Mayor Eric Enriquez City of Las Cruces | City of Las Cruces
Mayor Eric Enriquez City of Las Cruces | City of Las Cruces
Las Cruces police are currently investigating the death of a one-month-old infant, which occurred on January 24, 2025. Officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Poplar Avenue around 10:00 a.m. following a report concerning an unresponsive infant. The circumstances surrounding the infant's death remain under investigation, with further details expected to be released as they become available.
The City of Las Cruces Utilities Department has announced plans to implement a new latch for trash carts over the next 18 months, beginning in 2025. Additionally, efforts are underway to revitalize neighborhoods around El Paseo and S Solano corridors between Lohman and University Avenues.
Las Cruces Public Libraries is hosting a series of poetry discussions and crafting sessions titled "Palabras y Artesanias" (Words and Crafts). The first session, focused on ancestry and identity, will commence at 4 p.m.
The Citizens Police Academy offers a tuition-free, four-week program aimed at introducing community members to the Las Cruces Police Department. The next class is scheduled soon.
Opportunities for spring enrollment in various educational programs are available at Alameda, Cesar Chavez/Sunrise, Jornada, and Loma Heights locations. Enrollment costs $100 per semester with payment options.
Residents curious about city operations such as traffic light control or ballfield maintenance have opportunities to find answers through city-organized initiatives.
The City of Las Cruces is committed to supporting residents' career goals through accessible workforce development programs that include skills training and job placement services.
Lastly, the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Plaza de Las Cruces downtown—a festive event for community engagement.
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