County Shares Detailed Schedule For Piñon Park Pool
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County staff are excited for the opening of Piñon Park Pool, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 23.
Piñon Park Pool will also be open from 1-5 p.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25.
Staff has shared a more detailed schedule for the 2026 summer season at the facility.
Schedule:
- Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- 7-9 a.m. – Lap swim, 6 lanes
- 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Lap swim, 6 lanes
- 2 lanes are reserved for swim teams Monday through Thursday
- 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Open recreation swim
- 6-7 p.m. – Lap swim, 6 lanes
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Open recreation swim and 505 swim lessons
There will Read More
Wheeler Endorses Steve Lynne For County Council
By MIKE WHEELER
Former Los Alamos County Councilor
I have known Steve Lynne for 23 years. Steve was the Los Alamos County Chief Financial Officer during my eight years on the council.
The County’s Finance Department consistently was honored as the best in the state. We came to expect that honor each year. Steve later served as Deputy County Administrator and then as County Manager.
His knowledge, experience, and integrity will lead Los Alamos into the future.
Steve and his family are long-time residents of Los Alamos and have contributed greatly to the community. He always has the community interests Read More
Video: Council Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann On May 12 Session
Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann discusses the May 12 council work session Monday at the Los Alamos Daily Post. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Environmental Sustainability Board To Meet May 21
County Invites Community To Historic Preservation Plan Engagement Events
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is inviting community members to participate in a series of upcoming engagement events for the Los Alamos Historic Preservation Plan focused on the community’s history, architecture, and preservation efforts.
Upcoming events include:
- Secret Cities Lecture | Thursday, May 28: Architectural curator Martin Moeller will discuss the architecture, planning, and historic significance of Manhattan Project communities including Los Alamos.
- Historic Walk-Abouts | May 27–29: Small-group guided walks will explore topics including the Manhattan Project,
Atomic City Transit Extending Service To Summer Concerts Beginning Friday
ACT is extending bus service to summer concerts beginning Friday through Aug. 28. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to ride Atomic City Transit to the Los Alamos Summer Concerts at Ashley Pond all summer.
The 2026 summer concert bus schedule extends service on three fixed routes to allow concert goers to leave their car at home and avoid parking hassles or a long walk to Ashley Pond.
The special bus service hours begin on Friday, May 22, and run through Aug. 28.
Extended schedules for the North Community, North Mesa, and White Rock routes will be available to serve those who want Read More
Izraelevitz: Record-breaking Tenures, Multiple Court Battles, And Other Fun Facts About The Los Alamos Sheriff
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Candidate
Los Alamos County Sheriff
Record-breaking Tenures, Multiple Court Battles, And Other Fun Facts About The Los Alamos Sheriff:
My time discussing my campaign for Sheriff with the voters of Los Alamos, along with my own research, has highlighted some common questions and interesting facts about this position. Not all of these tidbits are relevant to your decision-making process regarding the election, but I think they are all curious in one way or another. Los Alamos is special in many ways, and our County Sheriff is no exception!
FACT: Los Alamos holds the record Read More
Council Recognizes 2026 ‘I Voted’ Sticker Contest Winners
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council recognized the 2026 “I Voted” sticker contest winners during this evening’s Regular Session held at Fire Station 3 on N.M. 4 in White Rock.
2026 “I Voted” sticker contest winners:
YMCA Los Alamos Teen Center Expanding Membership To Include Incoming 8th Graders Beginning Aug. 1, 2026
The YMCA Los Alamos Teen Center at 475 20th St. Courtesy/YMCA
YMCA Los Alamos Teen Center News:
Beginning Aug. 1, the YMCA Los Alamos Teen Center will officially expand membership eligibility to include rising 8th grade students who attend the Los Alamos Public Schools. Homeschooled 8th graders and private school students living in Los Alamos County are also welcome to join.
The change comes after extended discussion and planning between the Teen Center and Los Alamos County, with the goal of helping students build connections earlier, become comfortable in the space before high school, Read More
ACT Extending Friday Bus Service For Summer Concerts
COUNTY News:
Ride Atomic City Transit to the Los Alamos Summer Concerts at Ashley Pond all summer. The 2026 summer concert bus schedule extends service on three fixed routes to allow concert goers to leave their car at home and avoid parking hassles or a long walk to Ashley Pond. The special bus service hours begin on Friday, May 22, and run through Aug. 28, 2026.
Extended schedules for the North Community, North Mesa, and White Rock routes will be available to serve those who want to ride the bus to and from the summer concerts. The extended Route 4, Route 6, and White Rock fixed routes will circulate Read More
Board Of Public Utilities To Hold Regular Meeting May 20
COUNTY News:
The Board of Public Utilities will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 20 in the Boards & Commissions Conference Room #110.
