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Las Cruces Has the Most Caring New Mexicans, According to Insurify.com

Las Cruces residents are considered the Most Caring Residents in New Mexico, according to Insurify.com, an insurance comparison platform on the internet.

Insurify.com’s ratings say 4.5 percent of Las Cruces residents are working in occupations th...

Heart Health Educational Program

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library and Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, at New Mexico State University, will present a program about heart health and deterioration of health prevention at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, on Zoom.

This program will...

Simple Bookbinding Workshop

Join Thomas Branigan Memorial Library and the Las Cruces Museum of Art to learn basic bookbinding by making a sketchbook in our “Simple Bookbinding Workshop.”

The workshop will be offered twice, Tuesday, February 15 and on Thursday, Feb...

City Council Will Not Meet the Next Two Mondays

The Las Cruces City Council will not meet the next two Mondays, on Jan. 31, 2022, or on Feb. 7, 2022.

City Council regularly meets the first and third Monday of every month unless those dates are on a U.S. holiday or there are unique circumstances. City Co...

Las Cruces Police Officer Receives Law Enforcement Commendation Medal

Las Cruces Police Officer Gil Mora was awarded the Law Enforcement Commendation Medal by the Gadsden Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution this week.

Mora has been with the Las Cruces Police Department since 2005. He has served as a patrol officer...

City Council to Conduct Two-Day Budget Retreat

The Las Cruces City Council will conduct a two-day Budget Retreat that will aid in the development of the City of Las Cruces’ budget for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year, which begins July 1, 2022.

The Budget Retreat will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan....

"Revelation: Regional Artists from the Permanent Collection" at the Museum of Art

Come to the Las Cruces Museum of Art, 491 N. Main St., for a new exhibition, “Revelation: Regional Artists from the Permanent Collection.”

The exhibition will be on display from Feb. 4, 2022, to March 12, 2022. The exhibition showcases ...

City Council Work Session Recap for Jan. 24, 2022

The Las Cruces City Council received a progress report on “Realize Las Cruces” at its Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, work session, in Council Chambers at City Hall.

In March 2021, the City contracted with Freese and Nichols, Inc. (F&N) for ...

City's and State Partner to Promote Job Fair on February 10

The City of Las Cruces Economic Development Department and the New Mexico Department of Workforce Connection will partner to promote a free Job Fair.

The event will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 10, 2022, at the Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 E. Univers...

In-Person Car Seat Inspection in Las Cruces

Note: As a partner with the New Mexico Department of Transportation, the City of Las Cruces shares this information with residents.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division (NMDOT TSD) and Safer New Mexico Now will host an in-per...

From Temp to Full Time: LCU Internship Grows Employees

By Cassie McClure

It’s come full circle for Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) Wastewater Collection Worker Ashton Gregory.

Gregory is the first woman to graduate from the LCU Internship Program, and she ended up hired as a full-time employee working in w...

Pioneer Women's Park Gazebo Design Public Meeting Scheduled

Las Cruces residents have an opportunity to provide input on the draft plan for the Pioneer Women’s Park gazebo design at a public meeting hosted by the City’s Parks and Recreation Department at:

6 p.m. Feb. 10, 2022 Women’s Im...

Branigan Park Master Plan Public Meeting Scheduled

Las Cruces residents will have an opportunity to provide input on the draft Master Plan for Branigan Park at a public meeting hosted by the City’s Parks and Recreation Department that will begin at:

1 p.m. March 5, 2022 Lerdo R...

Tony Gomez and Frenger Parks Master Plans Public Meeting Scheduled

Las Cruces residents will have an opportunity to provide input on the draft Master Plans for Tony Gomez Park and Frenger Park at a public meeting hosted by the City’s Parks and Recreation Department at:

1 p.m. March 5, 2022 Lerdo Room, Room 2007 La...

AudioEye Feature Launched on City's Website

The City of Las Cruces has launched AudioEye, a new feature on their website at www.las-cruces.org, that will aid people who are visually impaired.

AudioEye is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Web Content Accessibility Guideline...

Despite Pandemic, Community Development Department Experiences a Busy Year in 2021

Despite the continuing pandemic, 2021 was a busy year, a good year, and an extraordinary year for development and construction in Las Cruces, according to the City’s Community Development Department.

The department’s highlights and acco...

