Alerts & current conditions

Alerts

Emergency alerts

Sign up for emergency alerts so you can be notified quickly and efficiently during emergencies such as wildfires, severe weather, public safety incidents, or other urgent events.

We encourage all community members—everyone who works, recreates, goes to school, and/or lives here—to sign up to receive emergency alerts. Signing up allows you to choose how you receive alerts (text, call, email), provide multiple contact methods, customize location-based alerts, and ensure your information is accurate.

Sign Up for Emergency Alerts

Signing up is quick and easy. Select the "Sign Up for Emergency Alerts" button or text “LOSALAMOS” to 888777.

You may opt out at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in alert messages or by adjusting their preferences within the system.

Note: Emergency alerts from Los Alamos County’s system will come from the number 88911. This is different from the number used by LANL’s system. Residents are encouraged to read messages in their entirety, as they will contain critical instructions and situation updates.

Weather station announcements

The weather stations at Ashley Pond Park, the golf course, North Mesa Sports Complex, Overlook Park, and Piñon Splash Pad announce alerts and also serve as an emergency tool, broadcasting critical announcements during severe weather or emergencies.

Ready, Set, Go!

Current status: READY

Plan. Prepare. Stay aware.

The geography, weather patterns, and number of Wildland Urban Interface communities in New Mexico make it a state particularly threatened by devastating wildfire. As catastrophic wildfires continue to increase each year in New Mexico, make sure to protect yourself and your family—plan, prepare, and stay aware.

Ready, Set, Go!

Get prepared for wildfire before it strikes by remembering the 8 P's:

• People & pets
• Pictures & photo albums
• PCs
• Papers (important documents)
• Prescriptions & medications (including pets)
• Plastics (i.e. credit cards)
• Personal devices (phones, tablets, & chargers)
• Passports & IDs

My drive & street cameras

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Construction Cone Zone

UPDATED: June 26, 2026

Here are the current updates and traffic impacts for road construction projects and special events. Active projects will be updated as needed.

NOTE: Essential services—mail delivery, trash and recycling collection, and emergency response—will continue throughout each project. Residents and businesses may still experience large equipment and construction noise.

SAFETY TIP: Motorists and pedestrians are reminded to use caution, reduce speed near work zones, and follow designated detour routes.

Road & utility work

Construction activity for the week of June 29, 2026

Questions or concerns?

• Public Works Department (lacpw@losalamosnm.gov or 505-662-8150)
• Department of Public Utilities at CustomerCare@losalamosnm.gov or 505-662-8333)

Denver Steels Phase II Improvement Project

TLC Plumbing and Utility will continue working on Pueblo Drive, 36th Street, and Ridgeway Playlot.

Work

• Pueblo Drive (between 36th and 35th streets): Crews will continue to install sidewalks and drive pads.
• 36th Street: Crews will continue to install sidewalks, drive pads, curbs, and gutters.
• Various Locations: Crews will continue to install water service lines and concrete around valves on the roadway, and perform work inside the drop inlets.

Notes

• Location: Neighborhood north of Los Alamos High School
• Vehicles must be removed from these roads during construction activities. (7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday)
• Expect road closures, lane restrictions, and detours during construction
• Access to residents will be maintained 

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East Road 14" water transmission line replacement

NM Underground Utilities, Inc will commence work on Monday, June 8

NOTE: While this project will not directly impact traffic flows, motorists should exercise caution through this area. 

Construction operations

• Construction access points are east side of Fire Station 6 entrance and at the first curve in NM502.
• Replacing 14" steel water transmission main with new 14" ductile iron transmissions line.
• Construction will primarily occur off-road across from the Los Alamos Airport.

Traffic control

• Barrels and concrete wall barriers in place at start and end of work zone.
• Follow all work zone signs and exercise caution.

Questions and concerns

• Department of Public Utilities at CustomerCare@losalamosnm.gov or call 505-662-8333

For additional project details, visit the webpage:

14" Pipeline Replacement Project Page

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Concrete Work

Location: Deer Trail at Terry Lane

• Date: June 24 - 30, 2026
• Time: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Impact: Sidewalk and intersection closures
• Work: Concrete work at the intersection ofDeer Trail and Terry Lane in the roundabout
• Contact:  Los Alamos Project: Henry Roybal, Project Manager 505-662-8150 or Daniel Campos, Streets Superintendent 505-500-7321

 

Location: San Ildefonso Roundabout

• Date: July 6 - 30, 2026
• Time: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Impact: Sidewalk and lane closures
• Work: Concrete work at the San Ildefonso Roundabout
• Contact:  Los Alamos Project: Henry Roybal, Project Manager 505-662-8150 or Daniel Campos, Streets Superintendent 505-500-7321

 

