Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities Manager Philo Shelton presents his department’s FY2027 budget this evening to the council. Council approved 6-1, with Councilor David Reagor opposed, to tentatively approve the department’s $94.6 million budget. Council also tentatively approved a $900,000 for a joint budget option between the utilities and Public Works departments, which would be for a road re-pavement and utility infrastructure improvement project. Screenshot/LADP Read More
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Council Tentatively Approves Public Works FY2027 Budget
Los Alamos County Public Works Department Director Eric Martinez presents his department’s FY2027 budget to the council this evening. Council voted unanimously to tentatively approve the department’s $64.3 million budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Approves LAPD’s FY2027 Budget
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone presents his department’s FY 2027 budget to the council this evening. Council unanimously voted to tentatively approve the department’s $20.1 million budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Approves LAFD’s FY2027 Budget
Los Alamos Fire Chief Erik Litzenberg, far right, presents his department’s FY 2027 budget this evening to the council. Council unanimously voted to tentatively approve the $58.2 million budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively OKs Community Svcs. Dept. FY2027 Budget
Los Alamos County Community Services Department Director Cory Styron presents his department’s FY 2027 budget to the council this evening in Council Chambers. Council unanimously voted to tentatively approve the $33.5 million budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
New Mexico State Treasurer Names Linda P. Gallegos As State Cash Manager
Linda P. Gallegos
From the Office of the Treasurer’s Office:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office today announced Linda P. Gallegos as the new State Cash Manager, effective Monday, May 4, 2026.
Gallegos brings decades of public finance, treasury operations, and government leadership experience to the role, where she will oversee the state’s daily cash management functions and strengthen coordination between the State Treasurer’s Office’s (STO) Cash Management and Investment Divisions to maximize efficiency, transparency, and returns for New Mexico taxpayers.
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UNM-Los Alamos To Host Student And Instructor Art Show
UNMLA News:
The community is invited to a UNM-Los Alamos Art Show from 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, on campus in the library. The show will feature art from students and instructors along with a pottery wheel demonstration and refreshments.
Event questions can be directed to unmlacommunications@unm.edu. Read More
Los Alamos County Enters Stage 1 Fire Restrictions April 28
COUNTY News:
Due to ongoing dry conditions and prevailing high winds, Fire Marshal Colorado Cordova of the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) has enacted fire restrictions to Stage 1, effective today, April 28, within the boundaries of Los Alamos County to safeguard public health and safety, as well as protect lands, structures, and natural and historical artifacts.
Under the Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Order 2026-01, stringent restrictions and conditions are imposed as follows:
- Building, maintaining, and use of outdoor fires, including campfires and recreational fires of any
DPU’s Outdoor Watering Rule Starts On May 1
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities’ outdoor watering rule starts on Friday, May 1 and runs through Wednesday, Sept. 30.
DPU kindly asks residents to water according to their address and the schedule from May through September.
Most importantly, refrain from watering between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. every day. Read More