"Charreada" to Open February 4 at the Branigan Cultural Center

The Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St., announces the opening of a new exhibition, “Charreada,” featuring dynamic photographs by Mel Stone of the Mexican rodeo arena and the charreada, as well as the expertise of the riders who ...

Chandler Tank Park Design Public Meeting Scheduled

City residents will have an opportunity to provide input on the draft plan, which is 60 percent complete, for the Chandler Tank Park. A public meeting hosted by the City’s Parks and Recreation Department is scheduled at:  

6 p.m...

LCU Customer Central is Currently Affected by a Staff Shortage

Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) customers should be aware that due to unforeseen staffing shortages LCU’s Customer Central will be temporarily operating at a 50-percent staffing level for approximately two weeks.

Due to the staffing shortage, wait tim...

Cat Traps and Deterrents Become Available with Revised Animal Ordinance

The Las Cruces Police Department Animal Control Section will have cat traps available for pick up beginning Thursday, January 20 in order to assist with the Community Cat section of the revised animal ordinance.

These traps can be picked up at the East Mes...

State Introduces Free at-home Rapid Testing Program

New Blue Bins: Las Cruces Utilities and South Central Solid Waste Authority Team Up

By Cassie McClure

The blue recycling bin outside the garage or by your door might suddenly look different - a little newer, with some updated logos, and with a new number to call for questions.

Las Cruces Utilities (LCU), with South Central Solid Waste Auth...

Growth at Las Cruces Utilities Needs People Like You

By Cassie McClure

As of Jan. 3, 2022, there were 66 positions to be filled at Las Cruces Utilities (LCU).

Some of those positions will be filled internally by City employees who have grown their skills and are ready to take on new challenges, just like LCU ...

Unidad Park - GO Bond Playground Rehabilitation and Splash Pad Addition

Work on Unidad Park began January 12 and continues through the end of July 2022.

This project is part of the City of Las Cruces GO Bond Question 1, Parks and Sports Improvements and Additions. For safety reasons, Unidad Park will be closed throughout this ...

Spring 2022 Youth Sportsmanship Basketball Individual Participant Registration

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will offer the following individual registrations for the upcoming Spring 2022 Youth Sportsmanship Basketball League

There will be four age divisions offered to all genders between the ages of 4 and ...

Winter Water Conservation at Home

By Cassie McClure

Water conservation may not be the highest priority in the winter, but colder months are still a good time to check outside and inside your house for leaks and ways to conserve water for your desert home.

"The first thing to check woul...

New Blue Bins: Las Cruces Utilities and South Central Solid Waste Authority Team Up

By Cassie McClure

The blue recycling bin outside the garage or by your door might suddenly look different - a little newer, with some updated logos, and with a new number to call for questions.

Las Cruces Utilities (LCU), with South Central Solid Waste Auth...

"Me, Myself and Shirley" Postponed at the Rio Grande Theatre

“Me, Myself, and Shirley,” a one-woman show starring Cindy Williams, originally scheduled for February 4 and Feb. 5, 2022, has been postponed and will be rescheduled to 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. July 23, 2022.

Anyone who has already purchased t...

"State of the Workforce" Employer Workshop will be January 27

The City of Las Cruces Economic Development Department will partner with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) to co-host a free business workshop regarding Creative Hiring and Recruitment in the Pandemic.

The workshop will begin at 5 p....

Two Exhibits to Open at the Branigan Cultural Center

"Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans

and World War II" to Open

at the Branigan Cultural Center

The Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St., announces the opening of “Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II,&r...

Notice of Intent to Approve Beer and Wine License for Grounded Café

The Las Cruces City Council will conduct a Public Hearing to discuss approval or disapproval of a Restaurant A - Beer and Wine Liquor License to Grounded Café, LLC., at 300 N. Main St., Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88001.

The Public Hearing will be par...

Las Cruces Utilities Helps the City Get in the Holiday Spirit

By Cassie McClure

Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) customers were able to get the perfect picture for their holiday card at the LCU booth during the City of Las Cruces Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Kids, and those young at heart, also received icicle blue lollipops and...

New Website Bid Module

Las Cruces Minimum Wage to Increase to $10.50 an Hour on January 1

The City of Las Cruces Minimum Wage Ordinance will increase on Jan. 1, 2021, to $10.50 an hour. The wage for tipped employees will be $4.20 an hour, plus any reported tipped wages.

The City’s minimum wage will follow the state of New Mexico&r...