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Nestled in the Mesilla Valley against the dramatic backdrop of the Organ Mountains, Las Cruces, New Mexico, blends rich cultural heritage with the beauty of the Chihuahuan Desert. Our sun-kissed city offers a unique blend of Old West charm and modern convenience. Las Cruces also serves as a cultural crossroad with its vibrant farmers’ markets, local wineries, and a thriving arts scene that celebrates the area’s Spanish and Native American legacies.
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Minimum Wage Notice for 2026
Pursuant to the Las Cruces Municipal Code (LCMC) the minimum wage will increase for Las Cruces, effective January 1, 2026.…
All-City High School Art Show
The All-City High School Art Show is an annual exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center celebrating the creativity and artistic growth of…
Short-Term Rental Registration Requirements
The City of Las Cruces has adopted regulations for short-term rentals to support safety, accountability, and neighborhood quality of life.…
Meet The Mayor
Mayor Eric Enriquez is the first new Mayor the City of Las Cruces has had since 2008.
He was elected in November 2023 and began service as Mayor January 1, 2024.
Prior to his role as Mayor, Enriquez served the City of Las Cruces as an Assistant City Manager and Fire Chief before his retirement from the municipality.
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The City of Las Cruces is a home-rule city governed by its charter and has a council-manager form of government. The City Council is the city’s governing body with the Mayor as its presiding officer.
Council Meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month for regular Meetings, and the 2nd and 4th Mondays for Work Sessions.
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Street Updates
Intermittent Lane Closures – El Paseo Rd. | Mar. 10 – Mar. 13, 2026
Commuters on El Paseo Road between Sandell Road and Lee Whisman Street will experience intermittent lane closures starting Tuesday, March 10, 2026, and lasting through Friday, March 13, 2026. A&J Boring will be placing underground utilities as part of a wire utility permit. Access to residences and businesses will be…
Intermittent Lane Closures – Telshor Blvd. | Mar. 3 – Mar. 6, 2026
Northbound commuters on Telshor Boulevard between Missouri Ave. and University Ave. will experience intermittent lane closures starting Tuesday, March 3, 2026, and continuing through Friday, March 6, 2026. H&H Underground will be placing underground utilities as part of a wire utility permit. Access to residences and businesses will be maintained…
Shoulder Work – N. Jornada Rd. | Mar. 2 – Mar. 5, 2026
Las Cruces motorists will experience shoulder work on N. Jornada Road from Engler Road heading north to the City limits beginning Monday, March 2, 2026, and lasting for three days. H & H Underground will be installing underground infrastructure for Comcast. Access to residences and businesses will be maintained throughout…
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City Joins REDI Sites Program to Attract Investment to Las Cruces Innovation & Industrial Park
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CLCTV, Economic Development, News Releases
The City of Las Cruces is proud to announce its participation in the REDI Sites program, a first-of-its-kind national standard for evaluating site readiness for U.S. office and industrial projects. Administered by the Site Selectors Guild, the REDI Sites program provides a rigorous, third party reviewed…
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Meerscheidt Recreation Center Recreation Closure
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CLCTV, News Releases, Parks and Recreation
Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Ave., will close both gymnasiums from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 9–13 and again March 16–20 to allow for ongoing construction. No adult programming or open gym will take place March 9-21, 2026. Evening practice rentals scheduled for the…
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Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday
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CLCTV, News Releases, Public Safety
The Las Cruces police and fire departments encourage homeowners and tenants to check smoke alarms and install new batteries this weekend when daylight saving time begins and clocks are adjusted to ‘spring forward’ one hour. Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8,…
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