Small Business Safety Improvement
Beginning July 1, 2026. the Small Business Safety Improvement Grant Program is expanding to include the W. Picacho & Motel…
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The City of Crosses
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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Water Festival Posters Displayed
The public is invited to view selected posters created by area fourth graders showing what they learned at the 12th…
Brownfields Identification Survey
The City’s Economic Development Department is seeking public input to help identify vacant, abandoned, underutilized, or neglected properties that may…
Short-Term Rental Registration Requirements
The City of Las Cruces has adopted regulations for short-term rentals to support safety, accountability, and neighborhood quality of life.…
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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Las Cruces City Council
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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Latest News
Las Cruces Utilities Warns About Possible Scam Detected Regarding Water Quality
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CLCTV, News Releases, Utilities
Las Cruces Utilities has received several phone calls regarding a flyer or door hanger asking residents to complete and submit a form about their water quality. Please be aware: Las Cruces Utilities and Water staff did not create, distribute, or authorize these notices. We encourage residents…
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Cashiering Program Closed to Public 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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CLCTV, News Releases, Utilities
The City’s Cashiering Program will be closed from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, for a training session. Staff will not be available during this time to assist customers. Utility customers have the availability to use alternative options for payments: After…
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Train vs. Pedestrian Results in Fatality
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CLCTV, News Releases, Public Safety
A 35-year-old woman was killed late Tuesday after being struck by a train in Las Cruces. About 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Las Cruces police were dispatched to the railroad tracks near Brown Road where a southbound BNSF train struck a pedestrian who was…
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