County

DPU Seeks Future Leaders And Change Makers

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is inviting local high school students to enter an essay contest that could lead to: 1) a spot at a weeklong summer leadership camp, and 2) a $500 college scholarship. The contest is part of a program organized by Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS), of which DPU is a member.

UAMPS will choose four students from its member communities to attend the Youth Rally, and each selected student will receive a $500 scholarship for college. Because DPU represents Los Alamos County in UAMPS, high school sophomores and juniors who Read More

Aquatic Center’s Olympic Pool Re-Plastering Project Closure Scheduled For Feb. 22

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COUNTY News:

Since May 2025, Los Alamos County, in conjunction with contractor Lee-sure Pools, has been preparing for the Olympic Pool Re-plastering Project, and the time has finally come.

The Olympic Pool and Therapy Pool will close Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in preparation for work to begin March 2. The pools will remain closed until construction is completed – anticipated in October 2026.

Starting Monday, Feb. 23, the Aquatic Center main entrance will be relocated to the south patio (near the stairs leading to Canyon Road), where customers can continue to receive services and admission Read More

Los Alamos Ambassador Program Manager Presents Training At County’s Tourism Debrief Jan. 30

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Jennifer Armstrong, who manages the Los Alamos Ambassador Program, presents at Los Alamos County’s Tourism Debrief on Jan. 30, 2026. The free training, which operates through Discover Los Alamos, offers communication and customer-service skills as well as information about our community. To learn more about the program or to schedule a training session, please contact Jennifer at ambassador@losalamos.org. Read More

County Social Services To Expand Evening Hours Program At Libraries With Weekly Service

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Jamie Allback, Social Services program specialist

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Social Services Division is expanding access to vital support by offering weekly evening walk-in hours at both Mesa Public Library and White Rock Branch Library throughout 2026. The program will now be offered weekly on Wednesday evenings beginning in February, alternating between the two libraries from 4 to 7 p.m. The first and third Wednesdays will be at Mesa Public Library, and the second and fourth Wednesdays at White Rock Branch Library.

These drop-in sessions, previously offered monthly, are designed Read More

County Employee Charged In Death Of Taos Man

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Staff Report

Los Alamos County Facilities Manager Vicente Martinez, date of birth (DOB) 1980, has been charged with five criminal counts in an incident in Ranchos De Taos that resulted in great bodily injury to Adelio Issac Fernandez, DOB 1970, and the death of his brother Abraham Fernandez, DOB 1972.

Martinez is facing the following:

  • Count #1 – Murder in the 1st degree (willful and deliberate);
  • Count #2 – Aggravated battery (use of a deadly weapon);
  • Count #3 – Aggravated battery (use of a deadly weapon);
  • Count #4 – Aggravated assault (use of a deadly weapon); and
  • Count #5 – Aggravated assault (use
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County To Host Listening Session On Dinosaur Park Feb. 5

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County is planning improvements to the San Ildefonso (Dinosaur Park) playground and invites the community to share input.

The County will hold a listening session for the community at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, in Fuller Lodge.

There is also a Zoom option to learn about the project, review early design concepts, and help shape an accessible, inclusive, and welcoming play space.

Visit the County’s project page to learn more, here. Read More

County Board Of Public Utilities To Hold Work Session Feb. 4

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities will hold its first work session of 2026 at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.

The complete agenda packet is available here.

Members of the public may view proceedings online or attend and provide public comment in person or via Zoom. The public may also watch BPU meetings at ladpu.com/BPULiveProceedings. Read More

County Council To Meet In Regular Session Tuesday Feb. 3

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council will meet in Regular Session at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

This meeting is in person and open to the public. However, for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call-in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85448619994

Or Telephone:

Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

+1 346 248 7799 or + 1 346 248 7799 or + +1 669 444 9171 US or + 1 719 359 4580 or +1 720 707 2699

Webinar ID: 854 4861 9994 Read More

County Announces Denver Steels Phase II Improvement Project To Begin Feb. 2 With Road Closures Scheduled

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View of the Denver Steels Phase II Improvement Project set to begin Monday. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Public Works Department, in partnership with the Department of Public Utilities and under contract with Spear D Construction (TLC Company Inc.), announces that the Denver Steels Phase II Improvement Project will begin Monday, Feb. 2.

The project includes replacement of roadway, targeted concrete replacement including curb and gutter, valley gutters, sidewalk, drive pads, and ADA improvements. Aging water lines and fire hydrants will also be replaced.

During construction, Read More