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County Board Of Public Utilities To Meet March 18

COUNTY News:

The Board of Public Utilities will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, at 1000 Central Avenue in Council Chambers. 

Members of the public may view proceedings online or attend and provide public comment in person or via Zoom. BPU Meetings can be watched at ladpu.com/BPULiveProceedings.

The complete agenda packet is available here.   Read More

Community Invited To Wednesday’s Local Emergency Planning Committee Quarterly Meeting: Are you Prepared For Fire Season?

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos Fire Department’s Wildland Fire Division and the Los Alamos County Office of Emergency Management will give a Wildland Fire Preparedness presentation, hosted by the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, March 18. Please join via Zoom.

Local businesses and residents are encouraged to attend. Experts will discuss tools and knowledge community members can utilize to help reduce wildfire risk to protect individuals and property.

“I cannot stress enough the importance of preparing in advance for the coming fire season,” LAFD Wildland Fire Read More

Los Alamos Fire Department To Place New Fire Engines Into Service With Traditional Push-In Ceremonies Monday

The Los Alamos Fire Department’s Engine 1 at LAFD Station 1 at 4100 W. Jemez Road. Courtesy/LAFD

The ‘push-in ceremony’ for Engine 3 is 2 p.m. Monday at White Rock Fire Station 3. Courtesy/LAFD

LAFD News:

The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) will place three new fire engines into service during the week of March 16, marking an important investment in public safety for the Los Alamos County community. Each engine will be welcomed into service with a traditional fire service “push-in ceremony” at its respective station.

These state-of-the-art vehicles incorporate the latest technology, while Read More

County To Host Community Design Workshop For North Mesa Picnic Grounds March 19 At Fuller Lodge

COUNTY News:

Community members are invited to attend a Community Design Workshop to share ideas and help explore the future of the Picnic Grounds at North Mesa. The Community Design Workshop is 5:30-7 p.m., Thursday, March 19, at Fuller Lodge.

The County is seeking community input to better understand how the picnic grounds are used and what improvements residents would like to see in the future.

The workshop will provide an opportunity for neighbors to participate in a hands-on discussion about potential improvements and future possibilities for space. Discussion will include potential Read More

County Invites Community To Share Input On Bayo Canyon Trailhead Improvements March 24 At Fuller Lodge

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County, in partnership with landscape architecture firm Groundwork Studio, invites community members to attend a public meeting to provide input on planned renovations at the Bayo Canyon Trailhead.

The meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge. Residents, trail users, and community groups are encouraged to attend and share feedback about how the site is currently used and what improvements could better serve the community.

The goal of the meeting is to gather insights from the public and local user groups to Read More

Traffic Advisory: Pedestrian Refuge Island Modifications At Trinity Drive To Begin March 17 

COUNTY News:

RL Leeder, working for Pavilion Construction, contractor of the Hill Apartments and the Realignment of 35th Street at Trinity Drive (NM-502), will be performing the following work beginning on March 17: Construction activities will take place within the center median at the new pedestrian refuge island just west of 35th Street and Trinity Drive. Construction will take place between the hours of 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. 

Traffic control devices will be set up to protect the workers in the central lane while both eastbound and westbound lanes remain open. Motorists and cyclists are asked Read More

Bayo Canyon Trailhead Project: Call-To-Action From Community Services Director Cory Styron

Community Services Director Cory Styron

COUNTY News:

The County has partnered with FBT Architects to improve the Bayo Canyon Trailhead for all users, creating a safer, more accessible space that reflects community priorities and values. This project includes designing the space and overseeing construction of the Bayo Canyon Trailhead.

A community listening session was held Wednesday, Feb. 11, where about 20 residents shared insightful feedback and ideas. Now, we are asking the community to be part of this trailhead process! First, watch the video so you can understand what is happening Read More

Fifteen Los Alamos Residents File Candidacy For Office

Top row from left, Rep. Christine Chandler, Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor, Municipal Judge Elizabeth Allen, Assessor candidate Jeff Casalina, Sheriff candidate Antonio Maggiore. Center row from left, Sheriff candidate David Izraelevitz, County Council candidates David Hampton, Eric Stromberg, Jason Chappel, Joe Granville. Bottom row from left: Council candidate Marshall Maez, Councilor Melanee Hand, Council candidate Steve Lynne, Councilor Theresa Cull and Probate Judge Perry Clare all filed for the 2026 election. Collage created by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

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