Category: Government
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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.
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Las Cruces City Council Approves New Metropolitan Redevelopment Areas
The new MRAs are the Amador Proximo and South Area, the Apodaca and Lift-Up Area, the East of Solano Neighborhood Area and the Mesquite District Area
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Myers Road in Vado Closed; More Fog Sealing in County District 5
Crews are continuing work to fix the issue and repair Myers Rd.
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City Names Michael Daniels as New Fire Chief
Daniels replaces Jason Smith who retired Jan. 31 after 22 years of service. Deputy Chief Sean Heck has been serving as Interim Fire Chief since Feb. 1.
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Doña Ana Fire Rescue Graduates 21 Cadets–Ceremony March 28
Following the graduation, new firefighters will complete a one-year probation period in the field.
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Roughly 21,000 Department of Defense Civilians Volunteered for Deferred Resignation
A senior defense official told the media today that approximately 21,000 Defense Department civilian employees volunteered to participate in the Deferred Resignation Program.
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Thinking About Applying to Work for the City of Las Cruces? Workshops Announced to Walk you Through the Process
Human Resources staff will guide participants through the online process and further offer tips for a successful interview.
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2025 Citizens Police Academy Draws to an End
The Citizens Police Academy concluded March 13 with a graduation ceremony for the 23 area residents who completed the program.
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Breaking: Inspector General on Tonight’s Bridging the Badge [Link and Video]
Charles T. Tucker Jr., the City’s Inspector General, will be guest speaker during the Las Cruces Police Department’s March 18 Bridging the Badge livestream.
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County migrates to .gov domain
Emails from Doña Ana County employees will convert to “@donaana.gov.”
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New Fire Station 9 Footings Poured; Completion Expected February 2026
With this progress, the project is now about 12% complete.
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County Planning & Zoning Commission Seeks 3 new members
Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m., Friday, April 4.
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City, County Discuss Ambulance Services in Joint Work Session
The City and County are alleging that AMR has consistently failed to meet response-time standards throughout the life of the agreement.
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Las Cruces Neighborhood Associations and Neighborhood Watches invited to attend March 15 meeting
The meeting will be held at Las Cruces City Hall in the Council Chambers at 700 N. Main Street.
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To Be Rescheduled–East Madrid Avenue Water Outage in Las Cruces
The Water Outage Notice below was distributed on March 10, 2025. The outage will need to be rescheduled. There are no additional details at this time.
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Las Cruces Fire Hydrants to be Inspected
The annual inspections are vital to the Las Cruces Fire Department’s Insurance Services Office score which can determine the cost of insurance for homeowners and businesses.
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Traffic detour on Holman Road starts Today (March 7)
Doña Ana County will set up a temporary detour on Holman Road starting Friday Mar. 7, as part of the Dragonfly Channel Project, which is 3.7 miles north of Bataan Memorial West on Holman Road and runs north and south.
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Emergency Rental Assistance Program closes
For more than three years, the program provided rent and utilities assistance to renters who were impacted by the pandemic.
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Enron-Style Management Comes to the Department of Defense
Emails went out to all civilian employees of the Department of Defense, yesterday, requesting “five bullet points detailing their work accomplishments from the prior week.”
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Chris Faivre Selected as City of Las Cruces Community Development Director
Faivre has 24 years of municipal government experience in leadership, economic development, and strategic planning.
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County fog seals roads in Dist. 5 throughout March
All roads will remain open but access may be reduced to a single lane, while undergoing repairs.
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“English” Executive Order Invites Chaos and Abuse… Again
Yesterday, March 1, 2025, Executive Order “Designating English as the Official Language of the United States” was signed into existence.
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Governor signs landmark public safety and behavioral health bills
The bills the governor signed Thursday reflect serious concerns about public safety she heard from constituents during town halls she hosted across 15 New Mexico communities over the past year.
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NM Motor Vehicle Division planned outage for online services this weekend
The New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division online services systems and retail kiosks will be unavailable starting at 5 p.m. Friday, February 28, through Monday, March 3, at 6 a.m.
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Police Auditor Presents Biannual Report to Las Cruces City Council
OIR determines if the cases were complete, objective and thorough in terms of the investigative process, and that actions taken in response to the internal investigations were appropriate.
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Las Cruces Water Outage Planned for Today Near Acacia Road and Ocotillo Road Intersection
The outage will enable the City of Las Cruces Water Department to replace three – 2” water valves and a 2” flushing hydrant at the Intersection.
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Brief Justice Department Statement Claims Executive Control of the Judiciary
“The [Justice] Department is restoring constitutional accountability so that Executive Branch officials answer to the President and to the people.”
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Presidential IT transformation saves costs, improves readiness and security
Through innovation and efficiency, the 30-person team significantly enhanced the White House’s communications infrastructure and operational efficiency for the Presidential Information Technology Committee.