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Calling all thrift lovers and savvy shoppers! Carnegie Library and M.E.C.h.A. de NMHU invite you to our Winter Clothing Swap, the perfect way to refresh your wardrobe without stretching your holiday budget. Christmas can be costly, so why not save a little by swapping your gently used clothing for new-to-you closet favorites? Whether you want a style refresh, your kids have outgrown their clothes, or you simply want to donate items you no longer need, this event is for you. W

Public safety crews are responding to an active incident near South Pacific Street and Grand Avenue. Both northbound and southbound lanes of Grand Avenue are currently closed. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes until further notice.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a quorum of the Governing Body of the City of Las Vegas may be present for a City-wide appreciation and completion of training dinner on December 19, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., at Buffalo Hall, located at 528 Grand Avenue, Las Vegas, NM 87701. They will not be making any decisions and will not be taking any action on city business.

The Water Distribution Division will be renewing water services from Wednesday, December 10 through Tuesday, December 23 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the 300 block of Santa Fe Street . Traffic will be redirected, and drivers are asked to proceed with caution, follow all posted signs, and remain mindful of City crews working in the area. Residents in the surrounding area may experience low water pressure or a temporary water outage while the work is being completed. The

The City of Las Vegas Animal Shelter is experiencing an urgent overcapacity issue. Over the past week, the facility has taken in more than 40 dogs, while only one has been reclaimed by its owner. That was done lower than usual staffing of animal control. The shelter anticipates even more incoming animals in the near future.' Operating with just 31 kennels and a four-person staff, the shelter is currently housing: 25+ dogs held for court cases 2–3 dogs cleared for adoption or

Do you love our Carnegie Public Library, books, believe in lifelong learning, and want to make a real impact in your community? Then it’s time to join the Friends of the Library .  This dedicated group of volunteers work tirelessly to promote literacy, supports the library’s vital role in our town, and advocates for the value it brings to everyday lives. The Friends back the important decisions of the Library Board, help secure essential financial support, and use their resou

The City of Las Vegas Parks Department will be trimming trees at South Pacific Park and along South Pacific Street. To ensure the safety of the public and work crews, South Pacific Street will be closed from Valley Street to Perez Street from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 8th through Friday, December 12th. Bucket trucks and staff will be working along South Pacific Street throughout this period. Signage, cones, and barricades will be placed at both Valley Street an

Due to inclement weather, the City of Las Vegas will operate on a two-hour delay this morning, with city offices opening at 10:00 AM. Residents are urged to drive carefully and exercise extra caution on the roads. We extend our sincere appreciation to all city crews, public safety personnel, and our partners at the New Mexico Department of Transportation, San Miguel County, and other responding agencies for their dedication. Thank you for your tireless efforts clearing snow a

Monday, Dec 22 Residential: Regular routes operate as usual. Place rollouts after 6:00 p.m. Sunday and by 7:00 a.m. Monday. Leave rollouts at the curb until picked up. Commercial: Routes run as scheduled. Transfer Station: Open Tuesday, Dec 23 Residential: Tuesday & Wednesday pickups will be collected on Tuesday. Place bins after 6:00 p.m. Monday and by 7:00 a.m. Tuesday. Leave bins at the curb until picked up. Commercial: Routes run as scheduled. Transfer Station: Open Wedne

The City of Las Vegas Senior Program will hold three public meetings on December 5, 2025, to gather input from seniors and community members within Provider Service Area (PSA) 2. These meetings are part of the Area Plan and Request for Proposal (RFP) process and are intended to collect feedback, concerns, and ideas related to senior services in the region. Meeting Schedule on December 5, 2025:                                                                                   P

The City of Las Vegas invites all homes and businesses along the route to decorate for the Electric Light Parade on Saturday, December 6, starting at 5 PM. Line-up for parade participants begins at 2:30 PM, with locations assigned on a first-come, first-served basis outside of City Public Safety. The parade route begins at 2nd Street and Baca and ends at Plaza Park. This year’s theme is “A Fairytale Christmas.” All parade participants must submit their applications prior to t

The City of Las Vegas Community Development Department will host a public meeting on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 1700 N. Grand Avenue, Las Vegas, NM 87701. The meeting will provide an overview of proposed Ordinance 25-09, which seeks to amend the City’s Municipal Code, Chapter 450 on Zoning. The amendment adds a new section addressing treatment facilities, halfway houses, and community residential program dwellings, i

The City of Las Vegas is taking early steps toward a new workforce housing initiative aimed at helping middle-income residents who earn too much to qualify for low-income housing programs but still struggle to buy a home. City officials emphasize that the effort is very much in its infancy, but they view it as an important step toward addressing long-standing gaps in the community’s housing stock. The plan focuses on creating affordable homes for purchase rather than rentals,

The City of Las Vegas is focused on cleaning up our community and getting it in great shape. That’s why we’re giving you an 8-week head start to get your property ready before the code enforcement sweep in early 2026. This effort builds on much of the citywide work you have seen in the community. Taking a little time now to clean up and fix issues helps keep your property safe, your neighborhood welcoming, and the community looking its best—so we can all start the New Year on

Once again, the City of Las Vegas is graced with the generous gift of two beautiful Christmas trees for the holiday season—one standing in the former Safeway parking lot on Douglas Avenue and 7th Street, and the other shining proudly in historic Plaza Park. This cherished tradition has become part of the city’s heritage, made possible by local families who offer not only trees, but pieces of their history. This year, both gifts come from families whose roots run deep in the l

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a quorum of the Governing Body of the City of Las Vegas may be present for a City-wide training on December 18, 2025 at 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on December 19, 2025 at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Highlands Ballroom and the Lora Shields building, located at 800 & 806 National Avenue, Las Vegas, NM 87701. They will not be making any decisions and will not be taking any action on city business. Sent via email to Las Vegas Optic Fax: KFUN-KLVF Radio and KNM

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a quorum of the Governing Body of the City of Las Vegas may be present for a Water Treatment Plant walk through with school districts on November 25, 2025 at 10 a.m. at the City of Las Vegas Water Treatment Plant, at State Route 65, Montezuma, NM. They will not be making any decisions and will not be taking any action on city business. Sent via email to Las Vegas Optic Fax: KFUN-KLVF Radio and KNMX-KMDZ-KBQL Radio for PSA Available on City Website:

A contractor with the City of Las Vegas will be performing concrete work on Lutheran Lane and 7th Street for an estimated period of one month. Work will take place Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weather permitting. During this time, access to the area will be limited. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone and remain mindful of city crews for everyone’s safety. Please respect all posted signage. The City appreciates the publ

The City of Las Parks Division and city crews will be removing several dead and dying trees today, Wednesday the 19th, between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM at the Utilities Customer Service Facility located off 1st Street and Mills Avenue. For everyone’s safety, the outer eastbound lane of Mills Avenue—from 2nd Street to 1st Street—will be coned off while crews remove a tree at the corner of Mills Avenue and 1st Street using a bucket truck. Please use caution when traveling through th

The City of Las Vegas Public Works Division is currently performing improvement work along the Gallinas Riverwalk, including the installation of a new decorative archway on the north side of the bridge off of Bridge Street. Crews will be active throughout the area today. For everyone’s safety, please use caution, follow all posted signage, and obey directions from on-site personnel. Preparations are also underway for the 3rd Annual Luces en el Río,  launching Friday, Novembe