City of Las Cruces
Recent News About City of Las Cruces
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Family Assistance and Resource Center closing Friday for shooting victims' aid
Friday marks the final opportunity for individuals affected by the March 21, 2025, shooting at Young Park to access services at the Family Assistance and Resource Center.
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Las Cruces water outage planned for April 2, 2025, for extension project
Homes located on 2900 Broadmoor Drive in Las Cruces are set to experience a planned water outage on April 2, 2025, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The disruption will support the Stern Drive Waterline Extension Project, according to city officials.
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Las Cruces addresses light pole safety concerns at sports fields
The Parks & Recreation and Public Works Departments of Las Cruces are collaborating to address light pole safety issues at the Hadley Sports Complex and Apodaca Softball Fields.
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Las Cruces City Council discusses budget updates and airport master plan
City Council held a work session on March 24, 2025, to discuss the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget, the Capital Improvements Program (CIP), and the Las Cruces International Airport’s Master Plan.
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Family assistance center offers free services after Young Park incident
The Family Assistance and Resource Center is set to continue offering free services for those affected by the recent shooting at Young Park.
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Las Cruces appoints Richard Hanway as new transit director
The City of Las Cruces has announced the appointment of Richard Hanway as the new Transit Director.
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Las Cruces Police warn against fraudulent crowdfunding after Young Park tragedy
The Las Cruces Police Department has issued a warning to residents about fraudulent GoFundMe accounts exploiting the recent tragedy at Young Park.
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Las Cruces Utilities seeks customer feedback through email survey
Las Cruces Utilities has teamed up with Bellomy Research to conduct a customer survey among residential natural gas customers in Las Cruces.
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Las Cruces introduces water restrictions starting April 1
Citywide water restrictions for the spring and summer will begin on April 1, prohibiting the watering of outdoor vegetation from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during this period.
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Parks department plans weekly hikes in southwest trails this spring
The Parks and Recreation Department has announced a series of weekly hiking and walking events scheduled for April and May.
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Las Cruces Police caution against fake crowdfunding after Young Park tragedy
The Las Cruces Police Department has issued a warning to residents about potential fraudulent crowdfunding efforts following the recent tragedy at Young Park.
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Las Cruces announces new spring/summer water restrictions starting April
Citywide water restrictions in Las Cruces will take effect on April 1, limiting the watering of outside vegetation between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. The annual schedule permits residents with even-numbered addresses to water their plants on Tuesdays,...
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Fourth suspect arrested in Young Park shooting incident
A 15-year-old boy was taken into custody on Sunday afternoon for his involvement in a shooting that occurred at Young Park last Friday.
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Las Cruces mayor pro tem calls for action after Young Park shooting
Mayor Pro Tem Bencomo has issued a statement following the recent mass shooting at Young Park.
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Family Assistance Center opens after Young Park shooting
In response to the recent mass shooting at Young Park, several organizations are offering free services at a Family Assistance and Resource Center on Monday and Tuesday.
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Police seek leads in Young Park shooting that killed three
Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Friday night at Young Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
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Las Cruces police chief provides update on March 13 shooting
Las Cruces Police Department Chief Jeremy Story provided updates on the March 13 shooting incident during a news conference held on March 20.
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Las Cruces firefighters respond to four fires in one day
Las Cruces firefighters were kept busy over a 16-hour period, tackling four separate fires.
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Las Cruces begins playground replacements in three parks starting March 24
The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department is set to commence the replacement of playgrounds at three local parks.
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Safe Digging Month highlights importance of calling 811 before digging
April marks Safe Digging Month, emphasizing the importance of calling 811 before starting any digging projects.