ESSENTIAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY CONTACTS
We have tried to provide you with a comprehensive resource to find all the information you may need about how to contact all of the Governmental Departments, Facilities and Services in the City of Las Cruces, Town of Mesilla, Dona Ana County, and the State of New Mexico.
Prior to the Government listings we have separated out certain essential services that everyone needs at one time or another - Motor Vehicles Department - Post Office - and Taxation.
MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION & DRIVER’S LICENSES
While we all dread the inevitable visit to the MVD, after you have moved to Las Cruces, you will need to drop by and establish your residency as required by New Mexico State law by obtaining your NM drivers license. With a new larger facility the State has moved forward to accommodate your needs even more efficiently. For an added fee you can also get all the basic registration and licensing at the MVD Express. Faster service and less time. For more information please visit. http://www.mvdexpress.com/
Motor Vehicle Division
(505) 524-6215
http://www.state.nm.us/tax/mvd/mvd_home.htm
POSTAL SERVICES
Las Cruces has several United States Postal offices throughout the community. Whether you decide to live in Dona Ana, Mesilla, or anywhere in the city, you will find a full service office near your new neighborhood. For a full description of services available and locations please use the link provided below.
Main Post Office
(505) 524-2841
201 E. Las Cruces Ave.
http://usps.com
TAX INFORMATION
Dona Ana County Property Taxation-You'll want to know all the tax benefits you will enjoy while living in Dona Ana County and the great Land of Enchantment. You can also calculate just how little you'll be paying in taxes on your property. They provide you with a tax calculator you can find in the "Tax Research" section of the county website, http://www.co.dona-ana.nm.us/search/tax_research/ . For more information and all the details please visit the links below. http://www.co.dona-ana.nm.us/assessor/taxrates/
New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Department
(505) 524-6225
2450 El Paseo Rd
http://www.state.nm.us/tax
CITY OF LAS CRUCES SERVICES
The City of Las Cruces mission statement is, "to provide responsive, cost effective and high quality services to the citizens of Las Cruces". When you move here this will become a very important part of your quality of life here. City government encourages an active community and works hard to provide us all with a clean, safe and prosperous environment to live in. Learn everything there is to know about the vast array of quality services and activities your neighbors at the different departments of the City of Las Cruces by visiting their home website.http://www.las-cruces.org
Index To All Facilities and Services
http://www.las-cruces.org/sitemap.htm
CITY HALL----------------------------200 N. Church
MAIN NUMBER -------------------- 541-2100
MAYOR ------------------------------- 541-2067
CITY MANAGER ------------------- 541-2100
CITY CLERK ------------------------ 541-2115
PUBLIC INFORMATION --------- 541-2200
BUILDING PERMITS ------------- 528-3222
ZONING ------------------------------ 528-3222
POLICE -------------------------------526-0795
FIRE -----------------------------------526-0795
PUBLIC TRANSIT
http://www.las-cruces.org/public-services/roadrunner/index.shtm
http://library.las-cruces.org/
2010 REFERENCE
GUIDE
INFORMATION ON CITY DEPARTMENTS & SERVICES
http://www.las-cruces.org/PDFs/ref10.pdf
SENIOR PROGRAMS
The Robert Munson Senior Center, administered by the City of Las Cruces, is just one of the four centers available to Las Cruces residents who are 50 years old and over (also to their younger spouses). The center serves to assist and improve life for the elderly in the areas of good health maintenance, education, recreation, home care, mobility, community service and related informational services. Learn about all the great services and facilities available by using any of the links below.
Munson Senior Center (505) 528-3000 975 S. Mesquite
http://www.las-cruces.org/public-services/senior-programs/default.shtm
MESILLA TOWNSHIP
Community Center:
2251 Calle de Santiago
(505) 524-3262
Mesilla Town Hall:
2670 Calle de Parian
(505) 524-3262
Police - Mesilla Marshall:
http://www.mesilla-nm.org/html/marshal.html
Fire Department:
2670 Calle de Parian
(505) 524-3262
http://mesillafire.com
U.S. Post Office - Mesilla:
2279 Calle de Parian
(505) 524-1531
COUNTY GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Dona Ana County is one of 33 counties in the state of New Mexico. It was created in 1852 and is the second-most populated county in the state. The county seat, Las Cruces, has been ranked as one of the fastest growing communities in the Unites States. For the past decade. Dona Ana County's 800+ employees are proud participants in the national Character Counts! Initiative to promote ethics in the workplace. To learn more http://www.co.dona-ana.nm.us.
PUBLIC INFORMATION County Managers Complex
(505) 647-7229
180 W. Amador
PLANNING & INSPECTION
(505) 647-7237
430 S. Main
COUNTY CLERK VOTER REGISTRATION COUNTY COURTHOUSE
(505) 647-7421
251 W. Amador
COUNTY SHERIFF
(505)526-0795
750 A MOTEL BLVD
Contact information for all county officials and departments
Do you know who you are looking for? Skip the trip and contact any of Dona Ana County employees and officials directly. E-mail addresses, phone numbers and addresses are provided in these useful links for your convenience. http://www.co.dona-ana.nm.us/contact/
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
http://www.newmexico.gov
New Mexico Government A to Z
http://www.newmexico.gov/AtoZ.php
This a comprehensive index to websites for all of the departments and divisions of the state government. It includes: Information and Statistics, NM Magazine, Environment and Geography, Consumer Services, Energy, Natural Resources and Environment, Health and Social Services, Public Records and Archives, Information for Consumers and Businesses, all branches of the State’s Government, State Employee and Employment Departments.
NEW MEXICO TOURISM DEPARTMENT SITE
http://www.newmexico.org
See all that New Mexico has to offer: Recreation, Sporting, Travel, Tourism, Parks, Recreation,Arts and Culture and more.
