Developing Youth Leaders Academy

Community Engagement is facilitating a program for High School students to gain knowledge about how our local government works and what resources our City government provides to improve the community’s Quality of Life. Interested students shall fill out the Digital Application form below to apply for the Academy which runs October 6 – 10,  2025.

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Schedule of Events

Date (2025)TimeDepartment
Title
Location2nd Location
10/61-4 p.m.City Management/CouncilLeading Our CityCity Hall, 700 N. Main St.
10/7
1-4 p.m.Police & Fire DepartmentsProtecting Our CityE. Picacho Ave. (LCPD/LCFD)or East Mesa Public Safety Complex
10/8
1-4 p.m.Quality of Life/Visit Las CrucesFun Education Through Our CityBranigan LibraryArt or Museum of Nature and Science Main Street.
10/91-4 p.m.Public Works/Parks & Rec.
Infrastructure and Activities in Our City1501 E. Hadley Ave. (Public Works)Meerscheidt Rec. Center
10/101-4 p.m.UtilitiesProviding and Protecting Important City Resources680 Motel Blvd