Mayor Eric Enriquez City of Las Cruces | City of Las Cruces
Mayor Eric Enriquez City of Las Cruces | City of Las Cruces
The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is scheduled for December 7, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the downtown Plaza de Las Cruces. The event aims to foster community spirit during the holiday season. Attendees can enjoy live performances by Organ Mountain High School Jazz Band and NMSU’s official cover band, Proud Pete.
Mayor Eric Enriquez will light the tree at 7 p.m., marking the official start of the holiday season.
For more information on this and other city events, residents are encouraged to stay informed about various happenings in Las Cruces. Additionally, safety tips for winter include scheduling a Pilot Relight and Safety Check early to avoid long wait times as colder weather approaches.
Other upcoming city events include a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Keep Las Cruces Beautiful program and changes to dog park rules where public input is sought. The city also observes Veterans Day with office closures but maintains emergency services.
Las Cruces will see an increase in minimum wage effective January 1, 2025, per the Las Cruces Municipal Code (LCMC). Programs like Lush and Lean continue to support water-wise gardening practices among residents.
The Peachtree Canyon Apartments groundbreaking ceremony is set for October 10, 2024, marking progress in affordable housing development. Pumpkin Palooza returns on October 5, 2024, at Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center. Residents interested in learning more about city operations can attend the "Know Your City Seminar Series."
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