Los Alamos County Enters Stage 1 Fire Restrictions April 28
COUNTY News:
Due to ongoing dry conditions and prevailing high winds, Fire Marshal Colorado Cordova of the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) has enacted fire restrictions to Stage 1, effective today, April 28, within the boundaries of Los Alamos County to safeguard public health and safety, as well as protect lands, structures, and natural and historical artifacts.
Under the Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Order 2026-01, stringent restrictions and conditions are imposed as follows:
- Building, maintaining, and use of outdoor fires, including campfires and recreational fires of any
DPU’s Outdoor Watering Rule Starts On May 1
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities’ outdoor watering rule starts on Friday, May 1 and runs through Wednesday, Sept. 30.
DPU kindly asks residents to water according to their address and the schedule from May through September.
Most importantly, refrain from watering between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. every day. Read More
Council Tentatively Approves CDD FY27 Budget
Los Alamos County Community Development Department Director Eli Isaacson presents his department’s FY27 budget Monday to the council. Council voted unanimously to tentatively approve the department’s $18.5 million budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively OKs Administrative Svcs. FY27 Budget
Los Alamos County Administrative Services Director Helen Perraglio presents the Administrative Services FY27 budget Monday to the council. Council voted unanimously to tentatively approve the department’s $19.2 million budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively OKs County Managers Ofc. FY27 Budget
Los Alamos County Deputy Manager Linda Matteson, far right, presents the FY27 budget for the County Manager’s Office to the council Monday night. Council voted unanimously to tentatively approve the office’s $25.1 million budget as well as a $15,000 budget option for program costs for the Inclusivity Task Force. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Approve Its FY27 Budget
Los Alamos County Deputy Manager Linda Matteson, far right, presents the Fiscal Year 2027 Los Alamos County Council budget during Monday night’s budget hearing. Council voted 6-1, with Councilor David Reagor opposed, to tentatively approve its $689,037 FY 27 budget. Council agreed to move the $37,350 budget option for travel to the ‘parking lot’ for more discussion. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Approves Assessor’s Office FY27 Budget
Los Alamos County Assessor George Chandler, right, presents his Office’s FY27 budget to Los Alamos County Council Monday night. Council voted unanimously to tentatively approve the Assessor’s Office’s $1.1 million budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Approves Clerk’s Office FY27 Budget
Los Alamos County Chief Deputy County Clerk Tessa Jo Mascareñas and County Clerk Michael Redondo present their department’s FY27 budget on Monday night to the council. Council voted unanimously to tentatively approve the Clerk’s Department’s $1.4 million FY27 budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Approves Sheriff’s Office FY27 Budget
Speaking on behalf of Sheriff Jason Wardlow Herrerra, Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone presents the FY27 budget for the Sheriff’s Office to the council Monday night. Council voted unanimously to tentatively approve the office’s $18,671 budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Approves Municipal Court’s FY27 Budget
Los Alamos Municipal Court Judge Elizabeth Allen presents the Municipal Court’s FY27 budget to the council Monday night. Council voted unanimously to tentatively approve the court’s $945,750 budget. Screenshot LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Approves Probate Court’s FY27 Budget
Speaking on behalf of Los Alamos Probate Judge Perry Klare, County Clerk Michael Redondo presents the Probate Court’s FY27 budget to the council Monday night. Council voted unanimously to tentatively approve the Probate Court’s $19,149 budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively OKs Attorney’s Office FY27 Budget
County Attorney Alvin Leaphart presents his Office’s FY27 budget to the council Monday night. Council voted unanimously to tentatively approve the $1.6 million budget for the Attorney’s Office. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Los Alamos County Edges Closer To Banning Plastic Bags
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The issue of whether to ban plastic bags is, funnily enough, similar to plastic bags themselves. Neither decomposes nor fades away. They will exist for years and years.
Ten years ago, there was a debate on whether to ban plastic bags. Potential plastic bag bans have appeared sporadically since, most recently during the April 7 Los Alamos County Council meeting. During the meeting, it was voted 6-1 to direct the Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) to return to council in 90 days with a proposed plastic bag ban. Councilor David Read More
All 18 Holes Open At Los Alamos Golf Course
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Golf Course will be opening the back 9 on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Due to completed warranty work, there will be at least four temporary greens and two tee boxes that will be unavailable until further notice.
Warranty work is being completed on the front 9; however, it will not affect playability.
The golf course staff recommends a few days of course rest in between open days to allow the specialized maintenance work required to continue, and additional turf grow-in; therefore, the days and hours of course play will continue to be on Wednesday at 3 p.m. through Read More
Scenes From County Poll Worker Training Last Week
Los Alamos County Clerk Michael Redondo instructs poll workers on the operation of vote tabulators during a training session on April 23, 2026. Any resident registered to vote in Los Alamos County may apply to become a poll worker. Additionally, residents of Los Alamos County age 16-17 may become poll workers through a student poll worker program. Details may be found on the County’s website. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Clerk Michael Redondo instructing poll volunteers on tabular machine use. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com Read More
DPU – Who Owns What: Electric
Courtesy/DPU
From Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities:
You don’t know what you don’t know … until the lights go out. For our electric customers who like to geek out on infrastructure, here’s a handy guide to who owns what between our lines and your home.
The labels and colors show which parts belong to Los Alamos County and which are the homeowners’ to maintain. Keep in mind, each setup may look a little different, and you’ll have either overhead or underground service – not both, like this illustration. Don’t you feel smarter already? Read More
Household Hazardous Waste Collection At Eco Station May 1
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Environmental Services will accept household hazardous waste on a monthly schedule and new hours.
Residents who already pay for curbside collection can drop off household hazardous waste at the Eco Transfer Station.
Collection Schedule Through September:
- Friday, May 1, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Saturday, June 6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Friday, July 10, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Friday, Aug. 7, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Accepted items include:
Smoke Detectors, Light Bulbs, Aerosol Spray Cans, Automotive Fluids, Corrosives, Cleaners, Photographic Flammable Solvents, Read More
Wildfire Season Is Coming … Make Sure To Be READY!
COUNTY News:
Help prevent wildfires and be prepared, just in case, by taking a few essential steps at home:
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- Sign up for emergency alerts by texting LOSALAMOS to 888777
- Dispose of extra combustible materials at home
- Clear a defensible space around your home
- Create your family emergency plan
- Build a 72-hour Go Kit
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Stay safe and get READY by signing up for emergency alerts in Los Alamos County: Click here. Read More
More Scenes From Certification Of Local Voting Machines
Los Alamos County Clerk Michael Redondo certifies voting machines April 21 at the Municipal Building in preparation for the June 2 Primary Election. A third party observed the certification process, Carmen Lopez from Observe New Mexico Elections. Lopez explained that observing the certification process is important because it helps people learn how elections work and helps to build public confidence in election outcomes when elections are run well. ‘We train hundreds of volunteers from across the state about the details of how different election processes work, and then observers complete Read More
Los Alamos County Council Budget Hearings Begin Monday
Council members from left, David Reagor, Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann, Beverly Neal-Clinton, Melanee Hand, Chair Randall Ryti, Suzie Havemann and Teresa Cull. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council’s Budget Hearings begin at 6 p.m. Monday and may run through Wednesday in Council Chambers at the Mhunicipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The hearing is open to the public. A Zoom option is offered for remote participation: Zoom Link.
View the agendas for the Budget Hearings at lacnm.com/agenda and use the eComments tool to provide public comment.
Agendas are posted 72 hours before Read More