Video: Councilor Hand Discusses Work Session
Los Alamos County Councilor Melanee Hand discusses the Feb. 10 work session. Video by Kirsten Laskeyladailypost.com Read More
Scenes From Julie Williams-Hill’s Retirement Event
Los Alamos County Manager Anne Laurent, left, reads the inscription on the Nambé plaque she is presenting to Julie Williams-Hill at her retirement event Thursday afternoon in Council Chambers, thanking her for 24 years of dedication to Los Alamos County. Williams-Hill served as public information officer for the Department of Public Utilities and the County. Photo by Carol A. Clarkladailypost.com/
Scene from the retirement event on Thursday afternoon in Council Chambers honoring Los Alamos County Public Information Officer Julie Williams-Hill and thanking her for 24 years of dedication Read More
County Inclusivity Task Force Set To Meet Feb. 18
County Invites Public To Speed Engagement Sessions
COUNTY News:
Looking for a quick connection in these busy times? The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities is hosting “Speed Engagement Sessions” in early March—a fast-paced opportunity to share your ideas about water and energy conservation and efficiency.
Think of it like speed dating, but instead of finding your soulmate, you’ll help DPU find its next conservation program.
As your public utility provider, DPU needs and values your input. These sessions are part of updating our Water and Energy Conservation Plan (WECP), a required document outlining conservation efforts Read More
Los Alamos County Council Celebrates How Teamwork, Compassion And Unity Saves Man’s Life
Los Alamos County Council gathers with Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) staff and residents Diane and Anthony Montoya, seated at center, to honor the Phoenix Award recipients during Tuesday’s work session. Back row from left, Deputy Fire Chief Tim Johnson, Firefighter Nicholas Lopez, Councilor David Reagor, Driver Engineer Michael Manzanares, Firefighter Jennifer Edmunds, Firefighter Paramedic Brian Thomas, Driver Engineer Paramedic Dustin Rogers, Council Chair Randall Ryti and EMS Division Chief Manuel Pacheco. Front row from left, Council Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann, Councilor Read More
Los Alamos County’s Julie Williams-Hill To Retire Following 24 Years Of Service
Los Alamos County Public Information Officer Julie Williams-Hill in her office on Tuesday, is set to retire this Friday following 24 years of service to the County and community. Photo by Carol A. Clarkladailypost.com/
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Following 24 years of service, Los Alamos County Public Information Officer (PIO) Julie Williams-Hill will retire on Friday, Jan. 13.
“I am deeply thankful to Los Alamos County and the community for a rewarding 24-year career,” Williams-Hill told the Los Alamos Daily Post. “It has been a privilege to work in Read More
Thirteen Los Alamos County Elected Officials Endorse Katharine Clark For New Mexico Secretary Of State
Katharine Clark
Candidate for New Mexico Secretary of State
By KARYL ANN ARMBRUSTER
Los Alamos
Thirteen Los Alamos County elected officials announced their endorsement of Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine Clark for New Mexico Secretary of State, citing her effectiveness as Santa Fe County Clerk.
Clark has led one of the most advanced election operations in the state. Santa Fe County consistently delivers high-turnout elections among New Mexico’s largest counties, demonstrating that voter participation, accessibility, and operational discipline can be strengthened simultaneously. Read More
County Offices To Close On Presidents’ Day
COUNTY News:
In observance of Presidents’ Day, Los Alamos County offices and services will join other federal, state, and local governments and close Monday, Feb. 16.
The County’s administrative offices, Atomic City Transit service, and the Environmental Services division will close on Monday.
Additional facilities that will close or have modified hours:
- White Rock and Mesa libraries – Open 1-5 p.m.
- Aquatic Center – Main Pool and Leisure Lagoon Open 1-5 p.m.
- Los Alamos County Ice Rink – Open 12-5 p.m.
- Golf Course and Golf Shop – Closed
- Utilities will be closed for regular business, however
Increase In Daytime Bobcat Sightings In Los Alamos: What You Need To Know…
A bobcat roots through a resident’s shed in February in Eastern Area. Photo by Jim Goforth
A bobcat hunts around the grounds at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in February. Photo by Amanda Bucklin
A bobcat spruces up in February in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Kurt Steinhaus
COUNTY News:
Bobcats are found throughout Los Alamos County and have been spotted regularly in the downtown area in the past few weeks. Although elusive and difficult to observe, it is not unusual for the bobcat’s habitat to include a densely populated urban area.
These cats are much smaller than a mountain lion, weighing Read More
Hilltopper Swim And Dive Girls Defend District 2a Title, Boys Take Second
Girls District 2a Swim Champions. Front Row Left to Right: Cindy Fu, Ashley McLaughlin, Lyla Lo, Grace Nowell, Deborah Brug, Emilie Daligault, Aleena Rim, Samantha Clayton. Back Row Left to Right: Madalyn Baily, Teagan Brown, Zooey Browne, Grace Evans, Catherine. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
The Hilltopper Swim/Dive team completed the regular season at the District Championships in Farmington, Feb. 6-7.
