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.
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All-City High School Art Show to open March 6 at Branigan Cultural Center
The All-City High School Art Show opens March 6 at the Branigan Cultural Center, featuring artwork from 66 Las Cruces-area students and running through April 18.
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
Las Cruces City Council is set to vote Monday on a proposed pay increase for police officers under a labor agreement aimed at recruitment and retention.
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.
Las Cruces Chile Drop receives $10,000 state grant ahead of New Year’s Eve celebration
The Las Cruces Chile Drop received a $10,000 state tourism grant ahead of New Year’s Eve, with a new sponsor and redesigned chile sculpture planned for the downtown event.
City of Las Cruces announces New Year’s Eve early closures, New Year’s Day shutdowns
Las Cruces city offices will close early on New Year’s Eve and remain closed on New Year’s Day. Here’s what residents need to know about services, transit and trash pickup.
