Council Tentatively Approves FY 2026 Budgets For Remaining Departments Reviewed On 2nd Night Of Hearings
Los Alamos County Council listens to department budget presentations during the second night of FY 26 Budget Hearings Tuesday in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Screenshot/LADP
Staff Report:
The Los Alamos County Council held its second night of Budget Hearings for Fiscal Year 2026 Tuesday in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.
Council tentatively approved the following proposed department budgets:
County Clerk – Council voted 6-1, with Councilor Melanee Hand opposed, to tentatively approve the County Clerk’s budget of $1,333,520. Council also tentatively approved Read More
Council Tentatively Approves FY 2026 Budgets For Seven County Departments Reviewed On First Night Of Hearings
Members of the Los Alamos County Council at the first night Los Alamos County’s FY 2026 Budget Hearings Monday in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Screenshot/LADP
Staff Report:
Los Alamos County Council kicked off its first night of budget hearings for Fiscal Year 2026 Monday in Council Chambers. Council tentatively approved several department budgets while setting a few items aside for future discussion.
Department Public Utilities – Unanimously voted to tentatively approve the $107.3 million budget along with two budget options, which include $350,000 for a gas line replacement Read More
New Mexico Leaders To Convene For Timely Community Collaborative Forum On Public Health May 7
From Los Alamos Health Council:
New Mexico leaders will convene for a timely Community Collaborative Forum on public health. This serves as a timely convening designed for networking, fostering collaboration, and exploring strategic alignment in public health for improving population health and together navigate these unprecedented times.
This event will provide a unique platform for community leaders, policymakers, state agency partners, and public health professionals to engage in critical discussions concerning state legislation, federal policy changes, and their impact Read More
Guaje Pines Cemetery Master Plan Survey Now Open
Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has partnered with Sloane Consulting Group to create a comprehensive Master Plan for Guaje Pines Cemetery, located at 901 Range Rd. This plan will provide a long-term vision for the care, maintenance, and development of the cemetery, ensuring it remains a peaceful and meaningful space for future generations.
The County is inviting the community to share their input through a survey that will help shape the future of the cemetery. The survey is designed to gather feedback on how Guaje Pines Cemetery can be improved, including topics such as the importance Read More
Los Alamos County Council Budget Hearings Begin Monday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council Budget Hearings get underway Monday and are expected to be held 6-10 p.m. April 21-23 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The hearings are open to the public and a Zoom option is offered for remote participation (Zoom Link).
Each session will also be available using Video-on-Demand after each meeting.
Schedule:
Monday through Wednesday, April 21-23*
- April 21 Agenda – Provide your public comment using the eComments tool.
- April 22 Agenda – Provide your public comment using the eComments tool.
- April 23 Agenda
Community Invited To ‘Dark Night’ At Overlook Park April 26
COUNTY News:
The Pajarito Astronomers Club is hosting County-sponsored “Dark Night” observing sessions through September at Overlook Park in White Rock.
These sessions are free and open to the public and occur once a month (on a Saturday evening near a new moon) when Los Alamos County turns off all the athletic field lights at the park.
A typical session will have 15-50 people looking through 4-6 telescopes, viewing galaxies, planets, star clusters, the moon and much more. Weather permitting, observing sessions start at sunset and end before midnight.
Visible will be planets, a variety of Read More
LAPD To Host Spring DEA Drug Take-Back Day April 26
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) will participate in the spring DEA Drug Take Back Day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26.
The event will be held in the Justice Center North Parking Lot adjacent to LAPD.
Please follow the posted signs and drive through, to the take back boxes. Dispose of any trash or empty bottles before dropping off. Labels on bottles do not have to be removed, however anyone preferring to remove them is asked to please do so beforehand. Items that may be disposed of include liquids and creams; however, sharps and aerosols will NOT be accepted.
This drug diversion Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of April 21, 2025
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
Los Alamos County Public Works staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors.
For more information, email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150 or visit the County Projects page at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects.
Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Note: the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Capital Improvement Projects:
Los Alamos County Public Works staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. Read More
Snowy Scene This Afternoon In Downtown Los Alamos
A snowy scene at 2 p.m. today on Central Avenue at 15th Street looking west in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAC webcam Read More
Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center To Close Tuesday Due To Water Shut Off For Construction On Bathtub Row
LARSO News:
The Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center will be closed Tuesday, April 22 due to water shut off for the construction on Bathtub Row. White Rock Senior Activity Center is open for regular hours and programs.
