Grand Canyon Drive slurry seal project begins Published on July 16, 2026 Los Alamos County Public Works will start construction on Grand Canyon Drive on Monday, July 27, weather permitting. This project includes applying a slurry seal to Grand Canyon Drive, from NM 4 to Meadow Lane, extending from shoulder to shoulder. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Trinity Drive Safety and ADA Improvements project construction begins Published on July 09, 2026 Hasse Contracting Company Inc., under contract with Los Alamos County Public Works, is set to start construction activities for the Trinity Drive Safety and ADA Improvement project on Monday, July 13. The project design includes several safety, accessibility, and utility improvements between Oppenheimer Drive and Knecht Street. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Community Safety, Improvement Works, Media Releases, Public Works, Utilities
County shares update on Golf Course restaurant Published on July 09, 2026 Residents eager for news about the golf course restaurant can look forward to continued progress as the 19th Hole Sports Pub and Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op moves closer to opening. Following a successful debut during the Atomic City Invitational, the team is completing final preparations, expanding operations, and sharing the latest updates with the community. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Library Seeks Public Input in Month Long Community Survey Published on July 07, 2026 The Los Alamos Public Library has launched a Community Assessment Survey, available now through July 27 both online and in paper form, to gather public input on service gaps, needs and future opportunities. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Betty Ehart Senior Center to close for renovations Published on July 07, 2026 The Betty Ehart Senior Center will temporarily close beginning August 3, 2026, to allow for a major renovation project approved by the Los Alamos County Council on June 30. The project is expected to take approximately eight months and will include installing a new HVAC system and improving accessibility through ADA upgrades. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Improvement Works, Media Releases, Public Works
Los Alamos County remains in READY status during fire season Published on July 02, 2026 The Office of Emergency Management would like to remind residents that Los Alamos County remains in the READY stage of the Ready, Set, Go! wildfire preparedness program throughout fire season. Heading into the holiday weekend, citizens are reminded to be mindful of the current fire restrictions and be safe as they celebrate. Tagged as: , Call to Action, Community Safety, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Honors & Celebrations, Media Releases
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