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Roadway Striping

Location: County-wide continuing in the Townsite

• Date: April 27 - July 8
• Time: 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Impact: Moving traffic control
• Work: Striping roads County-wide
• Contact: Traffic and Streets, Aaron Park, 505-709-0949

Location: County-wide (White Rock and the Townsite)

• Date: June 30 - July 7
• Time: 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Impact: Moving traffic control
• Work: Clearing vegetation from medians, shoulders, drainage outlets, and County-owned parking lots
• Contact: Daniel Campos, Streets Superintendent 505-500-7321

Special Events

YMCA Firecraker Fun Run

• Location: Canyon Road
• Date: July 4
• Time: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Impact: Temporary road closure with flaggers
• Specifics: The YMCA will have their annual Fire Cracker 5K Fun Run that begins on Iris St. to 15th St. to Canyon Rd. down to the Los Alamos High School Parking lot where they will disburse.
• Contact: YMCA, 505-662-3100

YMCA Community Parade

• Location: Central Avenue and 15th Street
• Date: July 4
• Time: 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
• Impact: Temporary road closure
• Specifics: The YMCA will have a free parade that begins on Iris St. to 15th St. to Central Ave, to Fuller Lodge where participants will disburse.
• Contact: YMCA, 505-662-3100

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 4th of July Parade

• Location: Grand Canyon - Ridgecrest - Aragon - Grand Canyon
• Date: July 4
• Time: 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
• Impact: Temporary road closure with police escort
• Specifics: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will have a parade that begins at 366 Grand Canyon Drive to Ridgecrest Ave. to Aragon Ave and back to 366 Grand Canyon Drive where participants will disburse.
• Contact: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 505-709-5074

NMDOT Project

NM-4 road rehabilitation work through White Rock

Construction work will consist of milling the old pavement and repaving the road surface. Construction will take place Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

During construction, one lane will be closed, and a pilot car will be on hand to guide motorists through the construction zone. Motorists are strongly encouraged to wait for the pilot car to pass them in the direction they want to travel before attempting to enter the construction zone. Motorists should expect delays and are urged to plan travel accordingly.

• Phase 2: Milepost 62.2 (Monte Rey Drive South) to milepost 49.5 (West Jemez Road)
  • Expected construction duration: 3 weeks
  • Start date: Monday, June 1, 2026

Ongoing projects

Trinity Drive Safety and ADA Improvements

Construction activity anticipated to start the week of July 6, 2026

Questions or concerns?

• Patti Watson (pattiw@cwastrategic.com or 505-245-3134)

Work

• Weekly details coming around July 2

Notes

• Location: Trinity Drive between Oppenheimer Drive and Knecht Street
• Construction activity will be 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Expect lane restrictions and shifts
• Access to businesses and residential areas will be maintained
• Pedestrian access will be shifted to the north or south side of Trinity throughout the construction
• Bus stops along Trinity will be closed and reopened on a rolling basis

Jemez Mountain Regional Fire Project Project

• All will be OPEN May 1 – 31
• Starting June 1, CLOSED Monday morning – 5 p.m. Thursday through rest of 2026: Camp May Road, Camp May Campground, access to nearby trails 

Additional information

Utility work impacting roadways County projects

Utilities status and planned outages

Details of planned outages

• No details to report

Report a utilities issue

• 505-662-8333 (business hours)
• 505-662-8222 (after hours & weekends)

Atomic Fiber construction

Current status: Staging materials & mobilization

The community broadband network is expected to begin construction in June 2026. Construction will occur in eight phases over three years. As each phase is completed, service will become available in that area via one of the four Internet Service Providers (ISP).

Visit AtomicFiber.net to sign up to be notified when Atomic Fiber reaches your neighborhood and sign up for service with an ISP.

Construction details

• Materials being delivered.
• Contractors are being staffed up and licensed.
• Major nodes being constructed.

Atomic Fiber construction project page

Weather and storm alert system

Review the current weather conditions across the County. When lightning is detected within 10 miles of a site during operation hours, audible and visible alerts will activate. The alert remains active for 30 minutes from the most recent lightning strike, with a visible countdown timer showing when it is safe to resume outdoor activities.

Los Alamos Townsite

White Rock

Fire restrictions

Effective May 28, 2026: Stage 2 Restriction Order #2026-02(PDF, 72KB)

Due to ongoing dry conditions and prevailing high winds, Fire Marshal Colorado Cordova of the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) has elevated fire restrictions to Stage 2, effective May 28,  within the boundaries of Los Alamos County to safeguard public health and safety, as well as protect lands, structures, natural and historical artifacts. 

