News Flash

Growth at Las Cruces Utilities Needs People Like You

By Cassie McClure

Published in Las Cruces Bulletin on 1.14.22

As of January 3, 2022, there are 66 positions to be filled at Las Cruces Utilities (LCU). Some of those positions will be filled by internal employees who have grown their skills and are ready to...

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

By Cassie McClure

Published in Las Cruces Sun-News 1.9.22

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 (L...

Winter Water Conservation at Home

By Cassie McClure

Published in Las Cruces Sun-News 1.2.22

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 h...

Nuestra Gente: Get to Know the People of Las Cruces Utilities

By Cassie McClure

Published in Las Cruces Bulletin 12.31.21.

Nuestra Gente is a series of articles, once a month, to profile various employees at the Las Cruces Utilities (LCU).

Eli Duran, LCU Metering Infrastructure & Building Support Supervisor

Why did ...

Don’t Throw Your Christmas Tree in the Trash: Recycle It!

By Cassie McClure

Published in Las Cruces Sun-News 12.26.21

Whether you cut in down yourself in Cloudcroft or bought it from a local greenhouse, Las Cruces residents can recycle real Christmas trees for free at the City of Las Cruces Foothills Clea...

Las Cruces Utilities Celebrates the Holidays and its Employees

By Cassie McClure

Published in Las Cruces Bulletin 12.24.21

“Our annual awards are a time to celebrate a trait that our employees share at all levels, resiliency,” said Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) Director Delilah Walsh. “It mad...

Las Cruces Utilities Pollution Prevention Keeps Water and Infrastructure Safe

By Cassie McClure

Published in Las Cruces Sun-News 12.18.2021

Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) has many programs that keep residents safe. However, unless there is industry knowledge – having worked at a restaurant or large industrial plant – ...

Las Cruces Utilities Enhances Employee Educational and Career Opportunities

By Cassie McClure

Published in Las Cruces Bulletin 12.17.2021

There are many parts to Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) for new employees to learn. LCU uses an adapted version of the City of Las Cruces (City) Learning Management System (LMS) for onboarding and lea...

Las Cruces Utilities Gas Meter Training Ensures Accuracy

By Kelly Koepke for Las Cruces Utilities

Published in Las Cruces Sun-News 12.12.2021

Natural Gas Pressure and Service Technician, Isaac Armendarez, with Las Cruces Utilities (LCU), put his recent training to use before the class was even over. Armendarez an...

Las Cruces Utilities Helps the City Get in the Holiday Spirit

By Cassie McClure

Published in Las Cruces Bulletin 12.10.21

Were you able to get the perfect picture for your holiday card at the Las Cruces Utilities booth during the City of Las Cruces Tree Lighting Ceremony? Kids, and those young at heart, also received ...

Las Cruces Utilities Drivers Thank Residents for their Patience During Route Changes

By Cassie McClure

Published in Las Cruces Sun-News 12.05.21

The planning for Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) rebalancing solid waste routes took months. Still, when the new routes started on January 1, 2021, some pickup days changed not only for residents but al...

Don't Let Your Fats, Oils, and Grease Go Down Your Drain This Holiday Season

By Cassie McClure

Published in Las Cruces Bulletin 12.3.21

It’s getting cold outside, and the brief warmth that your drains might get from a flow of hot grease from your turkey will not add to the holiday cheer at your house. In fact, it may add s...

Water Talk: Gratitude for Hidden Infrastructure

By Interim Deputy Director Water Ronald N. Borunda and Cassie McClure 

Published in Las Cruces Sun-News 11.28.21

Around kitchen tables throughout the country, there will be gratitude for the food and the company of our friends and family. The suppo...

Get Protection From Disconnection

This is the time of the year when we all give thanks, count our blessings, and as the temperatures drop outside, make sure that the roof over our heads keeps our families warm. But for some families, staying warm is difficult due to financial st...

Exploring Options for a Beautiful City: Meet new LCU Board Commissioner Raymond Hickman

By Cassie McClure

Published in Sun-News 11.18.21

The November meeting of the Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) Board of Commissioners (Board) was the first for the new Commissioner, Raymond Hickman. It was a full schedule, with a work session before the regular me...

Las Cruces Utilities Updates Foothills Landfill Composting Facility Station

By Cassie McClure 

Published in Bulletin 11.19.21

While many in the community may have been taking time to work on random fixes around their homes during the pandemic, Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) did the same at some of their facilities, including t...