How Does Las Cruces, NM Spend Tax Money?
Las Cruces, NM spends $14,707 per resident, with total expenditures of $1.6B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,345/person), Fire Protection ($532/person), Highways & Roads ($103/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (76/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $1.6B |
| Per Capita Spending | $14,707 |
| Total Revenue | $2.7B |
| Total Debt | $74.1M |
| Population | 111,273 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 76/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,345/person
Fire Protection$532/person
Highways & Roads$103/person
Health$7/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.