Demolition, site work and addition to a library in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Design plans call for the addition of a 15,000-square-foot library; for the demolition of a library; and for site work for a library.

To plan, design, construct, equip, furnish, improve, and develop the Las Cruces Public Library System in Las Cruces, NM, in Dona Ana County, including but not limited to a master plan that includes locating an area for a full-service branch, planning and designing and equipping the branch, including ongoing operational costs, evaluating current services and surveying the public as to potential future library services in the community. The proposed master plan includes recommendations to renovate and expand Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, increase the overall staffing of the library to better serve the needs of the community, increase the City’s funding of the libraries including the recommendation to form a library foundation to help secure capital and building at least three branch libraries within the city. Phase 2 would include adding an additional 15,000 square feet of working space to Branigan Library. The projected cost of Phase 2 is estimated at $16.6 million. Project is included City of Las Cruces Fiscal Year 2025-2030. As of April 13, 2026, project is only funded for FY2026 at this point. Funding still needed for FY2027-2028. Design team identified. This is a 2028 project. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.