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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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The City of Las Cruces is developing a Transportation Safety Action Plan (TSAP) to help improve transportation safety for everyone…
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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 – 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…
Intermittent Lane Closures – Campo St | Sept. 28 – Oct. 2, 2026
Southbound commuters on Campo Street between Bowman Avenue and Kansas Avenue will experience intermittent lane closures beginning Monday, September 28, 2026, and continuing through Friday, October 2, 2026. A & J Drilling will be installing underground utilities in the area. The work will not affect Roadrunner Transit routes or bus…
Intermittent Lane Closures – Alameda Blvd | Sept. 28 – Oct. 11, 2026
Beginning Monday, September 28, 2026, and continuing through Friday, October 11, 2026, intermittent lane closures will be in place on Alameda Boulevard between W. Las Cruces Avenue and E. Amador Avenue, as well as on W. Griggs Avenue between S. Reymond Street and S. Water Street. H & H Underground…
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Spruce Avenue and Trivia Drive Intersection Lane Closures
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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…
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Fire, Police Monitor Weather Conditions
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The Las Cruces fire and police departments have reported no major incidents or severe flooding within city limits after rains began falling Tuesday afternoon. The National Weather Service has forecast more rain to fall in Las Cruces and surrounding areas through the week. Fire and…
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Think Safety Near Trains and Tracks
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Tragically, two individuals have been killed in 2026 after being struck by trains in Las Cruces. Statistics show that a vehicle, or a pedestrian, is struck by a train nearly every three hours in the U.S. Operation Lifesaver, GoRail New Mexico and partners across the…
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