Las Cruces, NM Landscaping Rules: Water Restrictions (2026)
Water restrictions in Las Cruces, NM, also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance, set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Key Facts
- Even addresses
- Tue, Thu, Sat
- Odd addresses
- Wed, Fri, Sun
- No watering
- Mondays (without variance)
- Summer cutoff
- Apr 1–Sep 30, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Waste hotline
- 575-528-4444 (24 hours)
Summary
Las Cruces limits outdoor watering by address: even addresses water Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday; odd addresses Wednesday, Friday, Sunday; never Monday. From April 1 to September 30, no watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
All outdoor vegetation on residential and commercial properties located (i) at an even numbered street address shall be watered only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and (ii) at an odd numbered address shall be watered only on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Full Breakdown
The Water Conservation Ordinance (LCMC Chapter 28, Ordinance No. 2722, enacted 2014) and the Utilities Board's Water Conservation Regulations set year-round watering days by street address and add a summer midday cutoff. Wasting water is separately banned: letting water run onto a street or neighboring property, ponding, failing to fix a leak within five working days, and hosing down driveways or sidewalks. Vehicle washing requires a shutoff nozzle or a five-gallon bucket. Report violations to the 24-hour water-waste hotline, 575-528-4444. Variances are available from the Utilities Department, including up to two weeks for newly planted vegetation.
Violations & Fines
Escalating administrative fees on the water bill ($20, $30, $40, then $50). Municipal Court conviction: residential $50/$100/$250 by prior offenses; nonresidential $100/$250/$500. Each day is a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
What days can I water in Las Cruces?
Are there summer time limits?
What counts as water waste?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Las Cruces
How Las Cruces compares: Cities with the Strictest Water Restrictions·Compare Las Cruces to another location·View the New Mexico landscaping rules overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.