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The effluent water system at the standpipes located at City Utilities on 12th Street will be temporarily unavailable beginning September...

Attention City of Las Vegas Residents: We’re committed to ensuring reliable services for our community. To achieve this, we want to inform you about an important update. What You Need to Know: Who is Affected:  Residents of Las Vegas What is Happening:  The City of Las Vegas mailed out letters to the residents of Las Vegas regarding lead and copper. (The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has mandated that all lead and copper water lines THROUGHOUT THE NATION  must be iden

Las Vegas, NM – Herminio Benavidez, age 47, has been sentenced to 10 years in the New Mexico Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to multiple counts of drug trafficking, announced Fourth Judicial District Attorney Tom Clayton. The convictions stem from two separate cases involving the trafficking of cocaine and fentanyl, with the most recent incident occurring in January of this year. District Judge Flora Gallegos accepted plea agreements in which Benavidez pleaded

Las Vegas, N.M.  – As a reminder, and with a few additional details since the original August 15 announcement, the City of Las Vegas is...

City public safety officials are urging all residents to avoid the Gallinas River and the Riverwalk Park area due to elevated water...

The City of Las Vegas is conducting its final collection of essential items to assist the Ruidoso community in their ongoing recovery....

The City of Las Vegas Streets Division will be performing pothole repairs on Thursday, August 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Traffic...

Las Vegas, NM – A San Miguel County jury returned a guilty verdict on Tuesday against Jason Martinez, 43, in a case involving possession of a stolen vehicle. The trial was presided over by Judge Abigail Aragon. The case began with a report of a stolen silver 1997 Honda Civic from Santa Fe, New Mexico. On August 27, 2024, the Las Vegas Police Department (LVPD) was alerted by its automated license plate recognition system, which monitors select public roadways throughout the ci

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

The City of Las Vegas Streets Division will be performing pothole repairs on Tuesday, August 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Traffic...

The City of Las Vegas Public Works contractor, GM Emulsions, LLC, will begin a curb and gutter replacement project on a small section of 7th Street, located between Douglas Avenue and Lincoln Avenue. The construction work will be primarily concentrated on the west side of the road. This project is scheduled to take place Monday through Friday, beginning Tuesday, August 19, and continuing through Friday, August 29, 2025. Daily work hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., we

CHANGES @ 9:30 a.m. - Location Changes to Pothole Repairs •Ridge Runner Rd. (behind Wal-Mart) •Intersection of North Gonzales and Taos...

The City of Las Vegas Water Distribution Division is continuing to repair a water leak at the intersection of Chavez Street and Valley...

Las Vegas, N.M. – The City of Las Vegas is preparing for the 2025 Final Al Fresco celebration and will be temporarily closing Plaza Park...

The City of Las Vegas Water Distribution Division is repairing a water leak at the intersection of Chavez Street and Valley Street. Work...

The swimming pool at the Abe Montoya Recreation Center will be temporarily closed today, Thursday, August 14, to allow for essential...

The City of Las Vegas Water Treatment Team will be flushing fire hydrants and collecting water samples as part of routine quarterly water...

Las Vegas, NM — Gilbert Anthony “Gordo” Romero, age 40, has been sentenced to 15 years in the New Mexico Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to multiple counts of trafficking a controlled substance in two separate criminal cases, according to Fourth Judicial District Attorney Thomas Clayton. On August 13, 2025, Romero pled guilty to three counts of trafficking a controlled substance with intent to distribute, involving both fentanyl and cocaine. The charges stemme

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

The City of Las Vegas is now accepting applications for special events taking place during the 2025–2026 fiscal year that may be eligible...