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Lift Up Las Cruces Block Party Set to Bring Community Together on May 18, 2024
Valley View Park residents and nearby neighbors are in for a treat as the Lift Up Las Cruces block party is set to take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024.Residents are urged to mark their calendars and prepare to come together for a day of fun, food, and community spirit. The event, scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon, promises to be a free family-friendly affair that aims to bring the neighborhood closer.The block party will provide a platform for individuals to engage with City departments and local organizations. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their ideas for...
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LCU Internship Program Offers Valuable Opportunities for Technology Students
Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) has announced its competitive Internship Program, which awards internships to students pursuing technology programs. According to LCU, the program leads to a career in various fields of operation within the organization.The LCU Internship Program provides a range of benefits to participants, including financial support for tuition and eligible fees, annual payments for educational costs, biweekly stipends, and opportunities for work experience. The program also offers full-time employment opportunities after graduation in technology-related...
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Las Cruces Water Conservation Announces Lush and Lean Spring 2 Program Schedule
The City of Las Cruces Water Conservation has revealed the schedule for the 2024 Spring 2 Lush and Lean Program. The program offers free workshops on select Thursdays in April and May aimed at promoting water conservation and sustainable gardening practices.The workshops will take place at the Branigan Memorial Library Roadrunner Room, located at 200 E. Picacho Avenue, starting at 5:45 p.m. The schedule includes a variety of topics presented by experts in the field.Marisa Thompson, Ph.D., Extension Urban Horticulture Specialist at NMSU, will kick off the series on April...
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Small Businesses Can Apply for Storefront Repair Grants Through New Program
The Small Business Storefront Repair Program has recently been launched, offering small businesses the opportunity to apply for up to $2,500 in grant funding to assist with repairing storefront property damages. The funds are specifically designated for damages that occurred on or after January 1, 2021, providing support for businesses to address both current and past damages out of pocket. Applications are now open for businesses that have been operational since May 11, 2023.ABC Printing on Main Street is among the businesses that have already benefited from this...
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City of Las Cruces Launches Realize Las Cruces Project to Update Land Development Code
The City of Las Cruces has announced a significant initiative to update its Land Development Code through the Realize Las Cruces project. According to a statement from the city, the project aims to regulate the use and development of land within the City limits and surrounding areas in certain cases.The project has reached a milestone as the initial draft of the revised development code is now available for public review and comment. The city has set the initial comment period to run until April 5, 2024, providing residents and stakeholders with an opportunity to offer...
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Chalk the Plaza Call for Artists
Las Cruces, Mar 11 2024 - The City Art Board and Las Cruces Public Art have announced the upcoming Chalk the Plaza event set to take place at the ¡MIRA! Las Cruces spring festival on April 27. The event is a street chalk art competition scheduled from noon to 6 p.m.According to the organizers, participating artists or artist teams will have the opportunity to compete for the People's Choice Award and Best of Show. Prizes for the event are generously provided by Visit Las Cruces.Those interested in learning more about the event and submitting an application are...
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City of Las Cruces Releases 2024 Annual Action Plan for Public Comment
The City of Las Cruces Housing & Neighborhood Services Section has prepared the 2024 Annual Action Plan. According to a statement from the department, "The City of Las Cruces Housing & Neighborhood Services Section has prepared the 2024 Annual Action Plan." This proposed plan outlines the City’s intended use of HUD funding. The department further clarified, "This proposed plan details the City’s proposed use of HUD funding."The 2024 Annual Action Plan will be available for public comment for a period of 30 days starting from March 11, 2024, until April 10, 2024. Residents...
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CITY OF LAS CRUCES: Anonymous Donor Gifts Musical Instruments to Weed and Seed Program
The holiday spirit is alive and well in Las Cruces. The City's Weed and Seed program participants have been gifted with musical instruments this year.
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CITY OF LAS CRUCES: City of Las Cruces Holiday Schedule 2020
City Hall and most other City of Las Cruces offices will be closed to the public Thursday, Dec. 24, Friday, Dec. 25 and Friday, Jan. 1, for the Winter Holiday, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day holidays. Emergency services such as fire and police will not be affected.
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CITY OF LAS CRUCES: City of Las Cruces Names Miguel Dominguez as Police Chief
The City of Las Cruces administration has announced it has selected Miguel Dominguez as the next Chief of Police.
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CITY OF LAS CRUCES: Animal Ordinance Input Opportunity
The City of Las Cruces is requesting feedback from community members on the Animal Control Ordinance. Add Image(s)
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CITY OF LAS CRUCES: Plan East Lohman Work Session
Over the past months, the East Lohman planning team conducted existing conditions research and stakeholder interviews to understand the East Lohman project area as part of the initial phases of the East Lohman Plan. At 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 9.
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CITY OF LAS CRUCES: Tashiro Drive Widening Project
The City of Las Cruces will be begin The Tashiro Drive Widening Project within the next two weeks. (See Project Scope and Phases Below)
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CITY OF LAS CRUCES: Citizen Participation Plan
Citizen Participation Plan
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CITY OF LAS CRUCES: Canceled - Senior Programs Advisory Board Meeting
This meeting is canceled.
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CITY OF LAS CRUCES: University District Citizen’s Design Review Committee- Cancelled
This event is canceled.
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CITY OF LAS CRUCES: Crime Prevention Event Provides VIN Etching on UTVs, Motorcycles
Las Cruces police and The Power Center are co-hosting a free vehicle identification number etching and VIN inspection event on Saturday specifically for utility terrain vehicles, side-by-sides, and motorcycles.
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CITY OF LAS CRUCES: Tutoring and Learning Center at A. Fielder Memorial Safe Haven
Tutoring and Learning Center at A. Fielder Memorial Safe Haven
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CITY OF LAS CRUCES: University District Citizen’s Design Review Committee-Cancelled
This event is cancelled.
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CITY OF LAS CRUCES: Mask Up Las Cruces Free Drive-Thru Mask Giveaway
The City of Las Cruces will hold a FREE drive-thru mask distribution event from 6 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, at the parking lot of Doña Ana Community College (DACC), 2800 Sonoma Ranch Blvd.