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County To Hold Virtual Meeting To Gather Input On Grand Canyon Playlot Improvements March 16

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Community members are invited to help shape the future of Grand Canyon Playlot by participating in a virtual public meeting on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will provide an opportunity for residents to share how they currently use the park and to learn about potential renovation options being considered.

The County is seeking community input to better understand how the playlot is used today and what improvements residents would like to see in the future. Discussion will include potential renovation options for the existing site, as well as the possibility of Read More

Los Alamos County Invites Community To Take Survey On Comprehensive Plan Update

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Los Alamos County invites residents, business owners, community partners, and members of the local workforce to participate in the Plan Los Alamos Community Survey, open through April 3.

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. Feedback collected will help inform priorities and goals for the updated plan. Read More

County Accepting Applications For Personnel Board

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Los Alamos County is now accepting applications for eligible candidates for appointment for two vacant seats on the Personnel Board. The vacancies are 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 Read More

County: Wildland Fire Preparedness Meeting March 18

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Los Alamos Fire Department’s Wildland Fire Division, in collaboration with the Los Alamos County Office of Emergency Management, will give a Wildland Fire Preparedness presentation, hosted by the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).

Local businesses and residents are encouraged to attend the virtual meeting from 1–2 p.m., March 18. Experts will discuss tools and knowledge community members can utilize to help reduce wildfire risk to protect individuals and property. Please join via Zoom.

“I cannot stress enough the importance of preparing in advance for the coming Read More

Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office Announces 2026 ‘I Voted’ Sticker Design Contest

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The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office is excited to announce the 2026 “I Voted” Sticker Design Contest. Open to students in grades pre-K through 12, this contest aims to inspire creativity and communicate the importance of voting and civic participation. Students should submit their designs to the Clerk’s Office no later than April 7, 2026.

Competition Details:

Students grades pre-K through 12 can submit designs for an “I Voted” / “I Voted Early”/ or “Future Voter” sticker that will be distributed during the upcoming 2026 Elections.

Submission Deadline:  April Read More

Los Alamos Golf Course Spring Update, Opening Schedule

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It has been yet another warm winter, and Los Alamos County staff have been working diligently to maintain the course. The Golf Course Improvement Project management team, Icon Golf Studio, and Mid-America met last week to discuss the status of the course and a timeline for warranty work to be completed this spring, as mentioned in the September Golf Course Update.

Mid-America is scheduled to be on site at the Los Alamos County Golf Course to begin warranty work on March 23, 2026, which is anticipated to last 5 weeks. Work will begin on the back nine, with the front nine open to the public, Read More

Department Of Public Utilities Hosts Speed Engagement Sessions

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Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Water and Energy Conservation Coordinator Abbey Hayward kicks off the first of a series of Speed Engagement Sessions on Monday afternoon at the Municipal Building. The series continued 2:30-4 p.m. today in the White Rock Branch Library and then 4:30-7 p.m. at the White Rock Activity Center. These sessions are part of updating the Water and Energy Conservation Plan (WECP), a required document outlining conservation efforts within DPU services. The Los Alamos Board of Public Utilities (BPU) sets department goals, but public sentiment helps guide how

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David Izraelevitz Enters Race For Sheriff

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David Izraelevitz, Democrat, files for County Sheriff Tuesday in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Izraelevitz, a former Councilor, said he decided to run for Sheriff because ‘I’ve been away from elected office for a couple of years and this is an opportunity to get involved again. Since this is a limited responsibility in our County and our current Sheriff is not running for re-election, I thought I would take the opportunity to run.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More