From left, Los Alamos County Environmental Services Division Manager Armando Gabaldon, Councilor Melanee Hand and Environmental Services Division Scale Operator Alysia Dahlby at the proclamation presentation for Clean Up Los Alamos Day held Tuesday during the council meeting. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council issued a proclamation during its regular meeting April 4, which declared April 29 Clean Up Los Alamos Day. Those interested in participating in Clean Up Los Alamos Day may register here.

Councilor Melanee Hand read the proclamation:

WHEREAS, Los Alamos County, Environmental Services will sponsor the 20 Year Anniversary of Clean Up Los Alamos Day” on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

WHEREAS, “Clean Up Los Alamos Day” is an opportunity for Los Alamos County residents, organizations, and businesses to join together and take pride in the health and beauty of our community by collectively volunteering to clean up neighborhoods, trails, parks, schools, and businesses; and

WHEREAS, when we participate in activities such as “Clean Up Los Alamos Day,” we set a good example for our children, teaching them we care about protecting our land and open spaces, which in turn strengthens our economy, improves property values, and protects our environment; and

WHEREAS, when we partner as a community in “Clean Up Los Alamos Day,” we encourage everyone to commit to and prioritize reducing, reusing, and recycling habits that promote positive community values that respect our natural resources; and

WHEREAS, Los Alamos County will provide residents with a free disposal day at the Eco Station and Overlook Collection Center on April 29, 2023.

NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Council of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, I do hereby proclaim Saturday, April 29, 2023 as “CLEAN UP LOS ALAMOS DAY” and urge our community, organizations, and businesses to participate; and

FURTHERMORE, I ask our residents to re-dedicate themselves to finding ways to protect and preserve our environment, such as backyard composting, packing a zero-waste lunch, learning about sustainable living, preventing food waste, reusing, and recycling materials.