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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
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Minimum Wage Notice for 2027
Pursuant to the Las Cruces Municipal Code (LCMC) the minimum wage will increase for Las Cruces, effective January 1, 2027.…
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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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Street Updates
Intermittent Lane Closures – University Ave. | Oct. 16, 2026
Westbound commuters on University Avenue between Knox Street and Turrentine Drive will experience intermittent lane closures on Friday, October 16, 2026. H & H Underground will be installing underground utilities in the area. The work will affect bus stop 19 on Roadrunner Transit Route 4, and access to residences and…
Intermittent Lane Closures – Foothills Rd | Oct. 13 – Oct. 16, 2026
Foothills Road between Lohman Avenue and Roadrunner Parkway will have intermittent lane closures beginning Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and continuing through Friday, October 16, 2026. H & H Underground will be installing underground utilities in the area. The work will not affect any Roadrunner Transit routes or bus stops, and…
Engler Road and Sonoma Ranch Boulevard Traffic Control | Oct. 13 – 23, 2026
Engler Rd and Sonoma Ranch Blvd Traffic Control Lane closures and shoulder work will take place at the roundabout at Engler Road and Sonoma Ranch Boulevard. The work will start on October 13, 2026, and is expected to be completed by October 23, 2026. A landscape contractor will be installing…
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Firefighters Extinguish Fire at Commercial Building on N. Telshor Boulevard
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Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a fire that damaged a commercial structure Tuesday evening on the 2800 block of N. Telshor Blvd. Just after 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, firefighters responded to a commercial building at the intersection of Telshor Blvd/Northrise Drive and Del Rey Boulevard for…
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Great Pumpkin Candy Drop
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From high in the sky, a Great Pumpkin will drop free candy! The City of Las Cruces, Friends of the Community and Weaver’s Welding will conduct the Annual Great Pumpkin Candy Drop! The event begins 11 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, at Maag Field, 1700…
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Fire Damages Home on Cadiz Court
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Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a fire on Cadiz Court Tuesday Afternoon. Just after 4 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, firefighters responded to a residential fire on the the 2700 block of Cadiz Court. The initial arriving crew found a single-story home with smoke coming from the front door.…
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