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The City of Las Cruces has a new Assistant City Manager, Ikani Taumoepeau. ACM Taumoepeau talks about what interested him in Las Cruces, his background in economic development and community engagement, and what impact he hopes to have on the community. “Ask The” audio podcasts are available on iTunes, Podbean, and Las-Cruces.org/podcast. Video podcasts can be viewed on CLCTV.com and Facebook@cityoflascruces.

Las Cruces Green Chamber President and CEO Carrie Hamblen talk about the impact COVID has had on local businesses. As local businesses have pivoted to come up with different strategies, business resource organizations in Las Cruces have partnered to promote a new Shop Local initiative with the www.ShopSouthernNM.com website. “Ask The” audio podcasts are available on iTunes, Podbean, and Las-Cruces.org/podcast. Video podcasts can be viewed on CLCTV.com and Facebook@cityoflascruces.

It happens only once every ten years and its outcome will impact our daily lives for the next decade. It’s the US Census.Why participation is so crucial in a new video podcast produced by the City of Las Cruces Communications office.“Ask The” audio podcasts are available on iTunes, Podbean, and Las-Cruces.org/podcast. Video podcasts can be viewed on CLCTV.com and Facebook@cityoflascruces.

New Video Podcast Explores Services for Seniors and Public Transportation!Las Cruces is popular among older residents and public transportation is gaining traction.City of Las Cruces Quality of Life Director Lynn Gallagher provides insight into services the City offers to senior citizens, everything from hot meals to long term care. She also describes public transportation options available to residents in a new video podcast produced by the City of Las Cruces Communications office.“Ask The” audio podcasts are available on iTunes, Podbean, and Las-Cruces.org/podcast. Video podcasts can be viewed on CLCTV.com and Facebook@cityoflascruces.

The holidays are here and while this is a festive time of year, it’s also a hectic and one. So, along with the rush to the stores for gifts and groceries is the need to be safety conscience.Dan Trujillo, the public information officer for the Las Cruces police and fire departments, provides helpful information about personal safety while out and about and keeping homes protected. Trujillo’s interview is featured in a new video podcast produced by the City of Las Cruces Communications office.“Ask The” audio podcasts are available on iTunes, Podbean, and Las-Cruces.org/podcast. Video podcasts can be viewed on CLCTV.com and Facebook@cityoflascruces.

Las Crucens have a great opportunity to help steer the future of their community through Elevate Las Cruces!By participating, residents can help decide where Las Cruces will grow, how it will grow and what will be included in that growth. Senior Planner Srijana Basnyat with the City’s Community Development Department tells how this is possible in a new video podcast produced by the City of Las Cruces Communications office.“Ask The” audio podcasts are available on iTunes, Podbean, and Las-Cruces.org/podcast. Video podcasts can be viewed on CLCTV.com and Facebook@cityoflascruces.

The City of Las Cruces has a new economic development director who will oversee efforts to increase economic opportunities in Las Cruces.Griselda Martinez reveals how the City helps facilitate new businesses and expand existing ones. She also describes how the West Mesa Industrial Park and Las Cruces International Airport serve as catalysts to economic growth in the community.Martinez’s interview is featured in a new video podcast produced by the City of Las Cruces Communications office.“Ask The” audio podcasts are available on iTunes, Podbean, and Las-Cruces.org/podcast. Video podcasts can be viewed on CLCTV.com and Facebook@cityoflascruces.

The countdown to Christmas is underway and some of the busiest shopping days are fast approaching. How Las Cruces retailers are preparing for holiday shopping, what Las Crucens can do to help sustain local businesses, and the role the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce plays in the local economy are featured in a new video podcast produced by the City of Las Cruces Communications office.Guest Debbi Moore, chamber president and CEO, provides valuable insight into the Las Cruces economy and how it relates to the most significant annual shopping season for retailers.“Ask The” audio podcasts are available on iTunes, Podbean, and Las-Cruces.org/podcast. Video podcasts can be viewed on CLCTV.com and Facebook@cityoflascruces.

