Public art is becoming more important as Las Cruces wants to attract more companies and residents. It reflects a better life and a better sate of mind. Places with strong public art are more memorable and attractive. On this episode of Engaging Las Cruces, we will talk to Lorenzo Zepeda, the Las Cruces Public Art Program coordinator and Meg Freyermuth with the City Art Board. They will be talking about the efforts to bring more art to our town to gain economic and cultural value.

On this episode of Engaging Las Cruces we continue our conversation with Robert Nuñez, Administrator with the Parks and Recreation Department. Robert talks about the many other programs the City offers for youth including Teen Connections, After School and many more.

On this episode of Engaging Las Cruces we are going to meet Robert Nuñez with the Parks and Recreation Department. Robert is the man behind the Out Of School Time programs that the City offers.  He will be telling us how kids can enroll, activities, and how parents can save money applying to scholarships.

On this episode of Engaging Las Cruces, we are going to meet Aaron Glymph, the Community Liaison Officer.  He is going to talk to us about the Neighborhood WatchProgram, a community policing partnership to combat residential crime. Neighborhood Watch depends on citizen involvement to discourage crime and reduce the fear of crime, by taking an active role in immediately reporting to police any unusual activities or suspicious behavior.

On this episode of Engaging Las Cruces, we are going to meet Margaret Neill, with the Thomas Branigan Library. She will be talking not only about books, and what to read next but the history of the library and future plans.

Local government can be confusing and bureaucratic. Jamey Rickman, Community Engagement Manager, talks about connecting residents to the City of Las Cruces to make sure their voices are heard, and they take advantage of the many programs that the City has to offer.