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Las Vegas, N.M. — The City of Las Vegas has been awarded $1.5 million from the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) through its Transportation Alternatives Program for the Riverwalk Trail Restoration Project. The funding will go toward major improvements to the walking trail that runs from National Avenue to Mills Avenue. The total cost of the project is $1.7 million and includes a required local match of $260,000. The City has submitted a request to NMDOT for a wa

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

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has awarded $1.48 million to the City of Las Vegas to reconstruct more than 3,200 feet of Commerce Street. This funding comes from the Transportation Project Fund (TPF), which supports local transportation projects. The work will fix ongoing storm water drainage problems and repair pavement that has been in poor shape for years. This is an important milestone for the community, as it has been decades since this area saw this

The City of Las Vegas would like to inform residents of two upcoming road construction projects scheduled to begin on Monday, September 15, 2025. These projects are part of our continued efforts to improve local infrastructure and roadway safety. The first project will take place on 9th Street, between Grand Avenue and Tilden Avenue, and includes asphalt resurfacing along with curb and gutter improvements. Work will occur Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., an

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.