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Los Alamos County Enters Stage 1 Fire Restrictions April 28

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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: 

  1. Building, maintaining, and use of outdoor fires, including campfires and recreational fires of any
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DPU’s Outdoor Watering Rule Starts On May 1

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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

Council Tentatively OKs County Managers Ofc. FY27 Budget

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Los Alamos County Deputy Manager Linda Matteson, far right, presents the FY27 budget for the County Manager’s Office to the council Monday night. Council voted unanimously to tentatively approve the office’s $25.1 million budget as well as a $15,000 budget option for program costs for the Inclusivity Task Force. Screenshot/LADP Read More

Council Tentatively Approve Its FY27 Budget

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Los Alamos County Deputy Manager Linda Matteson, far right, presents the Fiscal Year 2027 Los Alamos County Council budget during Monday night’s budget hearing. Council voted 6-1, with Councilor David Reagor opposed, to tentatively approve its $689,037 FY 27 budget. Council agreed to move the $37,350 budget option for travel to the ‘parking lot’ for more discussion. Screenshot/LADP Read More