Under the Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Order 2026-02, stringent restrictions and conditions are imposed as follows: 

1. Building, maintaining and use of outdoor fires including campfires and recreational fires of any kind is prohibited except for outdoor cooking conducted under the following conditions:
   • cooking is performed on a pressurized gas or propane fire grill with a lid that closes, pellet stove, or electric cooking device; and
   • the pressurized gas or propane fire grill with a lid that closes, pellet stove, or electric cooking device is placed on a developed non-combustible hard surface such as a concrete slab; and 
   • the outdoor cooking is subject to ongoing surveillance while cooking is occurring; and 
   • during and after the outdoor cooking a portable fire extinguisher, a hose with a water source, or a shovel with sufficient dirt available to extinguish a fire must be readily available.
2. Smoking is prohibited unless in an enclosed vehicle or building, or in an area free of nearby vegetation and combustible materials. 
3. The ignition and use of fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices is prohibited.
4. Operating any small equipment or tools powered by an internal combustion engine, including chainsaws or lawnmowers, is prohibited, unless used by a property owner or the property owner’s agent to maintain their residential or commercial property. Use of small equipment or tools permitted under this section shall be equipped with a spark arresting device. 
5. Outdoor welding and/or operating any torch with an open flame or external features that produce sparks, such as an acetylene torch, is prohibited unless specifically granted written approval or permit by the fire chief, fire marshal, or their designee.
6. Any outdoor work which produces a hot ember or visible flame is prohibited, unless a permit is obtained from the fire chief, fire marshal, or their designee. 

Violations of any fire restrictions enacted by the order may result in a written notice violation (citation) and criminal penalties. 

Fire Marshal Cordova urges all community members to remain vigilant and immediately report any signs of smoke or fire by calling 9-1-1. Early reporting can prevent the spread of fires and protect our community and environment. Additionally, when visiting areas outside of Los Alamos County’s jurisdiction, he reminds everyone to comply with fire restrictions imposed by local, state and federal authorities, including Pueblos and other counties. These measures are crucial to preventing fire incidents and safeguarding the community and its natural resources. 

Additional information

Fire Marshal Colorado Cordova (505-662-8301)

Santa Fe National Forest Alerts

Closures: planned and upcoming

Current

• Aquatic Center: The main pool is currently CLOSED for rehabilitation work with Fall 2026 ETA for reopening.

Upcoming

• Betty Ehart Senior Center: July 2026 through January 2027 for HVAC replacement and interior renovations.

Holiday closures & operational changes

In observance of Independence Day, Los Alamos County will join other federal, state, and local governments and government offices and many services will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026 and Saturday, July 4, 2026. For police, fire, utilities, and parks issues during the holiday, call 505-662-8222. In case of emergency, dial 9-1-1.

Atomic City Transit

• Fixed routes: NONE
• ACT MyRide: Available 6 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. FRIDAY, JULY 3 (To schedule, call 505-661-Ride or book on the app) and NONE on SATURDAY, JULY 4
• Friday night concert bus service: 6:30 – 9:40 p.m. The last buses will leave for North Mesa and North Community at 9:35 p.m. and for White Rock at 9:40 p.m.
• 4th of July Spectacular bus service: 3:00 – 10:30 p.m. Pick-up locations: Lemon Lot and White Rock Visitor Center. Shuttle parking available at Sullivan Field, Jock Lot, and Los Alamos High School main parking lot.
• Bandelier shuttle: Normal operations in the park
• Dispatch and Lost & Found: CLOSED

Administrative offices and services

• Municipal Building: CLOSED
• Customer Care (Utilities): CLOSED
• Eco Station: OPEN FRIDAY, JULY 3 and CLOSED SATURDAY, JULY 4
• Overlook Convenience Center: OPEN FRIDAY, JULY 3 and CLOSED SATURDAY, JULY 4
• Trash & recycling pick-up: NONE. For those normally with Friday service, place roll carts at the curb on WEDNESDAY, JULY 1.
• Social Services: CLOSED

Recreational and educational services

• Libraries (Mesa and White Rock Branch: OPEN 1 - 5 p.m. FRIDAY, JULY 3 and CLOSED, SATURDAY, JULY 4
• Aquatic Center - Leisure Lagoon: OPEN 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. FRIDAY, JULY 3 and CLOSED, SATURDAY, JULY 4
• Piñon Pool: OPEN 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. FRIDAY, JULY 3 and OPEN 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. SATURDAY, JULY 4
• Golf Course: OPEN 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. BOTH DAYS
• Ice Rink: CLOSED (for the season)
• Camp May Road: CLOSED

Observed holidays

Los Alamos County observes twelve holidays a year. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, offices are closed Friday in observance of the holiday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, offices are closed Monday in observance of the holiday.

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Presidents Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• 4th of July
• Labor Day
• Indigenous People's Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thursday - Thanksgiving Day
• Friday after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day

Administrative offices and courts are closed these days, though work crews are on-call 24/7 by calling 505-662-8222.