Citing public safety, blight and improving quality of life, Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story presented two modified ordinances regarding solicitation and proposed a new ordinance regarding shopping carts.
The group had raised half a million dollars in four years by walking from Lincoln to Omaha. Now, they're preparing to raise $1.5 million this year alone.
Mayor Eric Enriquez and Mayor Pro Temp Johana Bencomo opened last week's two-day budget retreat by highlighting the need to add positions in the municipal court.