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Opportunities To Share Feedback On ‘Have Your Say’ Page

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COUNTY News:

eComment tool: Los Alamos County launched in August 2024 an eComment tool designed to enhance public engagement for County Council meetings. The eComment function allows individuals to submit online public comments for upcoming Council meetings once the agenda is published, typically the Friday before the meeting.

Online comments may be submitted until noon on the day of the Council meeting, and copies will be provided to each councilor before the start of the meeting and become part of the public record. This tool enables residents to participate from anywhere.

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More Scenes From LAHS Teacher Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit Class Conducting Interviews At Justice Center

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The Honorable Los Alamos County Municipal Court Judge Elizabeth Allen speaks with Los Alamos High School Students from English Teacher Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit class in early November as they interview her in her office at the Justice Center. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com 

Los Alamos High School students from English Teacher Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit class interview the Honorable Los Alamos County Municipal Court Judge Elizabeth Allen in her office recently at the Justice Center. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com 

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Los Alamos County Invites All To 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting Dec. 6

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County invites the community to join the County Council at the 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting to celebrate the start of the holiday season.

The ceremony is 5:15-5:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, inside the Municipal Building Lobby at 1000 Central Ave. County Councilor Chair Theresa Cull will flip the switch just before 6 p.m. when the Holiday Light Parade begins.

This year’s tree will be decorated with handcrafted ornaments made of recycled materials by local schools, community members and County employees. Hot cocoa and marshmallows will be served.

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DPU AND PEEC To Hold Home Energy Management In-Person & Live-Streamed Talk Monday

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COUNTY News:

The community is invited to join the Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) for a practical talk on simple tools to track and manage home energy use, from energy monitoring apps like Sense to smart plugs and device scheduling.

Scheduled for 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road, the talk will also explore more advanced automation with Home Assistant, including a live demo of how it runs an off-grid solar system.

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County Lifeguard Instructor/Trainer Recertification Nov. 30

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The Los Alamos County Lifeguard Instructor/Trainer Recertification is 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30 at the Aquatic Center, 2760 Canyon Road.

The purpose of this course is for certified American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructors to maintain their skills and certification.

All participants must register with a personal email address to access the Red Cross Learning Center.

Participants who complete this course will receive a certification for Lifeguarding Instructor valid for 2 years.

To participate in the Lifeguarding Instructor Course, individuals must:

  • Be at least
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Los Alamos County Ice Rink Opens 11:30AM Today!

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The Los Alamos County Ice Rink opens for public skating at 11:30 this morning. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Ice Rink, which has been on a delayed opening due to mechanical issues, opens for public skating at 11:30 this morning.

Built in 1936, the Ice Rink is the only refrigerated, NHL regulation, outdoor Ice Rink in New Mexico. The rink offers public skating, hockey, and skating lessons through February.

Dress warmly, in layers, and know that whether it is stunning winter skies dotted with fluffy white clouds, or night skies filled with twinkling stars, everyone can enjoy an Read More

Household Hazardous Waste Collection At Eco Station Dec. 5

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Los Alamos County’s Environmental Services will accept household hazardous waste, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at the Eco Transfer Station, 3701 East Jemez Road. Residents who already pay for curbside collection can drop off household hazardous waste at the Eco Transfer Station.

Accepted items include:

Smoke Detectors, Light Bulbs, Aerosol Spray Cans, Automotive Fluids, Corrosives, Cleaners, Photographic Flammable Solvents, Fuels, Items Containing Mercury, Oxidizers, Fertilizers, Pool Chemicals, Paints, Finishes, Stains, Pesticides and herbicides.

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County: Santa’s Workshop At Fuller Lodge Saturday Dec. 6

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The community is invited to join Los Alamos County Recreation staff for a cozy afternoon of holiday fun at Santa’s Workshop, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at Fuller Lodge.

This free family event invites children and families to decorate cookies, make festive crafts, write letters to Santa, and take photos with Santa or the Grinch.

This event is a great way to celebrate the holidays with the community. Read More

NACo: Counties Celebrate Key Permitting Inclusion In SPEED Act

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NACo News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Counties (NACo) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776), which advanced out of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources Nov. 20.

NACo Executive Director Matthew Chase said:

“Counties are pleased that the SPEED Act would reform the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) by streamlining federal permitting and strengthening county involvement in decision-making. We support commonsense permitting reforms, and Read More