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
Raising Chickens in Bear Country Published on June 22, 2026 Everything loves a good chicken dinner with a side of eggs and chicken feed. Leaving your flock unprotected makes your chickens easy pickings for a wide range of hungry critters, including bears. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Wildlife
Stash, Latch, Secure Your Trash Published on May 01, 2026 It’s garbage to us; it’s dinner for days for bears. Trash is a smelly, concentrated and dependable source of easy, high-calorie meals. That’s why trash attracts bears to homes and communities and keeps them coming back for more. Tagged as: , Call to Action, Community Safety, Environment, Learning & Enrichment, Sustainability, Wildlife
Stay Safe on the Trails: Living with Wildlife Published on April 13, 2026 In Los Alamos County we have a responsibility to learn what it means to live with wildlife and coexist safely. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Learning & Enrichment, Sustainability, Wildlife
Attract Birds, Not Bears Published on April 01, 2026 You don’t have to choose between watching birds and being wary of bears. Just think outside the bird feeder, and you’ll discover how easy it is to invite in birds without attracting bears. Tagged as: , Call to Action, Community Safety, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Learning & Enrichment, Sustainability, Wildlife
Be Bear Aware: Black Bears in Spring Published on March 01, 2026 As spring returns to the Jemez Mountains, black bears become more active throughout Los Alamos County. It’s an important time for residents and visitors alike to stay aware, take precautions, and understand how to safely coexist with Black Bears in our community. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Sustainability, Wildlife
Prevent Mountain Lion Encounters in Winter Published on December 16, 2025 Los Alamos County is home to several large predators, including the MOUNTAIN LION. Mountain lions are most active at dusk and dawn. Tagged as: , Wildlife
Watch for wildlife on the roadways during winter months Published on November 07, 2025 As the temperature drops, the days are getting shorter, and more vehicles will be on the road at times when wildlife, including larger mammals, are most active: dusk and dawn. Tagged as: , Wildlife
Abnormal Animal Behavior Published on November 07, 2025 In Los Alamos County, occasionally we see wildlife acting in a way that raises alarm. What does it mean when we say there is an animal not behaving normally, and what can we do to remain safe? Tagged as: , Wildlife