Human Resources

The Americans with Disability Act is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in everyday activities.

There are five different sections in the ADA Law, called titles, which set out requirements for different organizations. Title II establishes the requirements the City of Las Cruces must follow. The law recognized it will take time for the ADA to be fully implemented so the law also requires that a Transition Plan based on an assessment of barriers be developed and regularly updated. This plan helps the City identify barriers, establish priorities, and confirm successful implementation.

The ADA also guarantees the equal opportunities and rights to people with disabilities so that they have equal access to what the City provides. Some examples of these rights include:

• Equal access to employment opportunities.
• Requesting a change called a reasonable modification, if needed, to participate in city government, programs, and activities.
• Physical access to facilities like libraries, Natatorium, and senior centers.
• Equal access to transit, streets, sidewalks, trails, parks.
• Requesting an ASL interpreter for a City sponsored meeting.

Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory Board

The Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory Board meets every January, March, May, July, September and November at City Hall to discuss disability related issues that of interest to the public and update City of Las Cruces ADA Transition Plan by (a) continuing to track improvements to city buildings, facilities and public right-of-way, parks, and trails, (b) providing input and recommendations on priorities for ADA compliance, and (c) providing an opportunity for interested persons to participate in the development of the transition plan by submitting comments identifying barriers that may exist for persons with disabilities in accessing city-sponsored facilities or programs. Additionally, they monitor emerging ADA laws, regulations, and policies for updates.  The public is welcome to join us at any Americans with disability Act Board meeting. To learn the exact date of the meeting you may email ada@clcstaging.lascruces.gov or view Board meetings at  City of Las Cruces – Meeting Schedule.

Americans with Disabilities Act Evaluation and Transition Plan
The City follows the Americans with Disabilities Act to create a Transition Plan that documents known structural and programmatic barriers and provides a plan for remediation of areas that are not in compliance with the ADA. Saron McKee is the project manager of the transition plan and can be reached at smckee@clcstaging.lascruces.gov for questions.

Notice of nondiscrimination

The City of Las Cruces (“City”) does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in its services, programs or activities and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and all related laws. The City provides effective communication and reasonable modifications for qualified persons with disabilities, so they can take part in City programs, services, and activities.

If alternative communication or modifications are needed for an event, allow as much time as possible, but at least ten (10) business days prior to the event to process your request if possible.

If you would like to suggest a structural change, please contact the ADA coordinator.

Complaints of discrimination by a city owned or operated program, service, or activity to persons with disabilities should be directed to the ADA Compliance Coordinator.

ADA Coordinator
Saron McKee
ada@clcstaging.lascruces.gov
575-528-3039

ADA Documents

• ADA Transition Plan 2021 (PDF)
• Grievance Procedure and Public Notice Under ADA (PDF)
• ADA Transition Plan 2017 (PDF)
• Federal Highway Administration ADA Transition Plan Process Memo (PDF)
• Facility Maps (PDF)
• Facility Reports (PDF)
• Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Initial Prioritization Summary (PDF)
• ADA Action Log (PDF)
• ADA Modification Request (PDF)

The City complies with applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws, including but not limited to the following:

• Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act: Forbids Race, Color, National Origin Discrimination in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities.
• Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act: Forbids Discrimination in Employment based on Race, Color, Sex, National Origin and Religion.
• Equal Pay Act (“EPA”) of 1963: Forbids Pay Discrimination, between men and women, in the same occupation.
• Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) of 1967: Forbids Age (over 40) Discrimination in Employment.
• Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990: Forbids Disability Discrimination in Employment, Programs and Services and Public Accommodation.
• Sections 503 and 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Forbids Disability Discrimination by Federal Contractors.
• EO. 11246: Forbids Race/Color, National Origin, Sex, Religion Discrimination by Federal Contractors.
• Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (“GINA”): Forbids Genetic Information Discrimination in Employment.
• New Mexico Human Rights Act (“NMHRA”), of 1969: Forbids Employment Discrimination based on Race, Color, Sex, Age, Religion, Sexual Orientation, Sexual Identity, National Origin, Spousal Affiliation and Disability.
• Vietnam Era Readjustment Act of 1974 and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Provides for certain rights and nondiscrimination against our veterans and military personnel.

The New Mexico Human Rights Act, of 1969, as amended. The NMHRA is enforced by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, Human Rights Division. The contact information is 800-566-9471; or visit Department of Workforce Solutions. Under the NMHRA, individuals have up to 300 days within which to file a complaint of employment discrimination.

