NM-4 is now closed at the main entrance of Valles Caldera National Preserve due to active firefighting activities on the McCauley Springs Fire.
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, 2026 within the boundaries of Los Alamos County to safeguard public health and safety, as well as protect lands, structures, natural and historical artifacts.
The East Gate Lift Station in the Bayo Canyon receives wastewater from the Camino Entrada/Pajarito Cliffs area. It has been experiencing an increased number of failures, resulting in overflows. The station’s pumps and control panel will be replaced. The lift station will also be upgraded with SCADA to notify operators of overflow risk with high-level alarms.