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Bicyclist Succumbs to Injuries

The bicyclist struck by a vehicle Saturday evening on Idaho Avenue succumbed to his injuries at an El Paso hospital.  About 10:45 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, Las Cruces police and fire were dispatched to the report of a vehicle vs. bicycle...

Free VIN Etching for Catalytic Converters

Las Cruces Police Department is holding two Vehicle Identification Number etching events specific for catalytic converters this week.  Both events are free and specifically for catalytic converters: 

• 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June...

Recap of City Council Meeting on June 5, 2023

The Las Cruces City Council has turned down a proposed Ordinance that would have amended city codes requiring Special Use Permit approval for cannabis uses within 300 feet of single-family residential zoning districts and within 300 feet of other cannabis...

Technical Rescue Team Assists with Injured Hiker

Members of the Las Cruces Fire Department’s Technical Rescue Team helped transport an injured hiker off Dripping Springs Trail on Monday.  About 5 p.m. Monday, June 5, the Technical Rescue Team was dispatched to the report of a...

2022-2023 Crack Sealing Maintenance Project Road List 4

As part of a Crack Sealing Maintenance Project, temporary lane closures will begin Wednesday, June 7, 2023, on north Roadrunner Parkway from Santo Domingo Avenue to Tiffany Drive. The work is scheduled to take three working days to complete. This...

Fourth Street and Madero Avenue Road Closure

The intersection of Fourth Street and Madero Avenue will be closed from Wednesday, June 7, 2023, to Tuesday, June 13, 2023. This closure will enable the City of Las Cruces Water Department/Water Line Maintenance to expose existing utilities by po...

Crocodile Movie for Families

Have you ever heard a singing crocodile? Come to Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave., for a family movie afternoon about a singing crocodile from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2023, in the Roadrunner Room.  This movie ...

Community Cookbook Project

In celebration of Thomas Branigan Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Program theme, “All Together Now,” residents are invited to join us for a series of programs in June to create a Community Cookbook.  We’l...

AMENDED: City Council to Meet June 5, 2023

Note: Clarifies the second paragraph. 

Las Cruces City Council will conduct a regularly scheduled meeting at 1 p.m. Monday, June 5, 2023, in Council Chambers at City Hall, 700 N. Main St.

A proposed Ordinance amending City codes regarding condition...

Prado del Sol and Silver Hawk Water Outage

Prado del Sol and Silver Hawk residents will experience a water outage from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2023. The water outage will enable Caliper Construction to complete water line tie-ins as part of the Sonoma Ranch East II Phase 11 s...

South Solano Drive Lane Closure

A lane closure along the northbound lane of south Solano Drive, between Utah Avenue and Idaho Avenue, is anticipated to be in effect from Monday June 5, 2023, to Wednesday, June 7, 2023. “A” Mountain Construction will be doing...

2022-2023 Crack Sealing Maintenance Project Road List 3

As part of a Crack Sealing Maintenance Project, temporary lane closures will begin Monday June 5, 2023, for the following city streets:

• Cadiz Court: From the cul-de-sac to Calais Avenue. This work will be in City Council District 6.
• Calais Avenue: From Cadi...

City Council to Meet June 5, 2023

Las Cruces City Council will conduct a regularly scheduled meeting at 1 p.m. Monday, June 5, 2023, in Council Chambers at City Hall, 700 N. Main St.

A proposed Ordinance amending City codes regarding conditional uses and special use permits of the Las Cruc...

Children's Book Fair at Sage Café

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library will have a Book Fair to kick off summer at Sage Café, 6121 Reynolds Drive, from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 10, 2023.

Participants are invited to sign up for Branigan Library’s summer reading program...

Sonoma Ranch Boulevard and Engler Road Roundabout

The roundabout at the intersection of Sonoma Ranch Boulevard and Engler Road will be open to traffic starting Monday, June 5, 2023. Also, motorists are advised that Sonoma Ranch Boulevard, between Arroyo Road and Peachtree Hills Road, will be clo...

University Avenue Water Outages

Residences and businesses on University Avenue between Locust Street and Solano Drive will experience two water outages from 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2023, to 12 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2023, and from 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2023, to 12 a.m. Thursday, Ju...

Visit Las Cruces Reveals Destination Rebrand as "The Real New Mexico"

Messaging, logo, guide, website, reflect new direction

Visit Las Cruces (VLC), the official destination marketing organization for the City, formally launched its new look and bold tagline on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, that fully exemplifies the vibrant cult...

