City of Las Cruces
Recent News About City of Las Cruces
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Las Cruces appoints Michael Daniels as new fire chief
Michael Daniels, a seasoned member of the Las Cruces Fire Department with 19 years of experience, has been appointed as the new Fire Chief.
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Las Cruces Police Department hosts 'MOC on the Block' event
The Las Cruces Police Department (LCPD) is organizing its third "MOC on the Block" event, set to take place on March 25 at the Albertsons grocery store located on North Main Street.
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Las Cruces City Council designates four new metropolitan redevelopment areas
Las Cruces City Council convened on March 17, 2025, to approve a resolution identifying four new Metropolitan Redevelopment Areas (MRAs).
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Branigan Cultural Center seeks exhibit proposals for U.S. Declaration's anniversary
Branigan Cultural Center is inviting proposals for its 2026 exhibits, focusing on themes of cultural and historical significance related to the Borderlands and the U.S. Southwest.
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Inspector General Tucker to speak at Las Cruces Police event
Charles T. Tucker Jr., the Inspector General for the city, is set to speak at the Las Cruces Police Department's Bridging the Badge livestream event on March 18.
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Las Cruces hosts workshops to aid in city job applications
The City of Las Cruces is organizing three interactive workshops to assist job seekers in understanding the job search and application process for city employment.
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Teen video game club returns to Branigan Memorial Library
Las Cruces Public Libraries will host a monthly Video Game Club for teenagers at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library.
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Las Cruces Fire Department emphasizes importance of National Ladder Safety Month
March marks National Ladder Safety Month, and the Las Cruces Fire Department is urging both contractors and do-it-yourself enthusiasts to prioritize their safety when using ladders and other elevated platforms.
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Las Cruces police announce news conference on officer-involved shooting
The Las Cruces Police Department has scheduled a news conference for Thursday, March 20, at 11 a.m. to discuss an officer-involved shooting that took place on March 13.
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Fire damages vacant home on N. Alameda Boulevard in Las Cruces
A fire broke out at a vacant home on the 1300 block of N. Alameda Boulevard in Las Cruces early Friday, March 14, 2025.
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Task force probes officer-involved shooting in Las Cruces
Las Cruces police, in collaboration with the Officer-involved Incident Task Force, are investigating a shooting that injured an armed man on March 13, 2025.
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Lush and Lean workshops offer free water-wise gardening advice in Las Cruces
Residents of Las Cruces have an opportunity to learn about water-wise gardening and landscaping through the annual Lush and Lean program.
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Lil' Sluggers youth baseball league registration opens March 27 in Las Cruces
Registration for the Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department's Lil' Sluggers T-ball and coach-pitch youth baseball league will open on March 27.
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Las Cruces Police Department's outreach unit addresses business concerns
The Las Cruces Police Department's Community Outreach unit is set to address various issues affecting local businesses during a scheduled six-hour operation on Thursday.
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Las Cruces enforces lodgers tax on short-term rentals
The City of Las Cruces has issued a reminder to short-term rental property owners regarding their obligation to pay the lodgers tax.
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Las Cruces officials discuss ambulance services and opioid settlement funds
Las Cruces City Council and Dona Ana County Commissioners held a joint work session on March 10, 2025, to discuss updates on ambulance services and opioid settlement funds.
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Fire damages shed behind medical facility in Las Cruces
Firefighters in Las Cruces responded to a fire early Tuesday morning that damaged a shed behind a medical facility on South Telshor Boulevard.
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East Madrid Avenue water outage rescheduled; new date pending
Residents in the East Madrid Avenue area, specifically from Mesquite Street to Solano Drive, should be aware of a rescheduled water outage.
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East Mesa pickleball courts to close intermittently for shade installation
The pickleball courts at the East Mesa Public Recreation Center will undergo intermittent closures starting March 17, 2025.
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Las Cruces closes sports fields after light pole incident
The sports fields at Hadley Sports Complex, including Harty, Paz, Ron Galla, and Maag, as well as the Apodaca Park softball fields, were closed last week due to safety concerns.