Eric Enriquez
Eric Enriquez | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Las Cruces | |
| Assumed office December 18, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Ken Miyagishima |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Party | Democratic |
Eric Enriquez is an American politician and fireman who has served as the mayor of Las Cruces, New Mexico, since 2023.
Early life and career
Enriquez is a native of Las Cruces,[1] and attended Mayfield High School, whose renovation he advocated for during his mayorship.[2] His family has been residents of Las Cruces since the 1800s.[3]
Enriquez graduated from the fire academy in 1997 and the Las Cruces Police Academy in 2003, also earning a degree in business administration and finance from New Mexico State University. After moving to Hobbs to serve as fire marshal from 2009 to 2016, he became Fire Chief of Las Cruces that same year. He served as assistant city manager from 2020 to 2022.[3] He had also served on boards for multiple local charity organizations.[4]
Mayorship
2023 election
Enriquez ran for mayor of Las Cruces in 2023 to replace long-term mayor Ken Miyagishima. The election, which was resolved after six rounds of ranked-choice voting, announced Enriquez as the victor. He had received 29% of the vote in the preliminary round,[5] and 52% in the final round.[6] His campaign had focused on public safety and economic development.[7]
Tenure
Along with El Paso mayor Renard Johnson and Ciudad Juárez mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar, Enriquez publically criticized tariffs instilled by the Trump administration, as well as its immigration policy.[8]
References
- ^ "Mayor Eric Enriquez - The City of Las Cruces". lascruces.gov. Archived from the original on December 8, 2025. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- ^ Enriquez, Eric (October 12, 2025). "Las Cruces Mayor, a Mayfield grad, supports bond issue, MHS renovation | Opinion". Las Cruces Sun-News. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- ^ a b Cook, Mike (August 7, 2023). "Former fire chief, assistant city manager announces candidacy for mayor". Las Cruces Bulletin. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- ^ "Eric Enriquez". CityLab. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- ^ Luna, Melissa (November 8, 2023). "Eric Enriquez secures spot for Las Cruces mayor". KTSM. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- ^ "Eric Enriquez named new mayor of Las Cruces, unofficial results show". KDBC. November 8, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- ^ Parra, Ariana (November 9, 2023). "Newly elected Las Cruces mayor Eric Enriquez pledges public safety and economic growth". KDBC. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- ^ Resendiz, Julian (May 7, 2025). "Mayors show unity amid tariffs, bridge controversy". Border Report. Retrieved February 16, 2026.