4:42 → 9:16(4m 34s)
Mayor Eric Enriquez opened the work session, led the pledge and read the closed‑session statement. He reported a closed meeting earlier (10:04–12:00) addressing collective bargaining strategy, several pending litigation matters (Brandon Baron v. City; 828 Productions LLC; Alameda Land Investment Corporation) and real‑property/water‑rights acquisitions under cited NMSA sections. He then moved to the published work session agenda.
Las Cruces City Council work session on 2026-04-13 included a municipal court staffing and technology briefing, a detailed review and public hearing on the FY26–27 budget (council signaled support for combined vacancy and operating cuts), a Capital Improvements Program (CIP) update showing $1.2 billion 5‑year needs, and a staff-led discussion on whether new subdivisions should be required to extend municipal natural gas lines (council asked staff to clarify code to preserve developer choice).
