Geese gather for a chat recently at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County officials invite all residents to attend an informative town hall regarding two proposed ordinances to amend the Chapter 6 animal code and add a new section that prohibits the feeding of waterfowl and wild animals.

The town hall is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.

Participants may join in person or virtually via Zoom lacnm.com/Zoom-Nov13-TownHall.

The ordinances will be introduced at the Nov. 28 council meeting and subsequently considered for adoption by councilors at the Dec. 12 public hearings.

Monday’s town hall is an opportunity for residents to understand the specific details and background of what is proposed, ask county officials questions, and learn how comments may be provided to the county council.

The meeting will be recorded and shared on the county website at lacnm.com/Animal-Wildlife-Ordinances. Online comments will be accepted until 11:59 p.m., Dec. 7 so that they may be included in the council agenda packet. Public comments will also be accepted during the public hearings held at 6 p.m., Dec. 12 in Council Chambers.