Most programs and services are canceled. The Transportation Department will still offer rides; call 505.662.8922 to schedule a ride.
Gentle Yoga and Breathwork with Jacci will be held at 4:30 p.m. as usual and participants should enter through the lower level.
LARSO will still offer the Vaccine Clinic 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday with Nambe Drugs. For the Vaccine Clinic, enter Betty Read More
Pavement Preservation Work On Canyon Rim Trail April 21
View of the Canyon Rim Trail. Courtesy/LAC
View of the Canyon Rim Trail. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Beginning Monday, April 21, Los Alamos County Parks and Open Space, in partnership with the Traffic and Streets Division, will begin pavement preservation work along the Canyon Rim Trail.
The project involves crack sealing and is scheduled to continue through Friday, May 2. While the trail will remain open to the public throughout the duration of the work, users may experience minor interruptions as crews carry out maintenance activities.
The County apologizes for any inconvenience and appreciate Read More
County Officials Invite Community To Appreciation Event Honoring Fire Chief Troy Hughes April 25 At Fuller Lodge
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County officials invite the public to a Community Appreciation event honoring Fire Chief Troy Hughes noon to 2 p.m. Friday, April 25 at Fuller Lodge, his final day with the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD).
The event will celebrate Chief Hughes’ 14 years of dedicated service to the community before he relocates to South Dakota to begin his new position as Fire Chief for the Brookings Fire Department.
Hughes was appointed to lead the LAFD in October 2011, bringing 26 years of firefighter, leadership and education experience to the role. He remained deeply committed to Read More
County Council Holds Special Session April 21
Canceled: LAFD’s Wildfire Day 2025
COUNTY News:
Due to the weather forecast for potentially significant snowfall totals and very windy conditions Saturday, April 19, the Los Alamos Fire Department has decided to cancel its Wildfire Day 2025 event scheduled for that day. Read More
County Personnel Board Meeting April 22 Canceled
Third-Party Contractor Cuts Fiber Impacting Limited Number Of County Facilities – Repairs Expected Friday
COUNTY News:
A third-party contractor bored into a Los Alamos County-owned fiber line this morning in the vicinity of 20th Street and Trinity Drive.
The damage impacts the phone and internet services for a limited number of Los Alamos County facilities, including the Eco Station.
It is also affecting external phone service for Los Alamos Public Schools.
Repairs are scheduled and expected to be completed by noon Friday. Read More
County Eco Station Experiencing Phone And Internet Outage – Trash Pickup Services Not Affected
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Eco Station at 3701 East Jemez Road, is experiencing a temporary outage of phone and internet services. Staff are working with service providers to restore connectivity as soon as possible.
According to the Environmental Services staff, this outage will not impact services offered at the Eco Station or regularly scheduled refuse collection.
Customers with an urgent need or requiring immediate assistance, should contact the Los Alamos County Public Works Department directly at 505.660.8150.
Environmental Services Manager Armando Gabaldon appreciates Read More
Mason: Unified Focus On Traffic Safety Is Essential
By Director Thom Mason
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory supports Los Alamos County’s recent efforts to control speeding and enforce traffic safety through an ordinance approved last week to install automated speed cameras in various locations around the county. The ordinance complements efforts taken by the Laboratory in recent months to further promote safer driving on and around Lab property. The Laboratory has installed mobile speed cameras around the site, utilized GPS systems in government vehicles that track speed, seatbelt usage, and location of Read More
LAPD Reminds Commuters Of Pilgrimage Into Chimayó
By Deputy Chief James Rodriguez:
Los Alamos Police Department
This Friday, April 18, thousands of participants from our community and surrounding areas will take part in the annual pilgrimage to El Santuario de Chimayó.
This sacred tradition brings a significant increase in pedestrian activity along highways not typically frequented by foot traffic, including N.M. 502, N.M. 501, U.S. 84/285 and N.M. 76.
Motorists: Please be vigilant and exercise caution while traveling these routes, as many pilgrims will be walking along the highways throughout the day and into the evening.
Pedestrians: Read More
County Shares Golf Course Review Update For 2025 Season
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County staff have been monitoring the golf course and as published, performed a review of the course on April 14, to provide better clarity and to ensure optimal conditions for play.
The updated schedule reflects changes in course availability and ongoing preparations.
Updated opening dates and details:
- The practice range and main putting green will remain open. These areas will be available to golfers for practice.
- The course will remain closed at this time. Another course review will be during the week of May 12. While the weather conditions have improved, the course
