Meerscheidt Recreation Center gymnasiums to close weekdays for construction March 9–21
The Meerscheidt Recreation Center in Las Cruces will close its gymnasiums during daytime hours March 9–21 for construction work, city officials announced.
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Las Cruces City Council approves liquor license transfer, pedestrian crossing project
The Las Cruces City Council approved a liquor license transfer, a pedestrian crossing grant application, a contract increase for Film Las Cruces and a Medicaid ambulance reporting agreement during its March 2 meeting.
City to offer spring swim lessons at Las Cruces aquatic facilities
The City of Las Cruces will offer spring swim lessons March 23 through April 2 at the Regional Aquatic Center and Natatorium. Registration is March 14.
All-City High School Art Show to open March 6 at Branigan Cultural Center
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Meerscheidt Recreation Center to close recreational gym March 2–4 for repairs
Meerscheidt Recreation Center will close its recreational gym March 2–4 for construction repairs. Daily programming will relocate to the main gym.
Meerscheidt Recreation Center gym to close Jan. 23–26 for construction
The recreation gym at Meerscheidt Recreation Center will close Jan. 23–26 for construction, with programs relocated to the main gym.
Council to vote on Las Cruces police pay raises tied to staffing agreement
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Las Cruces minimum wage increased to $13.01 an hour on Jan. 1
The minimum wage in Las Cruces will rise to $13.01 an hour on Jan. 1, 2026. Tipped employees will earn $5.20 an hour, higher than the state minimum.
NMSU alum builds sculpture for Las Cruces Public Art Collection
New Mexico State University alumna Kayla Blundell built and installed a free-standing sculpture titled “Desert Kinship” at La Buena Vida Park after receiving the commission from Las Cruces art officials, blending desert themes and local wildlife in metalwork.
