Transit routes or bus stops, and access to nearby…
Shoulder Work – El Molino Blvd | Aug. 27 – Aug. 28, 2026
Shoulder work will take place along El Molino Boulevard between South Melendres Street and South Compress Road on Thursday, August 27, 2026, through Friday, August 28, 2026. A & J Boring will complete the work as part of a wire utility permit. The project will not impact any Roadrunner Transit…
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City Seeks Oversight Committee Member with Professional Management/Business Background
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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…
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City of Las Cruces Labor Day Schedule
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In observance of Labor Day, most City of Las Cruces offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. However, all emergency services, including police and fire, will operate as usual. City offices and facilities closed on Labor Day include: City Hall Castaneda Service Center (Parks…
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Fire Damages Home on Chilton Drive
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Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a fire in a home on Chilton Drive Tuesday evening. Just before 10:30 p.m., Tue. Aug. 25, firefighters responded to a report of a residential structure fire on the 2100 block of Chilton Drive. The first-arriving unit encountered a working fire…
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