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City Council Recap of Oct. 2, 2023

Las Cruces City Council adopted an Ordinance approving a zone change from C-2, Commercial Medium Intensity, and R-3, Multi-Dwelling Medium Intensity, to C-3, Commercial High Intensity, at 522 E. Idaho Ave. 

Council approval was made at its regular...

10th Annual Zombie Walk

Downtown Las Cruces Partnership and the City of Las Cruces is thrilled to announce the terrifyingly fun and highly anticipated 10^th annual Zombie Walk, at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Plaza de Las Cruces, 101 S. Main St. This spine-chilling...

South Telshor Boulevard Shoulder Work

Shoulder work at the intersection of south Telshor Boulevard and east Lohman Avenue, affecting southbound traffic on Telshor, will occur Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. The shoulder work will not affect any RoadRUNNER Transit routes. Kelly Cable ...

Las Cruces Dam Maintenance

City of Las Cruces Streets Management will be conducting infrastructure maintenance along the crest and slopes of the Las Cruces Dam.

Work will begin Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, with completion expected Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. This schedule is subject to change.

T...

City Council to Meet Oct. 2, 2023

Las Cruces City Council will meet at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, in Council Chambers at City Hall, 700 N. Main St.

There is one item of Old Business on the agenda for Monday’s meeting. City Council will consider adoption of an Ordinance approvin...

Relaunching Neighborhood Association Program in Las Cruces

Improving communication between neighborhoods and the City

The City of Las Cruces is relaunching the Neighborhood Association Program to promote pride and enhance local neighborhoods.

The City of Las Cruces Community Engagement Office hosted its fi...

City Seeks Oversight Committee Members

The City of Las Cruces is accepting applications for its Oversight Committee. The Oversight Committee is a management committee and not a public board. City Council approved the creation of the Oversight Committee in November 20...

Copper Loop and North 17th Street Shoulder Work

Shoulder work will occur on north 17^th Street and northwest of Cooper Loop, at 2001 Copper Loop, on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, and Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. Conterra Networks will be working along that road as part of a wire utility permit The shoulder w...

Victims’ Assistance Unit Celebrates 30 Years

The Las Cruces Police Department’s Victims’ Assistance Unit, the first police-based program of its kind in New Mexico, celebrated its 30-year anniversary in September.  Established in September 1993 under the Victims ...

South Main Street and Boutz Road Intersection Lane Closures

The intersection of south Main Street and Boutz Road will have intermittent lane closures for approximately 10 days, starting Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. D&J Drilling will be installing private telecommunication infrastructure between Marquess Stre...

West Amador Avenue Lane Closures

Inner lane closures will be in effect on west Amador Avenue, between Burn Lake Road and Pioneer Place, from Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, to Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. Two-way traffic and access to residences and businesses will be maintained throughout th...

Scare-a-thon Movie Marathon

Las Cruces Public Libraries invites residents to join us for our Scare-a-thon Movie Marathon Oct. 7, 2023. Scare-a-thon Movie Marathon will run from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in the second-floor Board Room of Thomas Branigan Me...

"Mama Bears" at the Rio Grande Theatre

Join Las Cruces Public Libraries and PFLAG Las Cruces for a free screening of “Mama Bears” (2022) at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main St., at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. “Mama Bears” is a movie about a ...

Free Computer Literacy Classes in October

Las Cruces Public Libraries will offer a variety of free computer literacy classes in October. Classes will be in the Computer Training Classroom, on the second floor of Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave. Laptops will be provid...

Lullaby Lounge Now Open!

Las Cruces Public Libraries invites residents to join us for Lullaby Lounge, a new music program for babies and toddlers, from newborn to 2 years old, as well as their caregivers. Enjoy live music and singalongs for little ones and their...

East Boutz Road Lane Closure

A lane closure will be in effect on a portion of east Boutz Road, from Marquess Street to Calle de Niños, from Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, to Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. Volt Incorporated will be working in that area as part of a wire permit. T...

Las Cruces Air and Space Expo

Inaugural event includes air racing, acts, VIP tickets

Calling all aviation aficionados, spacecraft enthusiasts, and motor vehicle admirers! The inaugural Las Cruces Air and Space Expo (LCASE) is set to soar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2...

Lane Closure Planned for West Hadley Avenue

Motorists who frequent west Hadley Avenue can expect a temporary lane closure beginning Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. The lane closure, expected to take place from Monday, Oct. 2 through Wednesday, Oct. 4, will be along the south side of west Hadley Aven...

