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The City of Las Vegas Parks Division is currently removing old playground equipment at Hannah Park on Legion Drive, with the exception of the swings, in preparation for a new play station scheduled to be installed in November. The total project cost is $155,010.47, which includes $87,661.59 for playground equipment and materials and $67,348.88 for installation and labor. Each councilor is allocated $250,000 per fiscal year for small projects within their ward, and Councilor M

Starting today, the Outdoor Recreation Trail at Rodriguez Park, located at 1308 Grant Street, will be open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,   seven days a week, for the fall and winter season. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy the cooler weather and peaceful atmosphere along the trail, which winds west into the mountains and features scenic views and possible wildlife sightings. Please observe animals from a safe distance. The 1.5-mile, 12-foot-wide trail is open to walkers,

On Monday, October 6, the City of Las Vegas launched a City-Wide Alley and Hazardous Tree Cleanup initiative that will continue throughout October, weather permitting. The project aims to improve access to public rights-of-way and reduce health and fire hazards across the city, promoting public safety and community well-being. City staff is working closely with PNM to ensure the project’s success. Residents may see work crews in their neighborhoods but should not be alarmed.

On Monday, Sept. 22, the City of Las Vegas completed construction of a new 1.5-mile nature trail at Rodriguez Park. The project was funded in part by a $99,999 Outdoor Recreation Trails Grant, awarded through the Economic Development Department and the Outdoor Recreation Division. The grant proposal was developed collaboratively by Robert Archuleta of Arch Consulting, LLC, and the North Central New Mexico Economic Development District (NCNMEDD). In addition to the grant, the

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

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.