Due to ongoing dry conditions and prevailing high winds, Fire Marshal Colorado Cordova of the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) has enacted fire restrictions to Stage 1, effective April 28, within the boundaries of Los Alamos County to safeguard public health and safety, as well as protect lands, structures, natural and historical artifacts. Click below to view the order and press release.
Published on April 22, 2025
Los Alamos County is still accepting applications for eligible candidates for appointment to a vacant seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission. This vacancy is a three-year term, expiring 36 months from the date of appointment, and open to individuals not registered as a Democrat. 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 now until the vacancy is filled.
The Planning and Zoning Commission duties and responsibilities include reviewing and acting on development applications such as site plans, subdivisions, and variances and advising the County Council on zoning amendments, Development Code updates, and revisions to the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioners also gather public input and provide recommendations to improve planning policies and community development programs in Los Alamos County.
More information on the Planning and Zoning Commission can be found on the County’s Boards and Commissions webpage or by contacting the Community Development Department staff liaison Desirae Lujan at desiraej.lujan@lacnm.us.