# Las Cruces Council Work Session - September 28, 2026


**Body:** City of Las Cruces
**Date:** September 27, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Healthcare, Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The City of Las Cruces held a council work session on September 28, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and updating the city's strategic plan for the next two to five years. The discussion included community engagement efforts, draft mission and priority statements, and goals related to housing, infrastructure, community safety, and sustainable city government. Council members emphasized the importance of aligning resources with priorities, addressing infrastructure needs with urgency, and improving transit and road safety. Additionally, the session featured a presentation by Denton Park, CEO of Three Crosses Hospital, detailing the hospital's financial turnaround, expansion plans including new primary care providers, cardiology services, and outpatient capabilities. The hospital highlighted its commitment to community-centered care, quality improvement, and local ownership. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during the meeting, but discussions on budget alignment and capital improvement processes were noted as relevant to future spending and resource allocation.

**Source:** City of Las Cruces