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Posted on: June 7, 2023

Bicyclist Succumbs to Injuries

Police Update Lights

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...

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Posted on: June 7, 2023

Free VIN Etching for Catalytic Converters

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...
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Posted on: June 7, 2023

Recap of City Council Meeting on June 5, 2023

City Councilors

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...

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Posted on: June 6, 2023

Technical Rescue Team Assists with Injured Hiker

LCFD Technical Rescue Team vehicles in front of mountains

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...

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Posted on: June 6, 2023

2022-2023 Crack Sealing Maintenance Project Road List 4

Lane Closure (1)

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...

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Posted on: June 5, 2023

Fourth Street and Madero Avenue Road Closure

Road Closed Sign

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...

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Posted on: June 5, 2023

Crocodile Movie for Families

Thomas Branigan Library

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 ...

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Posted on: June 5, 2023

Community Cookbook Project

Books

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...

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Posted on: June 5, 2023

AMENDED: City Council to Meet June 5, 2023

City Councilors

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...

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Posted on: June 5, 2023

Prado del Sol and Silver Hawk Water Outage

Water Manhole COver

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...

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Posted on: June 5, 2023

South Solano Drive Lane Closure

Lane Closure (1)

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...

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Posted on: June 2, 2023

2022-2023 Crack Sealing Maintenance Project Road List 3

Lane Closure (1)

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...
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Posted on: June 2, 2023

City Council to Meet June 5, 2023

City Councilors

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...

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Posted on: June 2, 2023

Children's Book Fair at Sage Café

Books

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...

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Posted on: June 2, 2023

Sonoma Ranch Boulevard and Engler Road Roundabout

Close up photo of asphalt road with yellow stripes

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...

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Posted on: June 2, 2023

University Avenue Water Outages

Water Manhole COver

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...

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Posted on: June 1, 2023

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

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...

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News Releases
Posted on: June 1, 2023

Mahjong at Branigan Memorial Library

Branigan 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...

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Posted on: June 1, 2023

Saturation Patrols and Sobriety Checkpoints Planned

Traffic Stop Officer Walking

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...

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News Releases
Posted on: May 31, 2023

Five Firefighters Injured in Branding Iron Circle Blaze

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, ...

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Posted on: May 31, 2023

Applicants Sought for Wrecker Rotation Program

Wrecker Rotation Program Seeks Applicants

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.  ...

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Posted on: May 31, 2023

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

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...

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Posted on: May 31, 2023

Park Fire Still Under Investigation

Park Fire

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...

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News Releases
Posted on: May 31, 2023

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

Roy Collins

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...

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Posted on: May 30, 2023

Visit Las Cruces Unveils New Logo

Visita 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...

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News Releases
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Kids EXPO 2023

Kids Expo

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&...

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News Releases
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Trashion Fashion Show

Model wearing dress made out of recycled items

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...

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News Releases
Posted on: May 24, 2023

City Council District 5 Team Up to Clean Up

Dumpster in a parking lot

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...

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News Releases
Posted on: May 24, 2023

"Origami in the Garden" at the Museum of Art

Metal sculpture of squirrel and a nut

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...

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Posted on: May 24, 2023

June STEM Programs at the Museum of Nature and Science

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...

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Posted on: May 22, 2023

"All Together Now" at Branigan Library

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...

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Posted on: May 22, 2023

Free Swim Days 2023

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...

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Posted on: May 22, 2023

City Aquatic Facilities Summer Hours of Operation

Aquatic Facilities Summer Hours

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 ...

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News Releases
Posted on: May 15, 2023

SizeUp Business Tool

Photo of Downtown Las Cruces from sidewalk looking at the exterior signs of businesses.

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...

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News Releases
Posted on: May 12, 2023

New Mexico Senior Olympics Summer Games Billiards Competition

Pool Table

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 ...

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News Releases
Posted on: May 11, 2023

2023 Movies in the Park

People watching a movie 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 ...

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News Releases
Posted on: May 1, 2023

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

Randy Houser

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....

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Posted on: May 1, 2023

Las Cruces Dam Maintenance

Shoulder Work

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...

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News Releases
Posted on: April 26, 2023

2023 Electric Light Parade Call for Entries

Electric Light Parade

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!&...

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News Releases
Posted on: April 20, 2023

"Trinity" to Open at Branigan Cultural Center

Trinity

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 ...

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News Releases
Posted on: April 11, 2023

2023 Music in the Park Series Begins May 28

Man playing guitar

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...

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News Releases
Posted on: April 5, 2023

Solano Drive Lane Closures

Lane Closure (1)

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...

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Posted on: April 5, 2023

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

Downtown Las Cruces

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...

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News Releases
Posted on: March 7, 2023

Just Keep Pedaling – Cycle Las Cruces

Bicyclists

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...

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News Releases
Posted on: February 17, 2023

Madrid Avenue Construction

Shoulder Work

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...

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News Releases
Posted on: January 27, 2023

University Avenue Water Line and Mill Overlay Improvements Project

Pre Construction

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...

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News Releases
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Fiscal Year 2023 Road Striping and Markings Maintenance Project

Close up photo of asphalt road with yellow stripes

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...

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News Releases
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Team Up to Clean Up 2023!

Volunteers picking up trash in front of colorful mural

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...

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News Releases
Posted on: December 27, 2022

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

Museums

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...

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News Releases
Posted on: November 2, 2022

Westway Avenue Closure

Road Closed Sign

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 ...

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