Category: Government

A fog seal is an application of a specially formulated asphalt emulsion, or thin liquid oil to seal narrow cracks, restore some flexibility to the pavement surface and help preserve its underlying structure.

The City of Las Cruces and Doña Ana County will observe Presidents’ Day. See closures, below:

In fiscal year 2023, El Paso Electric collected and paid approximately $1.779 million in franchise fees to the City.

The consultant team will host their last public event booth at New Mexico State University’s Corbett Center, 1600 International Mall, in Lobby 1, near the food court, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12.

A fog seal is an application of a specially formulated asphalt emulsion, or thin liquid oil to seal narrow cracks, restore some flexibility to the pavement surface and help preserve its underlying structure.

The City of Las Cruces will be recognized at this year’s National Community Development Association (NCDA) conference in Washington, DC for the role it played in the expansion of the Casa de Peregrinos Food Pantry using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.

The MOU resolves the state support the program with a $5 million capital outlay appropriation for the purchase of all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission school buses, installation of charging stations, other resources, and management costs of the pilot, which would begin during the 2025-2026 school year and continue into the 2026-2027 school year. 

If the volunteer tax preparers’ timeslots are full for the day, walk-ins may be turned away. 

While the coalition’s broader legal challenge proceeds, the NMDOJ is gathering information from programs affected by the funding freeze.

“We want to assure you that Doña Ana County is committed to supporting all residents, regardless of immigration status.”

“We are committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring public safety, but we must also safeguard the ability of families and children to access education, healthcare, and justice without fear of persecution.”

he annual report, completed by the Finance Services Department in accordance with City Charter and the Government Accounting Standards Board, had no findings which is outstanding.

A Las Cruces jury ruled in favor of the City of Las Cruces and LCPD officers who were defendants in a civil lawsuit brought by a man arrested in July 2022.

The new latch will be implemented within the next 18 months (beginning in 2025). When the implementation begins, depends on the service route.

This new innovative development combines affordable housing with essential on-site supportive services, creating a holistic solution for individuals and families in need and addresses the housing instability in Las Cruces.

The City of Las Cruces Minimum Wage will increase on Jan. 1, 2025 from $12.36 to $12.65 an hour. The minimum hourly wage for tipped employees will increase from $4.95 to $5.06 an hour, pursuant to the Las Cruces Municipal Code (LCMC).

Based on available records, LCU knows of 20,637 water service lines of unknown material and 15,627 water service lines that are known to be non-lead pipes.

Wipes of all kinds should be thrown in the trash and not flushed down a toilet even though packaging may indicate they are are “flushable.”

The new Shopping Cart Ordinance, adopted by City Council in August 2024, makes it unlawful to remove from the premises, possess, abandon or alter a shopping cart that belongs to a retail establishment.

Six more electric buses slated to join the fleet in 2025. City sets goals for increasing utilization of public transportation.

Our broader community filled the Las Cruces Convention Center and took full advantage of the opportunity to address a menagerie of concerns, support and grievances.

The City of Las Cruces has launched its Strategic Plan Public Dashboard, a platform that provides an interactive snapshot showcasing progress toward the City’s strategic goals.

Las Cruces Police Department Chief Jeremy Story has introduced a summary of changes that can be made to help make Las Cruces a [safer place].

Funeral services and the procession route for fallen Las Cruces Police Department Officer Jonah Hernandez are set for Wednesday in El Paso, Texas.