Category: Government
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Morales Appointed Deputy Director of Economic Development
In her new position, Morales will oversee a broad range of initiatives designed to foster a vibrant and resilient local economy.
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Las Cruces City Council Approves Master Plan for Airport
Andy Hume, Director of the Las Cruces International Airport, said the airport followed a comprehensive three-year process for developing an ambitious Master Plan.
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Infrastructure: Ethel Avenue and Houma Street Reconstruction Project Meeting May 22
Improvements will include replacing and upgrading the pavement, curb and gutter, curb ramps, street lighting, and signage.
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County Utilities Office will close for morning staff meeting, April 23
The Utilities payment window at the Government Center, 845 N. Motel Blvd. will also be closed so that staff may attend the meeting.
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City of Las Cruces Offers Tips for Safe Outdoor Adventures
Be aware of changing weather conditions and the potential for flash floods from rains that might fall upstream from your location.
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Killed Bills: Governor Lujan Grisham vetoes 16 bills
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today vetoed 16 bills from the 2025 legislative session.
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Public Works: Flood Prevention Project Underway in La Union
Along with consultants at Smith Engineering Company, the Flood Commission has conceptually designed 7 Phases of flood control improvements in La Union, and recently broke ground on the construction of Phase 1.
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Promotion: Joaquin Murillo Selected as Deputy Director of Wastewater
This promotion marks a significant step in Murillo’s career, which began in the Wastewater line of business.
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Water Outage Planned for Part of Mesa Central Drive in Las Cruces
The temporary outage is expected to last from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
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Rivera Named New Mexico Clerk of the Year
Members of City Council, the governing body for the City of Las Cruces, nominated Rivera and listed her goals of transparency and responsiveness as highlights in the application process.
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Governor Lujan Grisham signs budget bills with line-item vetoes
“These appropriations bills represent significant investments in New Mexico’s future, from education and healthcare to critical infrastructure.”
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New Mexico Sounds Alarm Over Dismantling of Elections; Elected Officials at All Levels Issue Dire Warnings–Entire Bill Text Included
Voting should be accessible, secure, and fair—and changes to election law should never make it harder for citizens to participate.
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Governor Lujan Grisham signs 22 bills into law
A complete list of bills signed by the governor on April 10, 2025
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Enacting Law: New Mexico law lowering state employee health care costs signed by Governor, goes into effect July 1
Under SB 376, the state’s contribution to employee health insurance premiums will increase, significantly lowering costs for workers.
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Governor Lujan Grisham signs 10 bills into law
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed 10 bills addressing a wide range of issues including worker protections, education, public safety, economic development, and community support.
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Water Outage Planned for Brittany Estates and Estados Serenos April 15
Adjacent areas also may be affected by the outage. If water on your street is scheduled to be turned off, a door hanger notice will be posted a minimum of 24-hours in advance.
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County designates April 18 as Spring Holiday
Public safety workers, such as animal control, detention center and law enforcement officers, firefighters will remain at work, as their roles are essential to maintaining core County operations.
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Enacting Law: Governor signs Strategic Water Supply and environmental protection bills
“The Strategic Water Supply program unlocks economic opportunities by providing brackish water for manufacturing and clean energy development, while preserving our freshwater for other vital uses.”
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Enacting Law: Governor Lujan Grisham signs 41 bills into law
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed 41 bills into law, addressing a wide range of priorities including healthcare access, economic development, education, environmental protection, and public safety.
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“Operation Zia Shield”: New Mexico National Guard Names Civilian Deployment, and Sets Mission Parameters
Operation Zia Shield is scheduled to begin mid-May once the Soldiers and Airmen have completed their training.
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Enacting Law: Governor signs law strengthening caregiver accountability
The new law enhances background check requirements for caregivers, expanding the list of disqualifying offenses to ensure those providing care meet stricter standards.
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City of Albuquerque Clarifies National Guard Mission as “Public Safety Assistance”
The New Mexico National Guard offered to help, so APD requested civilian, “PSA-like” support to help maintain momentum in the fight against crime as it prepares for the seasonal uptick in activity.
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Governor authorizes National Guard to support Albuquerque Police Department
Their training to assist APD is already underway under the supervision of the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security, Department of Public Safety, State Police and APD.
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Governor Lujan Grisham signs 60 bills into law
In addition to the bills signed, above, the Governor will hold a signing event April 8, 2025, when Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will join state legislators at the State Capitol to sign four bills related to the implementation of the 50-Year Water Action Plan and PFAS environmental controls.
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County Property Notices of Value will go out May 1
Notices of Value will be mailed to property owners May 1 this year. Throughout the state, county assessors are generally required to mail them around April 1.
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City Cashiering Closed to the Public 8 a.m. to Noon on April 10
Normal business hours will resume immediately after this period.
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REAL ID needed to fly commercial or enter a federal facility beginning May 7
Currently, 80 percent of New Mexico credentials are REAL ID compliant.
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Two-Month Traffic Diversion in Old Mesilla Starts Today
The project that will be shutting down Calle de Santiago from Calle de Arroyo and Calle De Picacho will be starting on Monday March 31st.
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Water Outage Planned for Stern Drive Waterline Extension Project
Homes in the area of 2900 Broadmoor Drive in Las Cruces may experience a water outage between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 to accommodate the Stern Drive Waterline Extension Project.
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Sports Fields Light Pole Safety Update: Galla to Open; Maag to Open (for “Days Only” Use); Paz and Harty to Open Later (for “Days Only” Use)
On March 10, 2025, the City announced the closure of the Hadley Sports Complex (which includes Harty, Paz, Ron Galla and Maag fields) and Apodaca softball fields to assess the safety concerns around the stability of the poles.
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Amanda Bowen named new County Emergency Manager
Bowen has worked for OEM for nearly six years and has proven to be an invaluable asset.
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Las Cruces Spring/Summer Water Restrictions Start April 1st… No Foolin’
When calling, please provide the day, time, location, or address.
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City of Las Cruces Announces Richard Hanway as New Transit Director
Hanway has nearly 30 years of experience in the transportation industry and a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
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Las Cruces City Council Receives Updates on Upcoming Budget, CIP Program and Airport
The proposed new budget will next be presented during a City Council work session and public hearing set for April 14, 2025.
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Governor signs bills supporting New Mexico veterans
The legislation, which expands property tax exemptions and provides free access to state parks, represents New Mexico’s commitment to supporting those who have served our country.
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City Reminds Residents: Before You Dig Call 811
To request a locate or to ask questions about what is required, contact New Mexico One Call Toll Free at 811 Or Submit Your Request Online At The New Mexico 811 Website.