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National State Of America’s Counties Address Highlights Cost And Administrative Shifts

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NACo News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an address Thursday at the National Association of Counties (NACo)-National Council of County Association Executives (NCCAE) State of America’s Counties Summit, NACo President and Wise County, Texas Judge J.D. Clark highlighted the role of counties as intergovernmental partners and the importance of that partnership in the year ahead.

“I am here to say clearly: the state of America’s counties is strong,” Clark said. “Yet we are facing a complex intergovernmental landscape that is shaped and heavily influenced by the policy, funding and implementation Read More

Democratic Party Of Los Alamos County 2026 To Hold Pre-Primary Convention Feb. 7

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From the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County

Dear Democrats of Los Alamos County,

Do you want to be involved and ensure that Democrats are elected this midterm election season? Do you have statewide candidates that you support and want to see succeed?

The Pre-Primary local (Los Alamos) Convention is approaching, and we invite you to attend!

The Convention purpose is to elect and nominate delegates to go to the Statewide Pre-Party Convention, where they will do the following:

  1. Nominate Democratic candidates whose names will appear on the NM Primary ballot in June.
  2. Vote on whether to adopt the
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9th Annual Atomic City Winter Classic Adult Ice Hockey Tournament Friday Jan. 23 Through Sunday Jan. 25

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COUNTY News:

Desert Sol Inline & Hockey is hosting the 9th Annual Atomic City Winter Classic Adult Ice Hockey Tournament.

The tournament runs from 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23 through 10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 in the Los Alamos County Ice Rink.

This year’s tournament features three divisions of four teams each:

  •  Advanced;
  • Intermediate; and
  • Novice Divisions.
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County Shares Pilot Light Safety Tips During Cold Weather

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County shares pilot light safety to keep in mind this winter.

The following tips should be taken when a pilot light goes out during cold weather:

          • Do not try to relight it right away if you smell gas;
          • Ventilate the area and leave the space if a gas odor is present;
          • Follow manufacturer instructions before relighting;
          • If unsure or the light won’t stay lit, call a qualified technician; and
          • Use safe alternate heating sources – never use ovens or grills for heat.
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Workers Repairing Water Line Break At Meadow & Lejano

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Los Alamos County workers are on the job this morning repairing a water line break at Meadow Lane and Lejano Drive in White Rock. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

Water flowing from the water line break to the sewer near the entrance to Overlook Park this morning in White Rock. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen Read More

Valles Caldera National Preserve’s Dave Krueger Named Public Information Officer At Los Alamos County

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Dave Krueger

COUNTY News:

Dave Krueger has accepted the Public Information Officer (PIO) position with Los Alamos County and will officially join the County on Feb. 2.

“I am excited to have Dave join our team,” County Manager Anne Laurent said. “His experience in communication and public engagement will be a great asset as we continue to strengthen how we share information with our community.”

Krueger will replace retiring PIO Julie Williams-Hill, whose last day is Feb. 13. Williams-Hill held this position for four years and has been with the County for 24 years.

Krueger most recently served Read More

County Accepting Applications For Personnel Board

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County is now accepting applications for eligible candidates for appointment for two vacant seats on the Personnel Board. The vacancies are a three-year term, expiring on March 31, 2029.

Interested Los Alamos County residents who do not hold public office and are not employed by the County may submit an online application by visiting the County’s Boards and Commissions webpage and selecting “apply.” Applications will be accepted until the vacancy is filled.

The Personnel Board, comprising five members, serves in an appellate and advisory capacity in the administration Read More

County Offices To Close Jan. 19 In Observance Of MLK Day

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COUNTY News:

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Los Alamos County government offices and services will join other federal, state, and local governments and close on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.

The County’s administrative offices, Atomic City Transit service, and the Environmental Services division are closed on Monday.

In addition, the following facilities will close or have modified hours:

  • White Rock and Mesa libraries – Open 1 p.m. To 5 p.m.
  • Aquatic Center – Open 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Los Alamos County Ice Rink – Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Golf Course and Golf Shop – Closed

Utilities will be closed Read More

Work To Continue On Camp May Road Jan. 20-22

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COUNTY News:

While Los Alamos County and contractor DUB-L-EE had planned to pause road and utility work on Camp May Road starting Friday, that plan is being revised to include a road closure from Tuesday through Thursday of next week, Jan. 20-22.

Work on the Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project (JMFPP) began last April and with unseasonably warm temperatures, the winter pause that was originally scheduled for Dec. 1 hasn’t yet been necessary.

This project includes installation of waterlines and conduit for electric and fiber lines up to Pajarito Mountain.

On a related note, Pajarito Mountain’s Read More