Las Cruces has updated its Animal Code Ordinance to strengthen protections for pets, promote responsible ownership, and make the rules easier for everyone to understand. These updates are about compassion, safety, and accountability. Here’s what’s included: Basic care: Pets must have clean food and water, safe shelter, shade, exercise, and veterinary care. Microchips & vaccinations: Dogs and cats 3 months or older must be microchipped and vaccinated for rabies. Mandatory Spay/Neuter: Cats must b

Here is your City Council meeting recap for October 20, 2025! Council voted on 5 items: - Accepted various budget adjustments for the first quarter of FY26. - Accepted grants awarded to LCPD and Las Cruces Airport. - Adjusted Capitol Improvement Programs budgets to reflect awards and available funding for projects. - Approved extending a purchase agreement with Axon for body cameras, tasers, and storage services not to exceed $2.5 million. - Adopted the Small Business Safety Improvement Program

Get to know the people who keep our city running! 👷‍♀️⚡💧 In this episode of City Utility Jobs, we’re highlighting our Utilities Engineers and the important work they do every day. | City of Las Cruces