The agenda is attached and the complete packet is available here.
Members of the public may view proceedings online or attend and provide public comment in person or via Zoom. You may also watch BPU Meetings at ladpu.com/BPULiveProceedings. Read More
Community Invited To Fire Station #4 Groundbreaking
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to join Los Alamos County to celebrate the start of construction of the replacement for Fire Station #4 at 4401 Diamond Drive.
A groundbreaking ceremony will take place at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, and the community will learn more about this important improvement to the local first response network.
The replacement project is much needed to modernize the station. The new LEED Gold Certified facility will provide co-ed spaces, which the current building lacks, for up to 10 first responders and will have dedicated space for EMS, public education, honor Read More
County’s Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board To Meet May 19
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for 12 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 1000 Central Avenue, Boards and Commissions Conference Room 110.
The agenda has been published and is available online here. Printed copies are available at 1000 Central Avenue, Suite 150.
Cone Zone: Week Of May 18, 2026
COUNTY News:
TLC Plumbing and Utility will continue working on Pueblo Drive and 36th Street.
NOTE: Vehicles shall be removed from these roads during construction activities. (7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday)
Construction operations
Pueblo Drive
- Crews will finalize grading the roadway.
- Crews will continue to place curb and gutter.
- Crews will begin to remove drop inlets and install new drop inlets.
36th Street
- Crews will begin to remove drop inlets and install new drop inlets.
- Crews will finalize grading the roadway.
Traffic control
- During construction, road closures, lane restrictions,
Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board To Meet At Noon Tuesday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board is scheduled to meet from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave., and via Zoom.
Members of the public are encouraged to attend the Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board meetings and provide public comment either in person or over Zoom.
About the Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board:
The Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board is established to advise the County Manager and Council on the expenditure of funds authorized by NMSA 1978, § 3-38-22 for advertising, publicizing, and promoting Read More
Los Alamos County Celebrates 2026 National Public Works Week Theme ‘Rooted in Service, Powered by Community’
COUNTY News:
May 17 through May 23 marks National Public Works Week for 2026. The American Public Works Association announced this year’s theme as “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community”.
The Los Alamos County Public Works Department is proud to celebrate this year’s theme, “which reminds us that public works professionals are motivated to put service at the forefront and their efforts form the foundation of a thriving community.”
The Public Works team provides critical services that support our everyday lives. From building, maintaining, and improving public roads and facilities, Read More
Community Invited To Weigh In On Green Bike Lanes
Green bike lanes along Diamond Drive. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Public Works team recently installed a couple of green bike lanes along Diamond Drive.
The team used an epoxy resin with crushed colored glass to enhance the visibility of locations where bicyclists are expected to operate, where they might be in conflict with traffic crossing the lane.
The County wants to hear the community’s thoughts.
To weigh in, email Keith Wilson at keith.wilson@losalamosnm.gov with answers to the following questions:
- What DO you like about this treatment?
- What DON’T you like about
Endangered Species Of Pajarito Plateau & Jemez Mountains
A Mexican Spotted Owl. Photo by Michael Smith
COUNTY News:
The Mexican Spotted Owl is a medium-sized, nocturnal bird that typically roosts during the day in cool, shaded areas and hunts at night, feeding on small mammals, birds, and insects.
They are known for their strong attachment to specific territories. Nesting areas can be found across Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and western Texas, extending south through several states in Mexico. Populations are “disjunct”, meaning they live in isolated clusters rather than one continuous stretch.
These owls are highly selective about Read More
Agenda Now Available For Council’s May 19 Regular Session
COUNTY News:
Due to technical difficulties with the online agenda and calendar system for all County meetings, the agenda for the May 19, 2026, County Council Regular Session is now available.
Please visit the County’s agenda and calendar system for the complete agenda packet.
For those wanting to attend the meeting in person, note that the meeting is being held at the White Rock Fire Station #3 due to early voting at the Municipal Building. The meeting starts at 6 p.m.
About Los Alamos County
Around 19,000 residents strong, we are two communities in one County—Los Alamos townsite and White Rock. Read More
Temporary Barriers Returning To Ashley Pond Park
Satellite image of the Ashley Pond Park area with a green overlay showing the area where the temporary barriers are being installed. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Today, Saturday, May 16, crews from Los Alamos County Public Works will reinstall the jersey barriers along the southern side of Ashley Pond Park to provide a critical safety barrier. While we recognize the temporary concrete barriers are not visually appealing, the safety and protection they provide for spectators attending summer concerts remains a top priority.
County employees are currently working with a professional landscape Read More