Titles VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act; the 1963 Equal Pay Act; the 1967 Age Discrimination in Employment Act; Title I, of the Americans with Disabilities Act; and Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act are enforced by the U. S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”). The EEOC can be reached at 800-669-4000; or online at U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Title VI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin, in programs and activities of agencies receiving federal financial assistance. Title VI is enforced by the Federal Transportation Administration (“FTA”) of the U. S Department of Transportation (“DOT”). The FTA can be reached at 888-446-4511; DOT can be reached at 1 202-366-0693; or at U.S. Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration.

Sections 503, 504, of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, E.O. 11246, Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974 and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (“USERRA”) are enforced by the U. S Department of Labor (“DOL”). a can be reached at 866-487-2365; or at U.S. Department of Labor.

The City’s Complaint/Grievance Resolution Process is established to facilitate the resolution of formal complaints of discrimination and comply with federal and state nondiscrimination requirements. It is available to complainants otherwise unable to resolve their issues. The City discrimination complaint resolution process is outlined, as well, on the City Discrimination Complaint Form. It requires the following:

• Filing of a formal (written) complaint, with the City’s EEO/ADA Office, within thirty (30) days of the most recent event, term or condition of alleged unlawful discrimination.
• Investigation of the complaint is to begin within five days, following the complaint filing.
• Within 45 days, the EEO/ADA Coordinator, or designee, shall forward a report to the City Attorney.
• The City Attorney, or designee, has fourteen (14) days to issue a determination to the City Manager.
• Thereafter, as may be necessary, the City Manager, or designee, shall review the determination and or report, for appropriate action. If necessary, such action may include forwarding the determination to the appropriate City Department Director.

All complainants are free to file formal complaints of discrimination with appropriate federal or state agencies, prior to, during and following the City’s processing of the complaint. In the event the complainant files with the appropriate federal or state agency, the City may elect to cease its internal processing of the complaint.

Benefits Program

The City of Las Cruces’ Employee Benefits program provides and administers benefits to the employees of the City of Las Cruces, the Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority, the South Central Solid Waste Authority and the Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley.

Goal

Our goal is to provide exceptional service and information in the administration of group health insurance, group life insurance, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and 457 Deferred Compensation programs in a timely, honest, fair, cost-effective, non-discriminatory, and professional manner in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.

Flexible Spending Accounts – ASIFLEX

Please call 888-602-4132, for more information.

Retirement

The City is a member of Public Employees Retirement Association of New Mexico (PERA). Employee participation is mandatory for those who qualify. Contact PERA locally at 505-476-9300, or toll free for New Mexico at 800-342-3422 or visit the PERA website.

For information regarding your retiree health and welfare benefits, please contact: 800-233-2576 or visit: New Mexico Retiree Health Care Authority

Deferred Compensation Representatives

Voluntary participation in 457 Deferred Compensation plans are offered as well through PERA SmartSave-Voya and Mission Square.

PERA SmartSave-Voya
Ronnie Uribe
ronnie.uribe@voya.com
(915) 204-9904

Mission Square Retirement
Julie Flores
(202) 809-2113
jaflores@missionsq.org
Mission Square Customer Service
1-800-669-7400
www.missionsq.org

Health Insurance Marketplace

New Mexico Health Insurance Marketplace (Affordable Healthcare Act): In the event you choose to waive your enrollment in the City’s medical benefits or are ineligible to enroll and would like information regarding the We Connect New Mexicans to Health Insurance – BeWell, New Mexico’s Health Insurance Marketplace (bewellnm.com)

Contact Us

Email the Benefits Program Coordinator Office: benefits@clcstaging.lascruces.gov

Physical Address: 700 N. Main Street, Las Cruces, NM 88001

Phone: (575) 528-3028

Helpful Links

• • Benefits Cost Matrix
  • State of New Mexico Benefits Plan Information

City Equal Opportunity/Americans with Disability Act (EEO/ADA Policy)

The City does not tolerate any form of unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (gender, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, ancestry, serious medical condition, age, disability and or retaliation, for exercising EEO/ADA related protected activity, in city employment, under city contracts, city-operated programs, services, facilities or in public accommodations.

Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO/ADA) Office

The EEO/ADA office assists with interpretation of City policy and federal and state laws dealing with discrimination. Additionally, the office may receive internal complaints; conduct internal investigations; and where appropriate, facilitate the resolution of said complaints. Further information regarding EEO/ADA discrimination complaint process, including filing an internal complaint, is located on this website and in Section 1103 of the City of Las Cruces Personnel Manual and Public and Las Cruces Municipal Code (“LCMC”), Chapter 14 – Human Rights – Article II – Discrimination – Division 2, revised April 4, 2013, and City Manager (“CM”) Policy, number 42, Customer Service/Public Complaint Policy. LCMC 405. ID. The City EEO/ADA Office documents the City’s processing of all formal discrimination complaints filed with the City

• Discrimination Complaint Form (English)
• Discrimination Complaint Form (Spanish)