# Las Cruces Council Meeting - October 19, 2026


**Body:** City of Las Cruces
**Date:** October 18, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The October 19, 2026 City of Las Cruces Council meeting included two procurement- and property-related approvals. Council approved Resolution 27-070 naming the multi-use trail along irrigation laterals the South Main Trail; staff said a segment was entering procurement for construction, with asphalt work planned, as part of a trail extending a little over two miles. Council also unanimously approved Resolution 27-071 to purchase the former Shook building at 717 North Main Street LLC’s property, using Tax Increment District funds. The property was identified in the downtown master plan as a catalyst site, with possible future redevelopment or a public-private partnership. The purchase price is not clear in the transcript.

Council also heard a presentation on a proposed vacant- and abandoned-property ordinance, including a registration and enforcement process and escalating annual fees; the transcript does not capture a final vote. During public comment, residents raised concerns about the city’s lead-pipe inspection and replacement work, citing a prior $15 million New Mexico Finance Authority funding commitment, and homeowners called for city action on stormwater erosion and drainage infrastructure. A speaker also questioned a reported $400,000 allocation for outside legal services, but the transcript does not establish the related action or vote. No other contract awards or purchasing approvals are clearly recorded.

**Source:** City of Las Cruces