Mahjong at Branigan Memorial Library

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave., will host tables of mahjong from 1 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. every Friday in the Children’s Craft Room, on the first floor of the library. This adult-oriented group is open to begi...

Saturation Patrols and Sobriety Checkpoints Planned

The Las Cruces Police Department will conduct sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols within city limits during the month of June.  Sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols are intended to reduce and eliminate the number of motori...

Five Firefighters Injured in Branding Iron Circle Blaze

A residential structure fire on Branding Iron Circle damaged a home and caused relatively minor injuries to five Las Cruces firefighters, one of whom was transported to a local hospital.   About 10:50 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31, ...

Applicants Sought for Wrecker Rotation Program

The City of Las Cruces has a Wrecker Rotation Program that allows for towing services to be on a rotational system for crashes, traffic obstructions and other circumstances where a wrecker – or tow truck – is needed.  ...

Las Cruces Museums Celebrate the Third Annual New Mexico Juneteenth Jazz Arts Festival

Branigan Cultural Center and New Mexico Music Commissioner Derrick Lee present the third annual “New Mexico Juneteenth Jazz Arts Festival,” from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2023, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main St.  There al...

Park Fire Still Under Investigation

The Las Cruces Fire Department is still investigating the cause of Sunday’s fire that destroyed playground equipment at Valley View Park.   Shortly before 12:30 p.m. Sunday, May 27, Las Cruces firefighters were dispatc...

Las Cruces Museums Celebrate the History of Juneteenth with Guest Speaker Roy Collins, III

Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St., will host a presentation at noon Thursday, June 15, 2023, on the history of Juneteenth by Roy Collins III, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer of New Mexico State University.  Part of the Ce...

Visit Las Cruces Unveils New Logo

Branding to drive tourism to Las Cruces

Visit Las Cruces, the official destination marketing organization for the City, is launching its new branding.Together with NMCO Creative Studio, VLC’s redesign includes an updated logo and tagline, new advertising a...

Kids EXPO 2023

The Parks & Recreation Department will host “Kids EXPO 2023,” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Plaza de Las Cruces, 101 N. Main St. The event is free to the public. “Kids EXPO 2023&...

Trashion Fashion Show

The Parks & Recreation Department and Keep Las Cruces Beautiful, an affiliate of New Mexico Clean and Beautiful, will offer registration beginning Tuesday, May 30, 2023, for the eighth Annual Trashion Fashion Show. The show will present outfi...

City Council District 5 Team Up to Clean Up

The Parks & Recreation Department’s Keep Las Cruces Beautiful (KLCB), an affiliate of New Mexico Clean and Beautiful programs, will conduct a City Council District 5 “Team Up to Clean Up” from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jun...

"Origami in the Garden" at the Museum of Art

Join us for a unique exhibition at the Las Cruces Museum of Art, “ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN: Transforming Paper to Sculpture.” The exhibition will be on view at the Museum of Art, 491 N. Main St., from Friday, June 2, 2023, to Sat...

June STEM Programs at the Museum of Nature and Science

The Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science, 411 N. Main St., will offer free programs for children and families this June. Admission to the museum and programs are free.  “Nature & Science Discovery PreK” 10 a.m...

Liquor License Public Hearing for Vino Real, LLC

Notice is hereby given that the Las Cruces City Council will hold a Public Hearing to discuss approval or disapproval of a Wholesaler (Spirits, Beer, and Wine) Liquor License to Vino Real, LLC located at 508 N. Mesquite Street, ½, Las Cruces, NM ...

"All Together Now" at Branigan Library

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library invites readers of all ages to join “All Together Now,” the Summer Reading Program.  Registration opened Saturday, May 20 on the Beanstack app at https://braniganlibrary.beanstack.org/ or on Br...

Free Swim Days 2023

The Parks & Recreation Department will offer free swim days this summer at the City's  two public outdoor pools: East Mesa Bataan Memorial Pool, 6141 Reynolds Drive, and Laabs Pool, 750 W. Picacho Ave.  Free swim da...

City Aquatic Facilities Summer Hours of Operation

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department Aquatic facilities summer hours of operation, from Saturday, May 27, 2023, to Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, will be as follows:  East Mesa Bataan Memorial Pool, 6141 Reynolds Drive: Two open swim ...

SizeUp Business Tool

Local businesses can now access industry-specific and hyperlocal information to help them grow and make smarter decisions using Big Data analysis at no cost! 

