City of Las Cruces
Recent News About City of Las Cruces
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Valley View Park residents and nearby neighbors are in for a treat as the Lift Up Las Cruces block party is set to take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024.Residents are urged to mark their calendars and prepare to come together for a day of fun, food, and community spirit. The event, scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon, promises to be a free family-friendly affair that aims to bring the neighborhood closer.The block party will provide a platform for individuals to engage with City departments and local organizations. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their ideas for...
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Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) has announced its competitive Internship Program, which awards internships to students pursuing technology programs. According to LCU, the program leads to a career in various fields of operation within the organization.The LCU Internship Program provides a range of benefits to participants, including financial support for tuition and eligible fees, annual payments for educational costs, biweekly stipends, and opportunities for work experience. The program also offers full-time employment opportunities after graduation in technology-related...
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The City of Las Cruces Water Conservation has revealed the schedule for the 2024 Spring 2 Lush and Lean Program. The program offers free workshops on select Thursdays in April and May aimed at promoting water conservation and sustainable gardening practices.The workshops will take place at the Branigan Memorial Library Roadrunner Room, located at 200 E. Picacho Avenue, starting at 5:45 p.m. The schedule includes a variety of topics presented by experts in the field.Marisa Thompson, Ph.D., Extension Urban Horticulture Specialist at NMSU, will kick off the series on April...
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The Small Business Storefront Repair Program has recently been launched, offering small businesses the opportunity to apply for up to $2,500 in grant funding to assist with repairing storefront property damages. The funds are specifically designated for damages that occurred on or after January 1, 2021, providing support for businesses to address both current and past damages out of pocket. Applications are now open for businesses that have been operational since May 11, 2023.ABC Printing on Main Street is among the businesses that have already benefited from this...
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The City of Las Cruces has announced a significant initiative to update its Land Development Code through the Realize Las Cruces project. According to a statement from the city, the project aims to regulate the use and development of land within the City limits and surrounding areas in certain cases.The project has reached a milestone as the initial draft of the revised development code is now available for public review and comment. The city has set the initial comment period to run until April 5, 2024, providing residents and stakeholders with an opportunity to offer...
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Las Cruces, Mar 11 2024 - The City Art Board and Las Cruces Public Art have announced the upcoming Chalk the Plaza event set to take place at the ¡MIRA! Las Cruces spring festival on April 27. The event is a street chalk art competition scheduled from noon to 6 p.m.According to the organizers, participating artists or artist teams will have the opportunity to compete for the People's Choice Award and Best of Show. Prizes for the event are generously provided by Visit Las Cruces.Those interested in learning more about the event and submitting an application are...
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The City of Las Cruces Housing & Neighborhood Services Section has prepared the 2024 Annual Action Plan. According to a statement from the department, "The City of Las Cruces Housing & Neighborhood Services Section has prepared the 2024 Annual Action Plan." This proposed plan outlines the City’s intended use of HUD funding. The department further clarified, "This proposed plan details the City’s proposed use of HUD funding."The 2024 Annual Action Plan will be available for public comment for a period of 30 days starting from March 11, 2024, until April 10, 2024. Residents...
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The City of Las Cruces is calling on high school students aged 14-18 to participate in the upcoming 2024 Developing Youth Leaders Academy Program. According to Catrina Godinez, the Community Engagement Manager, the program aims to provide a hands-on approach for students to learn about City government and its operations.Godinez stated, "Participants will take field trips to various City facilities while exploring career options within City government. They will also earn Certificates of completion for their commitment to the program."The Developing Youth Leaders Academy...
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The City of Las Cruces Utilities Water Conservation program has announced the schedule for its 2024 Spring Lush and Lean Program. The workshops, designed to promote water conservation and sustainable landscaping practices, will be held every Thursday in March from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Branigan Library Roadrunner Room, located at 200 E. Picacho Avenue.The presentations, which will begin promptly at 5:45 p.m., will cover a range of topics related to gardening and landscaping in the desert climate of southern New Mexico. Stephanie Walker, Ph.D., Extension Vegetable...
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A billboard recently displayed in Las Cruces raised some questions from city residents — along with the hackles of some city officials.
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Jackson Women’s Health Organization has been the focal point of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which took away the constitutional right for women to have abortions.
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The Las Cruces Public Schools district is adopting an extended school year, due to the lingering impact of the pandemic.
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The Las Cruces economy, and in particular restaurants and small business, are facing an extremely uphill battle.
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. I am among the grassroots coalition of parents and concerned citizens who fought against the eventual passage of Policy JBC at Las Cruces Public Schools on May 18, 2021.
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Incumbent New Mexico Teacher of the Year Lorynn Guerrero used her platform to say that she wants to focus on graduation pathways.
- Las Cruces City Council unanimously passes resolution calling for better pathway to U.S. citizenship
The Las Cruces City Council on Nov. 15 voted unanimously to approve a resolution that calls for the U.S. to craft a better pathway for immigrants to achieve American citizenship.
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The following agenda will be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Las Cruces, New Mexico, at a public hearing held on November 23, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 700 N. Main Street, Las Cruces, New Mexico.
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The Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (CIAC) to be held November 18, 2021, has been CANCELLED.
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U.S. Rep. Yvette Herrell (R-N.M.) earlier this month introduced legislation that would change the name of the Veterans Affairs clinic in Las Cruces to the “Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic.”
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The following is the agenda for the City of Las Cruces Economic Development Policy Review Committee for November 17, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall, 700 N. Main St., Las Cruces, New Mexico in the Las Cruces Conference Room 2007-B