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Residents press council on mayor's rally attendance, lead‑pipe notices and library funding
Summary
Public comment at the April 6 Las Cruces City Council meeting focused heavily on three concerns: mayoral participation in an anti‑abortion rally, alleged failures by Las Cruces Utilities to notify owners about galvanized piping, and calls to prioritize the library and recreation centers in GRT funding allocations.
A steady stream of public commenters at the Las Cruces City Council meeting on April 6 pressed the council on civic and health matters, centering three issues: the mayor’s attendance at a pro‑life rally, accusations that Las Cruces Utilities failed to notify owners about galvanized piping and possible lead risks, and calls to prioritize libraries and parks in the city’s new GRT spending.
Several speakers said Mayor Eric Enriquez should clarify whether he attended a recent anti‑abortion protest in a personal or official capacity. Jane Asch told the council she respected the mayor’s right to religious belief but asked that when he appears at future protests he explicitly state he is attending as a private…
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