Las Cruces: Municipal Government

Las Cruces has a council-manager form of government with six council members elected by district serving staggered terms. Both the mayor and the council members serve four year terms.

Head Official: William Michael Mattiace (since March 2003; current term expires 2007)

Total Number of City Employees: 1,251 (2004)

City Information: City of Las Cruces, PO Box 20000, Las Cruces, NM 88004, telephone (505)541-2000