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The City of Las Vegas Government is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Dr. Elaine Rodriquez, who faithfully served as City Councilor for Ward 3 from August 2020 to March 2022. Dr. Rodriquez was appointed to the council by then-Mayor Louie Trujillo to fill a vacancy and was officially ratified by the governing body. Although she later sought election to continue representing Ward 3, she was not elected. Nevertheless, her unwavering commitment to public service and the po

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,

The Las Vegas Police Department, Las Vegas Fire Department, and the City of Las Vegas extend our deepest condolences to the Rio Arriba County Sheriff's Office on the sudden and unexpected passing of Sheriff Billy Merrifield. We stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in blue during this profoundly difficult time. Sheriff Merrifield’s unwavering dedication to public service and his steadfast commitment to his community will never be forgotten. We honor his legacy, sh

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

LAS VEGAS, NM  – On Monday, the City of Las Vegas, in partnership with Stantec Engineering and ARCH Consulting, LLC, held a strategic planning meeting at New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) to discuss the future of Rodriguez Park. The meeting focused on identifying opportunities and challenges, brainstorming development ideas, and drawing inspiration from sports complexes nationwide to effectively use the additional state capital outlay funding received over the past year.