News Flash

Lane Closure for Old Farm Road

There will be a lane closure north of the intersection of Old Farm Road and the Gillem Lateral beginning today, Monday, May 3. It is anticipated that this lane closure be in effect for one week, depending on weather conditions. The lane closure will suppo...

Public Encouraged to Participate in Natural Gas Rate Review

UtilityHawk Keeps an Eye Out for Waste

By Kelly Koepke

Published in the Las Cruces Sun-News 5/2/21

Imagine what an undetected water leak at your home or rental property could cost you over time. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, household leaks can waste nearly 1 trillion ga...

Utility Customer Advisor Group (UCAG) to Seek Input on Gas Rate Review

The Utility Customer Advisory Group (UCAG) wants to hear from the public about the gas rate review. UCAG has reviewed the presentation by consultant Stantec Consulting that evaluated current gas rates, examined revenue requirement, and the cost of providi...

Water Line Cleaning to be Done in 11 Subdivisions

Las Cruces Utilities will be cleaning water lines in 11 City subdivisions using the Neutral Output Discharge Elimination System (NO-DES). Cleaning will begin Monday, April 26, 2021 and continue until May 7, 2021. Water line cleaning will be conducted in ...

Pay your LCU Monthly Bill with One-Click

By G.H. Scott

Published in the Las Cruces Sun-News 4/25/21

Have you joined UtilityHawk yet? It’s a free service provided by Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) that allows you to track natural gas and water usage information and is updated four times a day...

UtilityHawk Saves Money, Conserves Water

By Kelly Koepke 

Published in the Las Cruces Bulletin 4/23/21

Las Cruces Utility (LCU) customer Jo Nash recently received a notification that upwards of 60 gallons of water per hour were continuously flowing through her meter. The alert was made po...

THERE’S A WEB SITE FOR THAT! LCU Customers Able to Track Bill and Usage

By G.H. Scott 

Published in the Las Cruces Bulletin 4/16/21

If you’re looking to track your water usage or you’re wondering if your bill is within budget, there’s now a website for that! As a Las Cruces Utilities (LCU)...

CONSERVATION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS! LCU Customers Will be Able to Track and Budget Usage

By G.H. Scott

Published in the Las Cruces Sun-News 4/18/21

We live in a desert. Water is precious. Finding an easy way to conserve this valuable resource is important to us all. The question is, how can we make conservation a priority with a busy schedule? ...

Las Cruces Utilities Performs Inspection of Gas Transmission Lines

By Cassie McClure

Published in the Las Cruces Sun-News 4/11/21

It might be hard to understand why a Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) Corrosion Technician has what looks like ski poles, a rolled wire backpack, and is staring down at a small screen hanging on his c...

Water Conservation in Action with New Las Cruces Utilities NO-DES Truck

By Cassie McClure 

Published in the Las Cruces Bulletin 4/9/21

With the help of the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) project, the City of Las Cru...

Las Cruces Utilities Helps Disburse Various City and Community Aid and Utility Bill Balances

By Cassie McClure

Published in the Las Cruces Sun-News 4/4/21

Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) works with many City of Las Cruces (City) departments that together are working to help residents and businesses come through to the other side of the pandemic, especia...

Las Cruces Utilities Sewage Line Extension now moves in to Phase II at Hacienda Acres Subdivision

By Cassie McClure 

Published in the Las Cruces Bulletin 4/2/21

During the 2019 New Mexico Legislative Session, a $1,006,370.00 grant was approved for the Las Cruces Septic Systems Replacement project, Hacienda Acres is one of two areas in Las Cruce...

Closer to a Sustainable Future: Assistant City Manager Tours LCU Facilities

By Cassie McClure

Published in the Las Cruces Sun-News 3/28/21

A blustery and chilly day made for dramatic skies around the Organ Mountains, especially with the view from Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) East Mesa Water Reclamation Facility. There were more peopl...

Las Cruces Utilities Deputy Director Selected for Duke University’s 2021 Water Innovation Leadership

By Cassie McClure 

Published in the Las Cruces Bulletin 3/26/21

Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) Deputy Director Environmental & Technical Support Carl Clark has been selected as one of the 17 fellows in the yearlong 2021 Water Innovation Leadership ...

When Winds Blows, Make Sure Trash is Bagged

By Cassie McClure

Published in the Las Cruces Sun-News 3/21/21

It’s that time of year that stirs up dust in the Rio Grande Valley, but the spring winds also capture stray trash, particularly if it’s not bagged. Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) reminds residents t...

Bringing the Banquet Home: Las Cruces Utilities Annual Awards Celebration

By Cassie McClure 

Published in the Las Cruces Bulletin 3/19/21

Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) typically holds their annual awards ceremony during a banquet where associates receiving awards are recognized for their years of service. Those associates c...

February Arctic Freeze to Affect Las Cruces Utilities Customer Bills

By G. H. Scott 

Published in the Las Cruces Sun-News 3/14/21

Due to the extremely cold temperatures in mid-February, Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) is taking steps to insulate customers from significantly higher natural gas bills. Because of pro-active...

From Temporary to Opportunity: Las Cruces Utilities Allows for Growth

By Cassie McClure 

Published in the Las Cruces Bulletin 3/12/21

Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) Solid Waste Laborer Ariana Alvarado likes to work with her hands. She was happy to get a temporary 20-hour per week position at LCU back in June 2020.

Previou...

Free Mulch Ready for Pickup at Las Cruces Utilities Foothills Landfill Composting Facility

By Cassie McClure 

Published in the Las Cruces Sun-News 3/7/21

Residents may be interested in getting back in their gardens, and composted mulch from Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) is again available, free for pickup, at the LCU Foothills Landfill Comp...

Las Cruces Utilities Adds Value to Academics for NMSU Graduates

By Cassie McClure  

Published in the Las Cruces Sun-News 3/5/21

Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) Intern Isuru Abeysiriwardana has spent most of his career in academics and hopes to continue doing research in environmental engineering. However, A...