Residents

Lift Up

Lift Up Las Cruces is a collaboration between several City departments to implement a new initiative which aims to improve neighborhoods via programs that target health, education, infrastructure, social programs and engagement.

Getting Around

Look through resources for getting around the City of Las Cruces.

1. Airport

   The Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) is a thriving general aviation airport located right off Interstate 10 on the West Mesa about 10 minutes from downtown Las Cruces.

2. Public Transit

   Find information about transit services offered in Las Cruces.

Getting Involved

Learn how to get involved in the community.

1. Boards & Committees

   Access the boards and commissions that drive your local government. Find agendas, member information, and other meeting details.

2. City Council

   The City of Las Cruces is a home-rule city governed by its charter and has a council-manager form of government.

3. Find Your City Councilor

   Find Your City Councilor through the City of Las Cruces Council district map.

4. Keep Las Cruces Beautiful

   Find ways to beautify neighborhoods and participate in volunteer clean up events.

5. Volunteer Opportunities

   Learn how you can get involved with the community through volunteering and other programs.

Growing Las Cruces

Browse through resources for growing up in Las Cruces.

1. Capital Improvement Projects

   View a portal for updates about projects that focus on streets, parks, buildings, energy efficiency, etc.

2. Pavement Management System

   The City Public Works Department invested in a pavement management software that serves as a systematic and scientific tool to evaluate our streets to determine need, priority and appropriate pavement maintenance treatment.

3. Planning

   View plans and proposals related to Las Cruces.

Life in Las Cruces

View links to help experience all that the City of Las Cruces has to offer.

1. Arts & Culture

   The Las Cruces Convention and Visitors Bureau provides more information on Las Cruces and Surrounding Area Galleries. Dona Ana Arts Council lists current events related to visual arts, artist support, arts education, arts festivals and much more.

2. Community Resources

   Review helpful resources for residents of Las Cruces.

3. Senior Programs

   The Mission of the City of Las Cruces Senior Programs and Munson Center is to promote and enhance the physical, intellectual, social and creative well-being of individuals 50-plus in order to improve their quality of life.

4. Thomas Branigan Library

   Get acquainted with local libraries and the services they offer.

Moving to Las Cruces

Gather information about demographics and moving to Las Cruces.

Our Environment

Browse resources related to environmental conservation.

1. Conservation

   Learn about conservation programs offered to the community of the City of Las Cruces.

2. Neighborhood Action Team

   The Neighborhood Action Team (NAT) is a task force comprising representatives of several departments within the City government. The areas represented include Chief Operations Office, Community Development, Codes Enforcement, Council and Constituent Services, Facilities, Fire Department, Land Management, Legal, Police Department, and the Public Information Office.

3. Trash & Recycling

   Peruse different ways to dispose of waste in Las Cruces.

Public Safety

Find information regarding the Fire Department, Code Enforcement, and the Police Department.

1. Alerts

   Sign up to receive announcements of important information (e.g., warnings of natural disasters) sent to you through email or text message.

2. Emergency Services

   Browse through emergency services available to the community.

3. Fire Department

   The Las Cruces Fire Department is committed to honesty, continually striving to improve customer service, high performance, openness and teamwork, respect for diversity, and forward thinking.

4. Police Department

   The mission of the Las Cruces Police Department is to provide community-focused public safety and law enforcement services to area residents, businesses and visitors so they can live and thrive in a safe, peaceful environment.

5. Weed, Mosquito, Pest Management

   View contant information for the Mosquito Hotline.

Resident Resources

View residents' resources for living in Las Cruces.

1. Citizen Survey

   The City of Las Cruces has commissioned the National Citizen Survey that is a collaborative effort between the National Research Center and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA).

2. City Codes

   View the municipal codes adopted by the City Council.

3. Homelessness Resources

   The City of Las Cruces provides information on programs and resources to help with anyone experiencing homelessness.

4. Housing

   Housing and Family Services addresses community needs related to affordable housing, public services funding, and public infrastructure improvements intended to improve the lives of low and moderate-income residents and neighborhoods of the community.

5. Licenses & Permits

   Find information about licenses and permits for the City of Las Cruces.

6. Online Utility Payments

   Pay utility bills online.

7. 311/Report an Issue

   Notify us about a general concern, comment, or compliment.

8. Utilities

   Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) provides utility services to approximately 100,000 residents and businesses within its service territory.

9. Veterans Corner

   A section of the City’s website is dedicated to our brave service men and women. We hope you find the information and resources useful whether you are a veteran, related to a veteran, involved in veteran affairs or simply a member of the community with an interest in veteran issues and activities.

10. Victim Assistance

    Las Cruces Police Department Victims’ Assistance Unit is to provide the community residents with services as needed, collaboration with other community agencies, financial assistance through state commission, guidance through criminal justice system and provide crisis intervention.

Staying Informed

Keep up to date with these helpful resources.

1. Citizens Survey

   The City of Las Cruces has commissioned the National Citizen Survey that is a collaborative effort between the National Research Center and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA).

2. City of Las Cruces Television

   View the City of Las Cruces' television website.

Veterans Corner

A section of the City’s website is dedicated to our brave service men and women. We hope you find the information and resources useful whether you are a veteran, related to a veteran, involved in veteran affairs or simply a member of the community with an interest in veteran issues and activities.

1. Centers & Health

   Find Veterans health care resources throughout the area.

2. Events Calendar

   Check out the Veterans Corner calendar of events.

3. Organizations & Groups

   Check out Veterans organizations and groups in and around Las Cruces.

4. Veterans Memorial Park

   Veterans Memorial Park was dedicated on May 5, 1999. The park was built as a cooperative effort by the City of Las Cruces and the Las Cruces Home Builders Association in conjunction with the Veterans Advisory Board and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.

5. Veterans Advisory Board

   The Veterans Advisory Board consists of 13 members who are veterans residing in Dona Ana County.