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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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Brownfields Identification Survey
The City’s Economic Development Department is seeking public input to help identify vacant, abandoned, underutilized, or neglected properties that may…
Transportation Safety Action Plan
The City of Las Cruces is developing a Transportation Safety Action Plan (TSAP) to help improve transportation safety for everyone…
City Invites Feedback on Draft Strategic Plan
The City of Las Cruces is inviting residents to review and provide feedback on the draft mission, strategic priorities, and…
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
Nacho Drive Intermittent Lane Closures | Oct. 5 – 7, 2026
Nacho Drive between Lohman Avenue and Foothills Road will be closed from Monday, October 5, 2026, through Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Highland Enterprises, Inc. will be performing roadway work as part of the 2025–2026 Pavement Replacement Project. Access to residences and businesses will be maintained throughout the closure, and motorists…
Nacho Drive Intermittent Lane Closures | Sept. 30 – Oct. 6, 2026
Nacho Drive between Lohman Avenue and Foothills Road will have intermittent lane closures from Wed., Sept. 30 through Sat., Oct. 3, 2026. Highland Enterprises, Inc., will be doing road work as part of the 2025-2026 Pavement Replacement Project. Access to residences and businesses will be maintained throughout the project. Motorists…
Lane Closures – Spruce Ave and Trivia Dr | Sept. 25, 2026
Road closures are in effect for traffic headed southbound at Triviz and Telshor. Las Cruces Utilities staff are completing repairs to a damaged gas line. We expect the work to be completed by 5 PM today and traffic to resume normal patterns. Commuters are urged to follow all posted…
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Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Crash
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A single motorcycle crash critically injured a 20-year-old man late Sunday evening on Camino Coyote Lane. About 10:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, Las Cruces police and fire were dispatched to the crash that occurred on Camino Coyote Lane east of Sonoma Ranch Boulevard. First…
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La Llorona Park and Trail Remain Closed for Debris Cleanup
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The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department, along with City Park Rangers, have closed La Llorona Park and Trail to allow for debris cleanup after rising water levels from the Rio Grande. Rain and runoff caused water levels to increase, depositing debris in…
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Spooky Spikes – Adult Indoor Volleyball Tournament
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CLCTV, News Releases, Parks and Recreation
The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will offer registration for Spooky Spikes, an overnight co-ed adult indoor volleyball tournament featuring competitive and recreational divisions. The tournament will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. Each division is limited, and registration is…
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