Recap of City Council Work Session on Sept. 25, 2023

A Las Cruces Police Department presentation regarding Automated Traffic Enforcement was made to the Las Cruces City Council at its work session Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, in Council Chambers at City Hall.

The Council was provided with an overview of automated...

Police Seek Person or Persons Responsible for July Assault

Crime Stoppers of Las Cruces-Dona Ana County is offering up to $1,000 for information that helps identify the person or persons who caused significant injuries to a man on July 19, 2023.  The assault occurred about 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday...

Meerscheidt Recreation Center Closures

Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Ave., will be closed Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, due to the 2023 Whole Enchilada Softball Tournament, to be played at the Hadley Sports Complex.

Meerscheidt Recreation Center also will be closed Monday, Oct. 9, 202...

Team Up to Clean Up Open-Top Trash Container Locations

The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department’s Keep Las Cruces Beautiful Program (KLCB) is partnering with Keep Doña Ana County Beautiful, Town of Mesilla, South Central Solid Waste Authority, and New Mexico Department of Tr...

Rescheduled Bataan Memorial West Water Outage

Some businesses in the following areas will experience a water outage from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 27, 2023.  The affected areas are: 

• Bataan Memorial West: From 3497 Bataan Memorial West to 3551 Bataan Memorial West.
• Ri...

Aquatic Splash Pads to Close Oct. 1, 2023

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will close all remaining splash pads, at Metro Park Drive, at Unidad Park, and the fountain at 101 E. Las Cruces Ave., for the year on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. For information, call the Las Cr...

"Artistas de las Fronterizas – Borderland Contemporary Artists"

Join us at the Museum of Art, 491 N. Main St., for our newest exhibition, “Artistas de las Fronterizas – Borderland Contemporary Artists.” Sixteen contemporary artists from local borderland communities, including Las...

Tobias Rene to Headline the City's Fall Community Concert

Tobias Rene will play a free Community Concert, at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, as part of the Music on the Plaza Concert series.

The concert will be at Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main St. El Paso’s Sonora Skandalo will open the show.

Tobias Ren...

"A Celebration of Souls: Day of the Dead in Southern Mexico"

Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St., announces a new exhibit, “A Celebration of Souls: Day of the Dead in Southern Mexico,” that explores the history, heritage, and traditions of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) ce...

Pumpkin Palooza Set for Oct. 14

The Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its fifth annual Pumpkin Palooza fall event on Saturday, Oct. 14.

The family-friendly event will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in the park at Frank O&a...

Interstate 10 to I-25 Ramp Closure Update

Note: As a partner with the New Mexico Department of Transportation, the City of Las Cruces shares this information with residents and motorists. The New Mexico Department of Transportation and Hasse Contracting Co., Inc. will continue with repai...

Team Up to Clean Up "Call for Volunteers!"

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department, Keep Las Cruces Beautiful program (KLCB), wants individuals, groups, businesses, clubs, and civic organizations to join this community beautification event during the week of Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, ...

City of Las Cruces Candidates for 2023 Municipal Elections

Candidates for five elected positions in Las Cruces’ municipal government have been announced.

Declarations of Candidacy were filed by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. The list of candidates, in order of position they will appear on the ballot, and...

Bellamah Drive Roadway Project

Several city streets will be closed for as long as 3½ months, from Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, to Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, depending on weather conditions. Luna Street, between Utah Avenue and California Avenue, and Bellamah Drive, at Dove L...

Midway Avenue Reconstruction

Midway Avenue will have intermittent lane closures from Gasline Road to Mesa Drive from Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, to Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Morrow Enterprises will be working along Midway Avenue as part of the City of Las Cruces Midway Avenue Reco...

Gallagher Park Construction Work to Begin

Beginning Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, demolition work then construction work will take place at Gallagher Park, 137 W. Gallagher Ave., at Ninas Place. The work will include demolition of aged swings, slide, and safety surfacing. New play equipment, sa...

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...

West University Avenue Utility Replacement

Note: As a partner with the New Mexico Department of Transportation, the City shares this information with residents and motorists. New Mexico Department of Transportation District One (NMDOT) with JGF Built, a limited liability company, currentl...

"The Chinese Experience in the Borderlands" to Open at Branigan Cultural Center

Join us at Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St., for a new exhibition “The Chinese Experience in the Borderlands, 1880-1930.” The exhibition opens Friday, July 7, 2023, and closes Saturday, October 7, 2023. An opening rec...

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...

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 ...