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Your voice matters! The City of Las Cruces is developing its Strategic Plan, and we want to hear from you. Share your ideas, priorities, and vision for the future by attending this community engagement meeting. Whether you're passionate about public safety, parks, infrastructure, economic development, quality of life, or City services, your feedback will help guide the City's priorities for years to come. Frank O'Brien Papen Center Auditorium304 Bell Avenue...
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The future of Las Cruces starts with your ideas! Join City leaders and fellow community members to share your thoughts during this Strategic Plan community engagement meeting. Every comment helps identify the priorities that will guide the City's future. Roadrunner Room – Thomas Branigan Memorial Library200 E. Picacho Avenue Thursday, July 30 3:30–5 p.m. If you can't make it, you can still participate by completing the community survey at LasCruces.Gov/StrategicPlan. Food and...
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What would you like to see in the future of Las Cruces? Join us for a community conversation about the City's Strategic Plan. Your ideas and feedback will help shape the goals and priorities that guide City services and investments. Lynn Middle School (Community School)950 S. Walnut Street Tuesday, August 4 3:30–5 p.m. Can't attend? We still want to hear from you! Share your feedback anytime by taking the Strategic Plan...
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Help shape what's next for Las Cruces! Attend this Strategic Plan community engagement meeting to share your ideas, discuss community priorities, and help guide the City's future. East Mesa Public Safety Complex550 N. Sonoma Ranch Boulevard Wednesday, August 5 3:30–5 p.m. If you can't attend in person, please take a few minutes to complete the survey at LasCruces.Gov/StrategicPlan. Every voice makes a difference. Food and refreshments will be available at all public...
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Be part of the conversation! The City of Las Cruces is inviting residents to help shape the Strategic Plan by sharing ideas, discussing community priorities, and providing valuable feedback. Sage Café6121 Reynolds Drive Thursday, August 6 3:30–5 p.m. Whether you attend this meeting or complete the online survey, your feedback will help guide the City's future. Take the survey today at LasCruces.Gov/StrategicPlan and help shape what's next for Las Cruces. Food and refreshments...
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Your input is an important part of planning the future of our community. Join us to discuss the City's Strategic Plan and share your ideas about what matters most to you. Together, we can build a stronger Las Cruces. WIA Building240 N. Reymond Street Thursday, August 6 6 - 7:30 p.m. Can't join us? Share your feedback by completing the online survey at LasCruces.Gov/StrategicPlan. Food and refreshments will be available at all...
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