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The Las Cruces City Council just approved significant pay increases for police officers and a massive $3 million grant for a new health-care facility—what does this mean for the community?

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Las Cruces council approves slate of resolutions, extends police pay increases and accepts multiple grants
At its Jan. 5 organizational meeting the Las Cruces City Council unanimously approved a package of routine and substantive items — including a police MOU with across‑the‑board pay increases, a large grant bundle for mental‑health and infrastructure projects, several vehicle acquisitions, a liquor license recommendation, and a developer park reimbursement agreement.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/7271933/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Las-Cruces-council-approves-slate-of-resolutions-extends-police-pay-increases-and-accepts-multiple-grants?source=bluesky&loc=NM
January 13, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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Las Cruces is gearing up for a pivotal legislative session, tackling everything from air-service funding to affordable housing and juvenile crime reforms!

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City staff outline legislative priorities: air‑service funding, housing appropriations and public‑safety training
City departments presented legislative priorities for the upcoming 30‑day session, including sustained air‑service grants for the airport, large multi‑year state funding for affordable housing and homelessness, mobile‑home park consumer protections, juvenile justice concerns and proposals to modernize law‑enforcement training standards.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/7193833/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/City-staff-outline-legislative-priorities-airservice-funding-housing-appropriations-and-publicsafety-training?source=bluesky&loc=NM
December 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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The Las Cruces Fire Department's Mobile Integrated Health program has dramatically reduced 911 calls by nearly 87% among high-need residents, paving the way for expanded services to tackle complex health challenges.

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Las Cruces’ MIH and Light teams report reduced 911 reliance and plans to expand service hours
Fire‑department Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) and the Light mobile crisis teams reported FY25 results — 890 community visits, 1,739 interventions, a large share of patients with co‑occurring chronic and psychiatric conditions, and reductions in repeat 911 calls — and asked council to support expansions funded by HUD and legislative appropriations.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/7193838/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Las-Cruces-MIH-and-Light-teams-report-reduced-911-reliance-and-plans-to-expand-service-hours?source=bluesky&loc=NM
December 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Las Cruces is poised for transformation as the City Council adopts a bold plan to revitalize the West Picacho corridor and considers extending its boundaries to the Rio Grande!

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Las Cruces council adopts West Picacho Metropolitan Redevelopment Area and agrees boundary extension
The City Council voted unanimously Dec. 1 to adopt the West Picacho and Motel Boulevard Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) plan and to hear a proposed boundary extension to the Rio Grande, with staff committing to traffic analyses and multiagency coordination for safety improvements.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/7034373/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Las-Cruces-council-adopts-West-Picacho-Metropolitan-Redevelopment-Area-and-agrees-boundary-extension?source=bluesky&loc=NM
December 3, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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Las Cruces is set to welcome Endurance Technologies, a steel-pipe manufacturer, with a $17.6 million investment that will create 41 jobs averaging $58,000 each!

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Las Cruces approves IRB for Endurance Technologies; company pledges 41 jobs
Council approved an industrial revenue bond ordinance for Endurance Technologies, clearing a 20-year tax-abatement arrangement linked to a $17.6M investment and a projected 41 jobs averaging $58,000 in annual pay; ordinance includes pilot payments and clawback provisions.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/7003526/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Las-Cruces-approves-IRB-for-Endurance-Technologies-company-pledges-41-jobs?source=bluesky&loc=NM
November 19, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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Residents are demanding accountability from Las Cruces Utilities after alleging that promised investigations into lead and copper compliance for disadvantaged properties were never documented or prioritized.

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Residents accuse Las Cruces Utilities of failing to document lead-and-copper investigations
Two public commenters alleged that Las Cruces Utilities did not prioritize or document investigations of disadvantaged properties as promised under the lead-and-copper rule and urged the council to direct the city manager to order documented inspections and make reports public.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/7003515/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Residents-accuse-Las-Cruces-Utilities-of-failing-to-document-lead-and-copper-investigations?source=bluesky&loc=NM
November 19, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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Las Cruces just approved a groundbreaking 10-year agreement with Ripple Fiber to bring high-speed fiber-optic internet to homes across the city!

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Las Cruces approves 10-year franchise with Ripple Fiber to expand residential fiber internet
Council approved a 10-year, nonexclusive telecommunications franchise with Ripple Fiber New Mexico LLC to install fiber-optic infrastructure citywide, with a 2% quarterly gross-revenue fee and enhanced construction and coordination requirements; the company said its initial focus will be residential service.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/6785837/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Las-Cruces-approves-10-year-franchise-with-Ripple-Fiber-to-expand-residential-fiber-internet?source=bluesky&loc=NM
November 13, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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Las Cruces City Council has voted to invest up to $4.7 million in a groundbreaking affordable housing project, but the future of Royal Crossing Apartments hinges on securing critical state funding.

