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The City of Las Vegas invites you to celebrate the fall and holiday season with a full lineup of community events, family activities, holiday traditions, and opportunities to come together! From honoring our veterans and welcoming the Christmas season to holiday craft fairs, festive parades, fun runs, and community celebrations, there is something for everyone! MARK YOUR CALENDARS! NOVEMBER 7 | FIRST ANNUAL VETERANS DAY PARADE & CELEBRATION Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: Parade be

The Las Vegas Police Department (LVPD) is thanking the community for participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back event held this past Saturday, October 24. A total of 128.2 pounds of unwanted, unused, and expired medications were collected for safe disposal, helping protect public health and promote household safety. The event provided residents with a secure, convenient, and no-cost opportunity to dispose of eligible medica

In Las Vegas, New Mexico, community means looking out for one another. It means showing up when a neighbor needs help and standing together during life’s most difficult moments. On National First Responders Day, we recognize the men and women who do just that, day after day, to keep our community safe. To the Las Vegas Police Department and Dispatch, Las Vegas Fire Department, San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office, San Miguel County Fire Department, New Mexico State Police, New

Honoring Those Who Have Served The City of Las Vegas invites the community to come together on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for the First Annual Veterans Day Parade. Beginning at 9:00 a.m., the parade will celebrate the men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. Under the theme “Stars, Stripes & Service: A Red, White & Blue Veterans Parade,” the event is a chance to show our veterans how much their service and sacrifices mean to our community. The parade

Attention City of Las Vegas Residents: We’re committed to ensuring reliable services for our community. To achieve this, we want to inform you about an important update. What You Need to Know: Who is Affected: Residents of Las Vegas who receive effluent water. When: Monday, October 26, 2026 and Friday, October 30, 2026 What is Happening: The effluent water standpipe is currently closed and will be for the rest of the week due to maintenance. Public access to the reclaimed wa

The City of Las Vegas encourages local veterans, their families, and community members to attend the Governor’s Veterans Advisory Council Quarterly Meeting on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at VFW Post 1547, located at 148 Mills Avenue in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Hosted by the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (NMDVS), this meeting could be especially important for veterans and family members who need assistance accessing benefits and services

The City of Las Vegas recently lost a beloved former employee, Anna Gonzales, whose sudden passing has deeply saddened those who had the opportunity to know and work alongside her. Anna dedicated 12 years of service to the City of Las Vegas in the City Clerk's Office before leaving in 2024. During that time, she became more than a coworker. She became a friend and an important part of a close-knit work family. Those who knew Anna remember her as quiet by nature but always pos

BNSF Railway will be conducting railroad crossing repairs near the City of Las Vegas Wastewater Treatment Plant on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. During this time, access to the Wastewater Treatment Plant will be unavailable, and contractors will not be able to obtain effluent water due to the railroad crossing repairs. The City appreciates the public's patience and cooperation during these necessary repairs. For questions or additional information, p

LAS VEGAS, N.M. – The City of Las Vegas is moving forward with major renovations to historic Plaza Park following approval from the New Mexico State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The $2.48 million project is supported by funding awarded to the City in December 2025 through the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration’s (DFA) FY2026 Regional Recreation Centers & Quality of Life Grant. The City of Las Vegas Public Works Department, in partnership with Stantec

Attention City of Las Vegas Residents: We’re committed to ensuring reliable services for our community. To achieve this, we want to inform you about an important update. What You Need to Know: •Where: City of Las Vegas •When: October 21, 2026 •What is Happening: Effective Wednesday, October 21, 2026 the City of Las Vegas will move from Stage III water restrictions to Stage I which includes the following: o Irrigation. Irrigation shall be permitted on the following days and ad

The City of Las Vegas would like to inform the public that all three Senior Center locations—Pecos, San Miguel, and Las Vegas—will be closed for congregate and home-delivered meal services on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, to allow staff to complete essential cleaning and maintenance. All three Senior Center locations will reopen and resume regular services on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate the public's understanding. For questions

The City of Las Vegas invites local businesses, clubs, organizations, and community groups to participate in BooFest on Saturday, October 31, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Plaza Park. Help make Halloween special for local children and families by dressing in costume and handing out candy, promotional items, or other giveaways. The event will continue while supplies last. Trunk-or-treat spaces are limited, so early registration is encouraged! For public safety, the inner circle o

The City of Las Vegas Abe Montoya Recreation Center is extending the registration deadline for its youth co-ed basketball leagues for ages 8–10 and 11–13. The new registration deadline is Monday, October 26, 2026. The registration fee is $60 per child and includes a uniform. The season will consist of six games, with game times and the season start date to be determined. Parents and guardians interested in registering their children may do so in person at the Abe Montoya Recr

The City of Las Vegas would like to inform residents of holiday closures and adjusted facility hours on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day The following closures and modified hours will be in effect: Closed: City Hall, Utility Customer Service, Carnegie Library, Rough Rider Memorial Museum, Municipal Court and Senior Centers. Abe Montoya Recreation Center: Open from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. and closed for the remainder of the day. Solid Waste Services:

The City of Las Vegas Water Distribution Division is currently conducting emergency repairs to a water leak in the Grand Avenue area. Crews will continue working until repairs are completed, with an estimated completion time of 9:00 p.m., weather permitting. Affected Area: The following areas will be closed to traffic while emergency repairs are underway and may experience low water pressure or a temporary water outage during repairs: · Grand Avenue: 100 and 200 blocks

Planning a visit to Carnegie Library? Please note that the library will be closed daily from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. until further notice due to a temporary staffing shortage. We appreciate everyone's patience and understanding as we work through this adjustment. We're Hiring! There are currently two job openings with the City of Las Vegas: · Librarian – Carnegie Library · Museum/Library Manager – A shared position between Carnegie Library and the Rough Rider M

LAS VEGAS, N.M. – From neighborhood cleanup initiatives to major equipment investments and facility upgrades, the City of Las Vegas Solid Waste Department continues making significant strides in improving services, strengthening operations and meeting the needs of the community. Over the past two years, the department has focused on infrastructure improvements, employee and customer safety, equipment upgrades, grant opportunities and community engagement. These efforts reflec

LAS VEGAS, N.M. — The City of Las Vegas and local public safety officials are urging residents to use extreme caution following significant rainfall overnight in and around the area, which has caused the Gallinas River to rise rapidly with increased speed and debris. The river is currently running approximately 3½ feet higher than yesterday, and water levels continue to fluctuate. Recent debris removal within city limits has helped improve water flow through portions of the G

As rain continues across Las Vegas and San Miguel County, residents are encouraged to remain weather aware as conditions can change quickly. A Flood Watch remains in effect through 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 30, with additional showers and thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall. Saturated ground, burn scars, low-lying areas, arroyos, streams and roadways remain especially vulnerable. Significant flooding in other areas of New Mexico is also a stark reminder of

The City of Las Vegas will continue distributing sandbags today until 3:00 p.m., or while supplies last. Distribution is taking place at Public Works, located behind Las Vegas City Hall at 1700 N. Grand Avenue. A limited supply remains. Sandbags are available to City of Las Vegas and San Miguel County residents on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit of 10 sandbags per vehicle. Residents are asked to follow all posted signs, traffic guidance and instructions from Ci