News from September 2021


Doris Jean Guenther

Doris Jean Guenther - September 11, 2020


Juanita E. "Nita" Thomas

Juanita E. "Nita" Thomas - July 29, 1925 ~ August 27, 2021 (age 96)


Diane Kay (Grotegut) Brown

Diane Kay (Grotegut) Brown - September 28, 1944 ~ August 25, 2021 (age 76)


William Chase Burlingame

William Chase Burlingame - May 25, 1925 ~ August 15, 2021 (age 96)


Richard Baca

Richard Baca - August 22, 2021


Michelle Beccaleigh Montoya

Michelle Beccaleigh Montoya - August 31, 2021


Benito Torres Aguirre

Benito Torres Aguirre - March 21, 1940 ~ August 28, 2021 (age 81)


Joey F. Nogales

Joey F. Nogales - April 10, 1963 ~ August 31, 2021 (age 58)


Armelina "Mellie" Chavez

Armelina "Mellie" Chavez - December 21, 1930 ~ August 31, 2021 (age 90)


Sandra Sedillo

Sandra Sedillo - April 18, 1957 ~ August 31, 2021 (age 64)


Louie S. Montaño

Louie S. Montaño - August 16, 1941 ~ August 31, 2021 (age 80)



City Council to Meet September 7

The Las Cruces City Council will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021 in Council Chambers at City Hall, 700 N. Main St. for a regularly scheduled meeting.



National Night Out with Las Cruces Utilities

Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) joined City of Las Cruces (City) Police and Fire Departments during the National Night Out (NNO) event on Tuesday, August 3. NNO gives residents an evening to meet neighbors and area first responders, along with City staff.


Las Cruces Utilities Host County Interns to Contribute to Customer Education

First jobs are always nerve-wracking, but internships are a great way to ease into a job experience with the patient support of those already skilled in a career.


Las Cruces Utilities Celebrates Two New Interns

It was signing day for the new interns starting their careers with Las Cruces Utilities (LCU), and a buzz was in the air.


Las Cruces Utilities Aids with Local Flooding

Emergencies happen at all hours of the day, and Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) is prepared to jump into action – day or night, and even rain or shine. With rain threatening to overwhelm holding pools, LCU sent crews to ensure that families were kept safe during the storm.


Four Teens Charged in Wednesday Homicide

Police have arrested four teenagers believed to be responsible for Wednesday evening’s shooting in the Legends West neighborhood that resulted in the death of 16-year-old Dante Garcia.


LCU wins bid to dismiss $1.76 million in fees associated with Winter Storm Uri

This week, The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved a waiver of all penalties and interest associated with Winter Storm Uri imposed by El Paso Natural Gas Company (EPNG) on utilities, including Las Cruces Utilities (LCU).