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Las Cruces council pre-commits up to $4.7M to Royal Crossing affordable housing project
The city council approved a pre-commitment of up to $4.7 million in city funding for Royal Crossing Apartments, a proposed 108-unit affordable senior-and-family complex, contingent on Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and developer qualification; councilor Matisse voted no on the measure.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/6785842/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Las-Cruces-council-pre-commits-up-to-47M-to-Royal-Crossing-affordable-housing-project?source=bluesky&loc=NM
November 12, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Residents are raising alarms at the Las Cruces City Council, claiming the local utility is mislabeling hazardous galvanized service lines and ignoring EPA regulations that could endanger public health.

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Residents tell Las Cruces council utility inventory mislabels galvanized lines as non-lead; they ask for EPA-required notifications
Public commenters alleged Las Cruces Utilities omitted and mischaracterized galvanized service lines in the system inventory required by the EPA lead-and-copper rule, said required owner notifications and sampling offers have not been made, and urged the council to direct the utility to correct records and comply with federal requirements.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/6785832/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Residents-tell-Las-Cruces-council-utility-inventory-mislabels-galvanized-lines-as-non-lead-they-ask-for-EPA-required-notifications?source=bluesky&loc=NM
November 12, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Las Cruces is on the brink of a transformative redevelopment plan for West Picacho & Motel Boulevard, focusing on community safety, small business support, and revitalizing neglected areas.

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Council hears West Picacho MRA plan; staff to return for adoption Dec. 4
City staff and consultant Stantec presented a draft Metropolitan Redevelopment Area plan for West Picacho and Motel Boulevard, proposing a small boundary extension toward the river, a six‑bucket strategy (safety, mobility, economic development, housing, beautification, cultural identity), three catalytic sites and a December adoption schedule. Neig
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/6765579/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Council-hears-West-Picacho-MRA-plan-staff-to-return-for-adoption-Dec-4?source=bluesky&loc=NM
November 11, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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Las Cruces city leaders are pushing for nearly $47 million in state funding to enhance affordable housing, parks, and public safety while eyeing federal earmarks for key projects!

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Las Cruces lays out roughly $47 million in state capital requests, eyes federal earmarks
City staff and lobbyists presented the 2026 state and federal legislative priorities and a six‑year capital improvements plan to the Las Cruces City Council, requesting state funding for housing, parks, library renovation and infrastructure and identifying a preliminary list of federal earmark candidates. Councilors voiced strong support for the Br
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/6765581/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Las-Cruces-lays-out-roughly-47-million-in-state-capital-requests-eyes-federal-earmarks?source=bluesky&loc=NM
November 11, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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Las Cruces is making strides with nearly $25 million in ARPA funds, empowering local nonprofits to transform lives through critical community support and innovative programs.

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Las Cruces reports ARPA subgrant outcomes: $24.9M received, $9.5M subgranted; nonprofits describe results and remaining balances
City grant staff updated council on ARPA subrecipients and program outcomes. Presenters described direct assistance, workforce training, housing and guaranteed-cash pilots; staff said all ARPA funds were encumbered by Dec. 31, 2024 and must be spent by Sept. 30, 2026.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/6715556/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Las-Cruces-reports-ARPA-subgrant-outcomes-249M-received-95M-subgranted-nonprofits-describe-results-and-remaining-balances?source=bluesky&loc=NM
October 31, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Residents of Las Cruces are demanding urgent action from the City Council to address alleged violations of lead and copper regulations and improve transparency in public utility records.

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Residents urge Las Cruces to rework lead‑and‑copper investigations, provide clearer inventories and Spanish‑language access
Speakers at the Oct. 20 Las Cruces City Council meeting accused Las Cruces Utilities of hiding records and inadequately investigating service lines under the EPA Lead and Copper Rule; they requested public posting of answers and clarification about use of a $15 million Drinking Water State Revolving Fund grant.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/6502429/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Residents-urge-Las-Cruces-to-rework-leadandcopper-investigations-provide-clearer-inventories-and-Spanishlanguage-access?source=bluesky&loc=NM
October 26, 2025 at 5:23 AM
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The Las Cruces City Council has just approved a series of pivotal budget and safety measures, including a $100,000 pilot program aimed at boosting small business security!

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Council approves budget adjustments, grants, CIP amendments, body‑camera contract and small‑business safety pilot
At its Oct. 20 meeting the Las Cruces City Council approved first‑quarter budget adjustments, accepted two grants, amended the city capital improvements program, authorized an existing contract for body‑worn cameras and adopted a $100,000 small‑business safety grant pilot.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/6502434/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Council-approves-budget-adjustments-grants-CIP-amendments-bodycamera-contract-and-smallbusiness-safety-pilot?source=bluesky&loc=NM
October 26, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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Las Cruces is at a crossroads as the City Council approves a major contract for police body cameras while residents demand accountability and voice concerns over surveillance practices.

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Council authorizes Axon contract and safety grants as residents press for police accountability and oppose surveillance cameras
Council approved an existing‑contract authorization with Axon for body‑worn cameras and a $100,000 Small Business Safety Improvement pilot. During public comment multiple speakers criticized recent police use of lethal force and the installation of Flock surveillance cameras.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/6502426/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Council-authorizes-Axon-contract-and-safety-grants-as-residents-press-for-police-accountability-and-oppose-surveillance-cameras?source=bluesky&loc=NM
October 26, 2025 at 3:27 AM
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Las Cruces City Council just approved a major plan to enhance drinking water safety and replace lead service lines with a whopping $15 million loan!

