The previous development code had been in place since 2001. The updates to Realize Las Cruces passed with a 6-1 vote after two hours of public comment.

Ten of the 23 ZIP codes on the portal's map of Doña Ana County have registered at least one case of COVID-19. Four of those ZIP codes — 88021, 88081, 88063, 88008 — border Texas and account ...

The other cases are in ZIP codes primarily within Las Cruces city limits. As of Sunday, Doña Ana County had recorded 69 positive tests of COVID-19 and one death resulting from the novel coronavirus.