Las Cruces residents can help guide the emerging historic preservation program for the City of Las Cruces! The City’s Community Development department is asking the public to review a draft historic preservation ordinance which, once adopted, will help protect and promote those buildings and sites in our community that tell our story.
Two more public input meetings are scheduled. One will be at 6 p.m. today, Thursday, Sept. 26, and another on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The meetings will be in Conference Room 2007-B and C at City Hall, 700 N. Main St. A previous meeting was conducted Sept. 18.
The proposed ordinance is available on the City's website, by clicking here. Comments can be submitted by email to Troy M. Ainsworth, Ph.D., Historic Preservation Specialist at tainsworth@las-cruces.org before Monday, Oct. 7.
“Through historical preservation, civic pride can be enhanced, sustainable neighborhoods can be created, under-utilized buildings can be rehabilitated, and property values can be stabilized and increased,” said Larry Nichols, Director of Community Development. “Having an historic preservation ordinance will help guide property owners who live in historic districts make the decisions that are best for them and their neighborhoods.”
The proposed historic preservation ordinance would create a Historic Preservation Commission that would have oversight to review planned modifications to the exteriors of registered properties. By establishing a standard board and a review process, the proposed ordinance affirms the City of Las Cruces’ commitment to include historic preservation as a matter of public policy.
For information, click here. To provide input, contact Troy Ainsworth at tainsworth@las-cruces.org or call 575/528-3022.