New gross receipts tax rates begin July 1 Published on June 30, 2026 As of July 1, 2026, Los Alamos County will implement a 0.625% increase in the County's Gross Receipts Tax (GRT), raising the rate from 7.0625% to 7.6875%. This adjustment was approved by the County Council on October 28, 2025, through Ordinances No. 747 and No. 748. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Media Releases
Bear-resistant roll carts in high demand Published on June 30, 2026 The Los Alamos County Environmental Services Division (ESD) is experiencing an increase in interest and requests for bear-resistant roll carts. Due to the recent high demand, the County expects the current inventory to be exhausted within the week. A new order of bear-resistant roll carts has been placed with an estimated delivery time of 1 to 2 months. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Call to Action, Community Safety, Environment, Media Releases, Wildlife
Fourth of July holiday trash and brush collection Published on June 30, 2026 The Los Alamos County Environmental Services Division (ESD) would like to remind residents of the upcoming refuse and brush collection schedule for the Fourth of July holiday. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Honors & Celebrations, Media Releases
County seeks community input on proposed plastic bag ordinance Published on June 29, 2026 Los Alamos County is seeking community input on a proposed Single-Use Plastic Carryout Bag Ordinance currently under consideration by the Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB). Community members can submit their input in person at the July 16 ESB meeting, or via email. The ordinance is intended to reduce litter, decrease waste sent for disposal, encourage reusable alternatives, and support broa Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Sustainability
ACT providing shuttle service for 4th of July Spectacular Published on June 29, 2026 Atomic City Transit will provide free shuttle service for the Los Alamos County 4th of July Spectacular event at Overlook Park in White Rock this coming Saturday starting at 3 p.m. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Honors & Celebrations, Media Releases, Tourism
Electric work along Oppenheimer Published on June 29, 2026 Businesses located in the 505 Oppenheimer Suite and the 505 Apartments will be without power for three hours on the evening of July 7, 2026 as electric distribution crews replace a switch and a junction box. Tagged as: , Announcements, Utilities
New electric rates begin July 1 Published on June 26, 2026 Time of use rates and residential demand begin on July 1, 2026. Customers will see this reflected in their August bills. To see examples of the new bill layout or to learn more, visit https://ladpu.com/TOU. Tagged as: , Announcements, Utilities
NPS’ Pueblo Parks Group Implements Stage II Fire Restrictions Published on June 25, 2026 Due to the increased risk of wildfire in the region, the Pueblo Parks Group, which includes Bandelier National Monument, Fort Union National Monument, Pecos National Historical Park, and Valles Caldera National Preserve, will enter Stage II fire restrictions effective 8 a.m. tomorrow, June 25, 2026. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety
Health tips for managing wildfire smoke Published on June 25, 2026 The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) encourages the community to take steps to stay safe and healthy when wildfire smoke is present... Tagged as: , Call to Action, Community Safety, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases