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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
Lane Closures – Triviz Dr | Sept. 21 ( Approx. 1 month)
Beginning Monday, September 21, 2026, lane closures will be in place for northbound traffic on Triviz Drive between Spruce Avenue and Redwood Street, and for westbound traffic on Spruce Avenue between Telshor Boulevard and Wingate Road. These closures are expected to last for approximately one month. A‑Mountain Professional Construction will…
Chip Seal Surface Treatment – Multiple Streets | Sept. 21 – Sept. 25, 2026
Streets Management will be applying chip seal surface treatment on various city streets beginning Monday, September 21, 2026, and continuing through Friday, September 25, 2026, with completion expected in five days. Work will take place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and residents and businesses will be notified 24 hours…
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…
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Mayor’s Bike Ride Set for Sunday, September 27, 2026
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Las Cruces residents who have a bicycle are invited to join Las Cruces Mayor Eric Enriquez for the 2026 Mayor’s Bike Ride. The Mayor’s Bike Ride begins at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main St. The route…
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Fire Damages Structure on W. Organ Avenue
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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…
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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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