City of Las Cruces
Recent News About City of Las Cruces
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The City of Las Cruces is inviting artists to participate in the Art Stop 2026, a rotating art exhibit that will be displayed at bus shelters across the city.
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The City of Las Cruces is set to update its Downtown Master Plan, which has been a key framework for the development of the city's central district since its initial adoption in the early 2000s and last revision in 2016.
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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Mayor Eric Enriquez attended the opening of Pedrena Senior Living Apartments in Las Cruces on September 30.
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The Museum of Art in Las Cruces is set to unveil a new exhibition titled "Into the Hourglass: Paño Arte from the Rudy Padilla Collection."
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The Activity Pool at the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center is set to reopen on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 8 a.m. after undergoing repairs.
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Las Cruces police have issued a warning to residents about scams that seek personal information or money through unsolicited calls, text messages, or social media contacts.
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A fire broke out at a mobile home located at the intersection of Elks Drive and Engler Road on Wednesday morning.
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Las Cruces Public Art and the City Art Board are inviting the public to attend a dedication ceremony for a new mural at the Youth Development and Diversion (YDD) facility.
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In my last column, I wrote about a grassroots petition drive to save single-family zoning in Las Cruces. I promised to give an update after the petition signatures were counted.
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The mayors of Las Cruces and Albuquerque have agreed to a friendly wager on Saturday’s football game between New Mexico State University and the University of New Mexico.
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Las Cruces Public Libraries is offering Chair Laughter Yoga classes on Wednesdays at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. The sessions are scheduled for 10:15 a.m. in the Roadrunner Room at Branigan Memorial Library, located at 200 E. Picacho Ave., accessible via Roadrunner Transit Route 1.
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The Las Cruces Police Department and Las Cruces Public Schools are reminding students about the consequences of making, posting, or sharing threats of shootings.
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Sean Heck, a 22-year veteran of the Las Cruces Fire Department, has been named Deputy Chief of Administration. He succeeds Deputy Chief Justin Allen, who retired in August 2024.
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The City Art Board and the Quality of Life Department are inviting artists to participate in the ‘Art Stop’ Bus Stop exhibit. This public art pilot program aims to display artwork on bus route shelters throughout the city.
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Pumpkin Palooza is returning to the Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center. The event will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
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The Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Pumpkin Palooza fall event on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center.
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Meerscheidt Recreation Center, located at 1600 E. Hadley Ave., will be closed on Saturday, Oct. 5, due to the 2024 Whole Enchilada Softball Tournament being held at Hadley Sports Complex.
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The City of Las Cruces invites residents to participate in the “Know Your City Seminar Series,” aimed at providing insights into various aspects of the city. The series will run until November 13, 2024.
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The Branigan Cultural Center is pleased to announce that it will offer a Death Café series during the month of October.
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The Branigan Cultural Center has announced a new exhibit titled "The Ballard Photo Studio: A Portrait of Community," featuring over 200 portraits and other photographic works by Las Cruces photographer Jim Ballard. The exhibit will open on Friday, October 4, 2024, and run through Saturday, February 15, 2025.