The girls successfully defended their District 2a title, scoring 404 points, outpacing Farmington at second (249 points) and Piedra Vista (148 points). With only eight boys, the Toppers Read More
Los Alamos County Publishes FY2025 Popular Annual Financial Report, Winning 12th Consecutive National Award For Outstanding Achievement
County News:
Los Alamos County’s FY2025 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) has been published. The County’s PAFR has won the national Award for Outstanding Achievement for the last 12 consecutive years from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).
The GFOA’s mission is to advance excellence in public finance, and it established the PAFR Program in 1991 to encourage and assist state and local governments to extract information from their annual comprehensive financial report to produce high quality popular annual financial reports, specifically designed to be readily Read More
County Secures Lease For Piñon Pool
COUNTY News:
Considering the impact on the swimming community during the Olympic Pool Re-plastering Project, Los Alamos County staff have been communicating with the local and regional pools to secure an alternative space during the closure of Olympic and Therapy Pools, Feb. 22, 2026, through October 2026.
The Los Alamos County Community Services Department is happy to announce that it has secured a lease for the Piñon Pool, located in White Rock.
The Piñon Pool Association previously ran Piñon Pool; however, they closed the facility in 2025 due to a lack of memberships. Los Alamos County Read More
County Issues Traffic Advisory For Mobilization Of 50-Ton Crane Through Town Toward Los Alamos Golf Course
COUNTY News:
As part of the ongoing project to install a new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system at the Los Alamos Golf Course Clubhouse, a 50-ton crane will mobilize through town today, Feb. 11.
The crane will travel via N.M. 502/East Road to Trinity Drive and Diamond Drive before arriving at 4244 Diamond Drive.
Mobilization is scheduled at non-peak hours between 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. to minimize disruptions to travelers.
The west end of the Los Alamos Golf Course parking lot will be closed, 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., for crane maneuvers. All crane operations will be contained within Read More
County Seeks Volunteers For Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is seeking community members interested in volunteering to serve on the County’s Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee.
The Steering Committee will help guide the comprehensive planning process by providing community perspective and furthering public engagement efforts. The Comprehensive Plan update will shape long-term decisions related to land use, housing, transportation, infrastructure, and overall community development.
Residents and stakeholders interested in participating or learning more about the Comprehensive Plan process Read More
Girl Scouts Attend County Council Meeting To Advocate For More Accessible Playgrounds
Courtesy photo
By CORTNEY KRELLER
On Tuesday, Feb. 3, Girl Scouts attended the Los Alamos County Council meeting to advocate for their fellow Girl Scout, Emmy.
Emmy was born with Rett Syndrome, a rare genetic condition which impacts her physical abilities.
The public comment period started with a statement from Emmy’s troop leader, “We are here today as a troop to voice our concerns about the lack of inclusive public areas for children in Los Alamos County and would specifically like to request that the county install inclusive swings in all public playgrounds.”
Then, Girl Scouts read their Read More
County Council To Meet In Closed & Work Sessions Feb. 10
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council will meet in both closed and work sessions Feb. 10, 2026, in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Avenue.
The closed session will be held at 5 p.m. and the agenda can be found here.
The work session will be held at 6 p.m. and the agenda can be found here. Read More
New Mexico County Insurance Authority Board Of Directors Approves Addition Of Two Ex-Officio Positions
Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza
NMCIA News:
SANTA FE — At their first regular Board meeting of the year Jan. 19, 2026, the New Mexico County Insurance Authority (NMCIA) Board of Directors approved the addition of two ex-officio, non-voting Directors on the Board, one to be nominated by the New Mexico Counties’ sheriff affiliate and one to be nominated by the detention administrator’s affiliate.
At their meetings in conjunction with the New Mexico Counties’ Legislative Conference Jan. 21-22, each affiliate nominated a member to serve on the NMCIA Board of Directors.
The NMCIA Board created Read More
Video: County Councilor Cull Discusses Tuesday’s Meeting
Los Alamos County Councilor Theresa Cull provides a briefing on Tuesday’s council meeting. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
County: Dinosaur & Grand Canyon Playlot Surveys Open
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD), in partnership with Groundwork Studio, has completed the first listening sessions for both Dinosaur Park on Barranca Mesa and Grand Canyon Playground in White Rock.
The purpose of the listening sessions was to hear from the community as to what they would love about the parks, things to keep in mind throughout the project, and any ideas on what they would like to see.
The purpose of these projects is to design, develop construction documents, and provide construction administration services for the renovation of Dinosaur Read More
Results From 2026 Los Alamos County Science Fair; 52 Students Qualify For Northeastern New Mexico Regional
Los Alamos County Science Fair participants in the junior division gather for a photo. Courtesy/LAPS
Los Alamos High School students Linus Plohr, Lilia Viteva and Tate Plohr are among 52 LAPS students who qualified to participate in the Feb. 28 Northeastern New Mexico Regional Science Fair. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
More than 122 projects were on display as students from elementary, middle and high school participated in the 2026 Los Alamos County Science Fair last weekend at Piñon Elementary School.
Fifty-two students qualified for the 2026 Northeastern New Mexico Regional Science Fair, Read More