With SizeUp local businesses can:• Get business performance ranking compared to...

New Mexico Senior Olympics Summer Games Billiards Competition

Munson Senior Center, 975 S. Mesquite St. will be the host site for the New Mexico Senior Olympics Billiards Competition on Thursday, June 8, 2023. To facilitate this event, operations in the Munson Senior Center Billiards Room will be suspended ...

2023 Movies in the Park

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department presents the 2023 Movies in the Park?series. Movies in the Park will begin at dusk Saturday, June 10, 2023, with “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile.” Movies will be shown on select ...

Randy Houser to Headline the Las Cruces Fourth of July Celebration Concert

The City of Las Cruces and New Mexico State University (NMSU) are teaming up to host the City’s annual Fourth of July Celebration Concert and Fireworks display at the Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park, 3205 Arrowhead Drive, on the NMSU campus....

Las Cruces Dam Maintenance

Streets Management will be conducting infrastructure maintenance along the crest and slopes of the Las Cruces Dam. Work began Monday, May 1, 2023, and it is expected to be completed June 16, 2023. This schedule is subject to change. This...

2023 Electric Light Parade Call for Entries

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department is accepting entries for lighted floats to participate in the 2023 Electric Light Parade.  This year’s parade theme is “RED, WHITE, and BOOM!&...

"Trinity" to Open at Branigan Cultural Center

Join us at the Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St., for the opening of our newest exhibition, “Trinity,” which features artwork by Sarah Nguyen. This exhibit will be on view from May 5, 2023, to July 1, 2023. An opening ...

Liquor License Public Hearing for Icebox Distilling Company

Notice is hereby given that the Las Cruces City Council will hold a Public Hearing to discuss approval or disapproval of A Craft Distiller 1^st Off-Site Location Liquor License with On-Premises Consumption and Package Sales with Patio Service to I...

2023 Music in the Park Series Begins May 28

The Parks & Recreation Department’s 2023 Music in the Park Series begins at 7 p.m. May 28, at Plaza de Las Cruces, with the Mayor’s Jazz Fest.

The Mayor’s Jazz Fest will feature performances by El Paso saxophonist Frank Zo...

Solano Drive Lane Closures

There will be intermittent lane closures on Solano Drive at the intersection of Madrid Avenue starting Thursday, April 6, 2023, and continuing through July 2023. Highland Enterprises, under contract with the City of Las Cruces, will be making wat...

"Small Village New Mexico Project" to Open at Branigan Cultural Center

Join us for a new exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St., "Small Village New Mexico,” featuring photographs from New Mexico State University photojournalism students.  The exhibition presents images of...

Just Keep Pedaling – Cycle Las Cruces

The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will offer Group Bike Riding from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. beginning Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center, 304 W. Bell Ave. Rides will be every Wednesday at...

Madrid Avenue Construction

Intermittent shoulder work and lane closures will be in effect from Tuesday, Feb.21, 2023, through mid-July 2023 on Madrid Avenue, from Solano Drive to Evelyn Street. Temporary road closures will periodically affect side streets. Highland Enterpr...

University Avenue Water Line and Mill Overlay Improvements Project

A Pre-Construction Public Awareness Meeting for the University Avenue Water Line and Mill Overlay Improvements Project will be at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in the Senate Chambers, Room 302, at Corbett Center Student Union, at New Mexico State Unive...

Fiscal Year 2023 Road Striping and Markings Maintenance Project

From Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, to Tuesday, June 6, 2023, San Bar Construction, Inc. will perform pavement striping and markings maintenance work on various streets throughout Las Cruces.  The work will occur between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. All ro...

Team Up to Clean Up 2023!

The Parks and Recreation Department and Keep Las Cruces Beautiful invites the Las Cruces community to Team Up to Clean Up!  By volunteering with your family and neighbors for a clean-up event in your neighborhood, you can help reduce the...

"Rise, Explore, Persevere: Women In STEM" Opens at the Museum of Nature and Science

The Las Cruces Museum System is proud to announce the Museum of Nature & Science has been awarded a grant from the Association of Science and Technology Centers, with support from Lyda Hill Philanthropies and the IF/THEN^® Initiative, to produc...

Westway Avenue Closure

A full road closure of Westway Avenue, between north Motel Boulevard and Westgate Avenue, began Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, and will continue through June 25, 2024. The road is closed to all through traffic.  Bradbury Stamm is constructing ...