
Las Cruces small businesses within the El Paseo/South Solano Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) can get up to $5,000 for security upgrades.
Applications open Nov 3, 2025.
For more information and to apply visit: LasCruces.gov/SafetyImprovementProgram.
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