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Las Cruces approves applications, loan documents for water system upgrades and lead-service-line work
The council authorized submission of three Water Trust Board grant applications and approved loan documents to fund lead service line replacement and tank rehabilitation, with staff outlining project costs, match ranges and a 10-year completion window for the lead program.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/5955981/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Las-Cruces-approves-applications-loan-documents-for-water-system-upgrades-and-lead-service-line-work?source=bluesky&loc=NM
October 16, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Las Cruces City Council has taken a bold step toward protecting immigrants by adopting a revised "welcoming city" resolution that limits local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

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Las Cruces council adopts revised 'welcoming city' resolution after extended public comment
After more than two hours of public testimony and edits from city attorneys, the Las Cruces City Council voted to adopt Resolution 26-049 as amended, strengthening limits on local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and clarifying the resolutions scope.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/5955982/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Las-Cruces-council-adopts-revised-welcoming-city-resolution-after-extended-public-comment?source=bluesky&loc=NM
October 16, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Las Cruces leaders are pushing for urgent action on homelessness, prioritizing prevention and innovative housing solutions to tackle the growing crisis.

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Las Cruces leaders weigh homelessness response, urged to prioritize prevention and housing
City staff, a homelessness consultant and service providers discussed crisis-response options such as tiny homes and motel conversions but emphasized prevention—eviction prevention, rapid rehousing and more vouchers—as the most cost-effective tools. Council directed staff to gather community input and data for next steps.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/5955937/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Las-Cruces-leaders-weigh-homelessness-response-urged-to-prioritize-prevention-and-housing?source=bluesky&loc=NM
October 16, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Las Cruces is prioritizing the safety and comfort of its community with major renovations and critical upgrades to public facilities—are you ready to see the exciting changes ahead?

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Community of Hope Plans Major Renovations and Safety Improvements
Community of Hope outlines restroom repairs, fire safety upgrades, and future housing integration plans.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/5755107/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Community-of-Hope-Plans-Major-Renovations-and-Safety-Improvements?source=bluesky&loc=NM
September 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Las Cruces is actively hiring for key roles, including a public health coordinator and an engineer, with exciting opportunities for community members to enhance their careers!

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Las Cruces secures public health coordinator and engineering jobs at America's Job Center
Las Cruces offers multiple job openings, including public health coordinator and engineering positions.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/5755108/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Las-Cruces-secures-public-health-coordinator-and-engineering-jobs-at-Americas-Job-Center?source=bluesky&loc=NM
September 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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In Las Cruces, Harveen Early Childhood Center is transforming lives by providing essential education and support services, but with 31 children on the waitlist, the community's need for expanded resources has never been more urgent.

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Hardeen Early Childhood Center Expands Services and Addresses Family Needs in Las Cruces
Hardeen maintains five-star status while providing comprehensive early childhood education and family services.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/5755109/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Hardeen-Early-Childhood-Center-Expands-Services-and-Addresses-Family-Needs-in-Las-Cruces?source=bluesky&loc=NM
September 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Las Cruces leaders are rallying together to tackle the looming challenges of federal funding cuts, emphasizing the urgent need for collaboration to safeguard community services.

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Council Members Discuss Federal Cuts and State Support During Upcoming Legislative Session
Council seeks consistent communication on managing federal funding cuts and state assistance.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/5755110/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Council-Members-Discuss-Federal-Cuts-and-State-Support-During-Upcoming-Legislative-Session?source=bluesky&loc=NM
September 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Las Cruces is ramping up its health and wellness initiatives, providing crucial support to underserved residents with expanded medical care and food assistance programs.

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Las Cruces Health and Food Services Report on Unhoused and Underserved Residents
Las Cruces health centers report increased patient visits and expanded food services for locals.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/5755114/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Las-Cruces-Health-and-Food-Services-Report-on-Unhoused-and-Underserved-Residents?source=bluesky&loc=NM
September 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Las Cruces is stepping up its efforts to support vulnerable populations, but looming federal funding cuts could jeopardize vital services for those in need.

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Mesilla Valley Community of Hope outlines housing services and challenges in Las Cruces
Community of Hope highlights its shelter services and upcoming federal funding cuts.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/5755117/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Mesilla-Valley-Community-of-Hope-outlines-housing-services-and-challenges-in-Las-Cruces?source=bluesky&loc=NM
September 12, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Las Cruces families face a looming crisis as federal budget cuts threaten essential food security programs, leaving one in four dependent on SNAP benefits at risk.

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Las Cruces Food Security Program Faces Medicaid Cuts Impacting Families
SNAP and Medicaid cuts threaten food security for families in Las Cruces.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/5755118/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Las-Cruces-Food-Security-Program-Faces-Medicaid-Cuts-Impacting-Families?source=bluesky&loc=NM
September 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM