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Canceled: APP Board Meeting Due To Lack Of Quorum

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COUNTY News:

The Art in Public Places Advisory Board (APP) meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 25 is canceled due to lack of quorum.

The next meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23 in Suite 110 at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. The meeting is open to the public.

About the Art In Public Places Advisory Board:

To encourage the integration of art into the architecture of municipal structures, increase the general public awareness of art, to visually enhance the community, to capture a part of our history for future generations, to promote the establishment Read More

Blackhawk Helicopter Lands At Los Alamos County Airport

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A Blackhawk helicopter arrived Saturday afternoon at Los Alamos County Airport and Airport Manager Gary Goddard explained that the U.S. Forest Service was responding to the Rio Fire near Chacoma Mountain and the helicopter was dumping water from Abiquiu Lake on the fire. Goddard added that the Rio Fire is contained and the Forest Service is ‘mopping up at this point’. Courtesy photo 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 to a vacant seat on the Personnel Board. The vacancy is a three-year term, expiring 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 of Read More

Fire Burning In Jemez Mountains; No Threat To Los Alamos

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Location of fire burning this morning in the Jemez Mountains. Courtesy/Watch Duty

COUNTY News:

A fire near Battleship Rock in the Jemez Mountains has been reported this morning and has burned approximately 15 acres. Evacuation orders have been issued for Jemez Falls Campground in the Santa Fe National Forest.

Sandoval Fire is on scene fully suppressing the fire.

Smoke may be visible throughout the day surrounding communities. There is no threat to Los Alamos from this fire.

Use caution if traveling through this area as firefighters may be along N.M. 4.

Further details about the fire can be found Read More

County Announces Modified Holiday Hours For July 3-4

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Scene from 2025 Fourth of July drone show at Ashley Pond. Photo by Cathy Bottoms 

COUNTY News:

In observance of our 250th Independence Day, Los Alamos County government offices will join other federal, state, and local governments and close Friday, July 3. 

While the County’s administrative offices, Atomic City Transit fixed bus routes, and the Environmental Services division are closed on Friday, the following facilities will be open or have modified hours during the holiday weekend:

  • Atomic City Transit – No fixed bus routes or Dial-a-Ride service will be available. Regular services will
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Community Invited To Take Survey #2 Regarding Comprehensive Plan Update

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County invites residents, business owners, community partners, and members of the local workforce to participate in the Plan Los Alamos Community Survey. The survey builds on vision scenarios developed from the initial Comprehensive Plan survey results and is open through July 11. The survey is part of the County’s 2026 Comprehensive Plan Update and will help guide future decisions related to land use, housing, transportation, infrastructure, and economic development.

Community members are encouraged to share their input by completing the survey online at lacnm.com/CompPlanSurvey Read More

County Invites Community To Engagement Session On Mesa Trail Improvements June 24

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County invites community members to attend the second community engagement session for the Los Alamos Mesa Trail Rehabilitation Project at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, at Fuller Lodge.

This initiative focuses on creating a safer, more accessible, and welcoming trail experience for users of all abilities. The project will rehabilitate approximately 2,500 linear feet of the Los Alamos Mesa Trail to bring it into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG). Planned improvements include Read More

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition At Fuller Lodge June 25

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Scene from a previous Jigsaw Puzzle Competition at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County is back with another Jigsaw Puzzle Competition.

Sign up below for the individual competition to face off against other individual puzzlers for the chance to be crowned the Individual Champion.

Details:

  • Date: Thursday, June 25;
  • Time: 6-7:30 p.m.;
  • Location: Fuller Lodge;
  • Audience: Adults; and
  • Categories: Adults.

Registration is required. There are no seats available, but a waiting list is available. Read More