Las Cruces voters have elected their first mayor using Ranked Choice Voting. Ken Miyagishima will begin his fourth term as mayor after defeating nine challengers in this year’s mayoral election. Mayor Miyagishima shares his experience with Ranked Choice Voting and looks ahead to his next term as mayor in a new video podcast produced by the City of Las Cruces Communications office.“Ask The” audio podcasts are available on iTunes, Podbean, and Las-Cruces.org/podcast. Video podcasts can be viewed on CLCTV.com and Facebook@cityoflascruces.

Las Cruces is experiencing a drastic reduction in the number of asylum seekers from Central America that have been coming to our community.And the shelter leased by the City of Las Cruces is no longer being used to house them.The latest on the asylum seeker situation in Las Cruces is the subject of a new video podcast produced by the City of Las Cruces Communications office.“Ask The” audio podcasts are available on iTunes, Podbean, and Las-Cruces.org/podcast. Videos podcasts can be viewed on CLCTV.com.

Part 2 of a new video podcast "The Health of Las Cruces" produced by the City of Las Cruces Communications office examines threats posed by vaping, meth and mumps and treatment options."Ask The" audio podcasts are available on iTunes, Podbean, and Las-Cruces.org/podcast. Video podcasts can be viewed on CLCTV.com.

Typically, this time of year the call for flu shots go out. But the flu is just one of many health threats facing us.A new video podcast produced by the City of Las Cruces Communications office looks at threats posed by the flu, West Nile Virus and Hantavirus.“Ask The” audio podcasts are available on iTunes, Podbean, and Las-Cruces.org/podcast. Videos podcasts can be viewed on CLCTV.com.

Early/absentee voting begins Tuesday, Oct. 8 in a local regular election in Las Cruces in which Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) will be used for the first time. Those races are for mayor, city councilors in districts 1,2 and 4 and presiding municipal court judge.What is RCV and how does it work? Dona Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin explains in a new video podcast produced by the City of Las Cruces Communications office.López Askin will also provide other election-related information.“Ask The” audio podcasts are available on iTunes, Podbean, and Las-Cruces.org/podcast. Videos podcasts can be viewed on CLCTV.com.

Tony Trevino with the City of Las Cruces Public Works department, left, provides an update on the GO Bond projects approved by voters last summer in the video podcast “Ask The” hosted by Udell Vigil. “Ask The” audio podcasts are available on iTunes, Podbean, and Las-Cruces.org/podcast. Video podcasts can be viewed on CLCTV.com.

Downtown Las Cruces has transformed during the past few years and has become a more attractive place for residents and guests to visit.In a new video podcast now available for download, Mandy Guss with the City’s Economic Development Department explains how the Downtown area has developed, what it can now offer to business owners and visitors and what we can expect for the future.The video podcast is now at iTunes, http://askthe.podbean.com, and www.las-cruces.org/podcast.

It is now easier and faster to find online information about the City of Las Cruces. The City has a new website that can make life simpler through a new layout, easier navigation, social media integration, and ways that users can sign up to receive information of their choosing.In a new video podcast now available for download, Dominic Aragon with the City’s Communications Office takes us on a tour of the new website.The video podcast is now on iTunes, https://askthe.podbean.com, and www.las-cruces.org/Podcast.

Putting students first and a community school partnership between Las Cruces Public Schools and the City of Las Cruces are highlighted in a new video podcast with interim superintendent Dr. Karen Trujillo produced by the City of Las Cruces’ communications office.In her interview, Trujillo also addresses HB 33, which she describes as “The public school buildings election;” international welcome centers and an expanded translation and interpretation department.

How would Las Cruces respond to another mass shooting? Las Cruces' police chief and SWAT commander reveal how the police department would respond to a mass shooting; SWAT's role in a mass shooting event, and what the public should do if caught in such a situation.