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Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Application Information And Handbook Now Available On County Website

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COUNTY News:

The Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) application and program handbook are now available on the County website.

Community members, including individuals, property owners, and local businesses in the MRA districts, are encouraged to review these materials to learn more about redevelopment opportunities within the County’s MRAs.

Although the materials can be accessed now, applications will not be accepted until Jan. 5, 2026.

If anyone has any questions about applying for the program or needs help filling out the application, they are encouraged to contact the Community Read More

Los Alamos Airport To Host 3rd Annual Santa Fly-In Dec. 20

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Scene from the 2024 Santa Fly-In event at Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News: 

Santa is flying into town on Saturday, Dec. 20! Los Alamos Airport and the Experimental Aircraft Association Green Chile Chapter (EAA 691) invite the community to the third annual Santa Fly-In , 2-4 p.m. at the Airport Terminal (1040 Airport Road).

All are welcome to join this free, family-friendly holiday event featuring Santa’s arrival by plane, as well as crafts, snacks, and festive activities.

Event Schedule 

2 p.m. – Terminal Opens 

  • Crafts, snacks, and holiday music
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Floats Brighten Central During 2025 Holiday Lights Parade

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The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) comes in hot to kick off the 2025 Holiday Lights Parade Saturday night on Central Avenue. Los Alamos MainStreet and the Creative District again hosted the beloved event. LAPD was all over this year’s parade theme: ‘Red, Green or Christmas?’ Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The Los Alamos Jewish Center float entry in Saturday’s 2025 Holiday Lights Parade. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Grinch entry by Los Alamos County Parks & Open Spaces Division. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The entry from the Jemez Riders. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Scenes From 2025 Tree Lighting Ceremony At Muni Building

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Members of the community admire the holiday tree Saturday night in the lobby at the Municipal Building. This year’s tree features ornaments made by students and community from recycled materials. As stated on a sign in front of the tree, ‘By giving new life to everyday materials, these artists remind that beauty and joy can come from what we already have – and that small actions can make a big difference for our environment.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

A crowd eagerly waits Saturday night for the switch to be ceremoniously flipped to light the Municipal Building’s Read More

Scenes From 2025 Santa’s Workshop At BESAC

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Scene from the 2025 Santa’s Workshop, hosted by Los Alamos County Community Services Department, Saturday at the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center. Families enjoyed holiday treats and the chance to take a photo with Santa. Santa’s Workshop was part of WinterFest Weekend, a family-oriented holiday event that celebrates winter in Los Alamos in which a number of businesses and organizations host events including the Holiday Lights Parade, Affordable Arts Sale, Holiday Farmers Markets, the North Pole Workshop, and Breakfast with Santa and more, that took place Dec. 5-7. Photo by Kirsten Read More

Public Safety Moment: Slow Down Especially In Ice & Snow!

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COUNTY News:

Despite Thursday morning’s weather and hazardous road conditions, Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) officers conducted 20 traffic stops and issued nearly 30 citations, most of them for speeding.

Several drivers were cited for traveling more than 26 miles per hour – or more – over the posted speed limit.

Excessive speeding on wet or icy roads is extremely dangerous. LAPD reminds all drivers to slow down and exercise caution during their commutes—no matter the weather or road conditions.

Also, when seeing emergency vehicle lights and hearing sirens, pull over!

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First Half Of Property Taxes Due By Dec. 10, 2025

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COUNTY News:

Property tax bills for 2025 were mailed to property owners Nov. 1 by Los Alamos County’s Finance Division. The deadline for the first half of property taxes is Dec. 10, 2025.

It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure property taxes are paid to avoid late payment penalty and interest charges.

Los Alamos County offers various methods to make it easy for payments to be made before the deadline. 

These methods are as follows:

  • In person. Property owners can remit payment by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10 in person at the Customer Care Center located in the lobby of the Municipal
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Scenes From 2025 Holiday Lights Parade On Central Avenue

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Scene from the the annual Holiday Lights Parade hosted this evening by Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District on Central Avenue. Photo by Fred Jones

Scene from the the annual Holiday Lights Parade hosted this evening by Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District on Central Avenue. Photo by Fred Jones

Scene from the the annual Holiday Lights Parade hosted this evening by Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District on Central Avenue. Photo by Fred Jones

Scene from the the annual Holiday Lights Parade hosted this evening by Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District on Central Avenue. Read More

Los Alamos Police Department Gains Three New Officers

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Cpl. Adam Archuleta is sworn in by Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor to the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) Friday morning at the Justice Center. Cpl. Archuleta was among the three new officers participating in the ceremony. Police Chief Dino Sgambellone commented that these new hires continue the police department’s successful hiring streak.‘We’re really happy to have these three officers (join us) today …,’ he said. Speaking to the Los Alamos Daily Post, Archuleta said he is ‘looking forward to working here’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

LAPD’s newly sworn Cpl. Read More

County Planning & Zoning Commission To Meet Dec. 10

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. 

The meeting is open to the public.

The agenda is available online and hard copies are available in the Community Development Department lobby (window 3) inside the Municipal Building during regular business hours. Read More