Las Cruces mayor orders new virus restrictions – but no curfew

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico -- The mayor of Las Cruces issued an emergency proclamation Monday aimed at trying to help slow the spread of Covid-19 as the Borderland is experiencing a surge in cases.

But unlike El Paso, the Las Cruces measure does NOT include a curfew.

Here's a breakdown of the latest restrictions outlined by Mayor Ken Miyagishima...

• Las Cruces residents urged to avoid traveling to El Paso.
• Starting Tuesday at 6 a.m., the city will close all indoor rec centers, except the aquatics center.
• The city will crack down on the Las Cruces farmer's market, requiring that everyone wear masks.
• Staffers will make sure people at city parks are wearing masks.
• Las Cruces will take an additional $25,000 from the Telshor Fund to pay for security and overtime.