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The City of Las Vegas invites all clubs, businesses, and organizations to participate in Boo Fest, which will be held on Friday, October 31, starting at 3:00 p.m. and continuing while supplies last. This is a free, family-friendly event featuring costumes, treats, and Halloween fun. We encourage everyone to help make this Halloween a memorable celebration for our community. Participants are encouraged to dress in costume and hand out candy, promotional items, or other giveawa

The City completed its latest Charter Review a few months ago after a lengthy process that started in October 2024. This review is conducted every five years by an independent commission made up of residents representing each ward of the community along with a municipal law expert. The commission is responsible for reviewing the City Charter, which is the foundational document that defines how our local government operates. Following the review, ten (10) ballot questions were

Las Vegas, NM – The City of Las Vegas invites the public to a special dedication ceremony for Phoenix Rising , a 24-foot-tall temporary outdoor sculpture created by local artist Chad Brown, which will be placed at Plaza Park. The event will take place on Thursday, August 21 at 5:00 p.m. at Plaza Park. Phoenix Rising  depicts a phoenix emerging from the ashes and was inspired by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire, the largest wildfire in New Mexico history. The fire’s impact o

Las Vegas, N.M. – The City of Las Vegas has delivered a third truckload of essential supplies to Ruidoso, New Mexico, continuing its commitment to support a neighboring community in crisis. Ruidoso continues to face the devastating aftermath of recent wildfires followed by severe flooding. The situation remains dangerous, with flash flood threats occurring on a weekly basis, further compounding the hardship for displaced residents and delaying recovery efforts. The City of La

Las Vegas, NM  – The San Miguel/Mora County Fair will take place August 6–9, 2025, at the San Miguel County Fairgrounds in Las Vegas, New Mexico (26 Rodeo Grounds Rd). The four-day, family-friendly event will feature livestock shows, youth competitions, indoor exhibits, games, vendors, food booths and trucks, and live country music. Indoor exhibits include baking, sewing, photography, art, jellies, and more—highlighting the creativity, skills and local goods of community memb

Gary L. Ludi is the son of Ann Marie Archuleta and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. William Ludi Sr. He has been married to his wife, Christine Ludi, for over 50 years. Together, they have two daughters, Kimberly Ludi and Rebecca Esquibel, along with a growing family that includes 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Gary currently serves as the Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1547, a position he has held since 2007. He also serves as the District 5 C

Las Vegas, NM  — On Friday, June 21, 2025, Mayor David Romero and former Mayor Louie Trujillo joined forces to lead a successful community cleanup at Riverwalk Park. The event, held in preparation for the upcoming 2025 Fiestas De Las Vegas, was supported by the Hermit’s Peak Watershed Alliance, MainStreet de Las Vegas, and the Las Vegas Board of Realtors. Approximately 80 volunteers, including local residents, city staff, community groups, City Councilor Marvin Martinez, and

Mr. Anselmo “Chemo” Valdez began his journey with Gamble’s on September 10, 1956, joining a business that had been part of the Las Vegas, New Mexico community since 1946. Through hard work and dedication, he eventually became the store manager in the 1960s. In 1978, he received national recognition when he was named Store Manager of the Year, a testament to his leadership and commitment to service. His business philosophy was simple yet powerful: “If we don’t have it, we can

Las Vegas, NM  - At the request of Patricia Pinzón Sánchez, the Mexican Consul based in Albuquerque—and with the support of City Councilwoman Barbara Perea-Casey—the City of Las Vegas governing body convened alongside key community organizations this morning to discuss continued collaboration with the Mexican Consulate. Consul Pinzón Sánchez brings a wealth of experience to her role, with over 20 years working with the Mexican Foreign Service and Ministry of Foreign Affairs,

Behind the Scenes of Event Planning: The Hard Work Taking Place at City Hall By: Amanda C. Salas, Mayor Liaison/Public Information Officer Planning large events is no easy task and requires a significant amount of time and effort. Many people may not realize the level of work involved, especially with the City of Las Vegas organizing around fifteen annual events, including the grandest of them all—the Fiestas de Las Vegas, which attracts thousands of visitors each year. Beyon