The City of Las Cruces has a Council/Manager form of government. Policies are set by the City Council, and administered by a professional staff directed by the City Manager. The City Council consists of six City Councillors and one Mayor, who chairs the meetings. The Mayor is elected at-large, and each of the City Councillors represents one neighborhood in Las Cruces. Each resident of Las Cruces is thus represented by the Mayor and by one City Councillor.

The Mayor and City Council serve staggered four-year terms.

The City Council has one employee; the City Manager. All other City employees ultimately report to the City Manager.

Proactive government helps create a future for the Las Cruces area with quality services, public safety and a healthy economy at the top of the priority list. Las Cruces offers a wonderful combination of community atmosphere and civic pride, in a small city, which is proud of its accomplishments.

Governmental Institutions in Las Cruces & Dona Ana County

City of Las Cruces
200 N. Church
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 541-2000

Dona Ana County
180 W. Amador
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 647-7200

The New Mexico State Police maintains a regional office in Las Cruces and serves the entire country.