Los Alamos County Enters Stage 1 Fire Restrictions April 28, 2026

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.

Los Alamos County enters Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on April 28

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Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-use Trail Project

Project typeMulti-Use Trail
Project value$6,862,500
Project scheduleAll work associated with this contract was completed February 2025.
Contractor nameHasse Contracting Company, Inc.
Completion DateFebruary 28, 2025

Urban Trail Phase I and II Project Current Update

See the current status of the Urban Trail Project, including construction updates, maps, images and impacts on the public.

Project Overview

Urban Trail Phase II includes construction of a 10-foot-wide concrete multi-use trail 0.46 miles in length between the intersection of Ponderosa Street and Spruce Street through the wooded area by the tennis courts and along Canyon Road to the rear entrance of the Aquatic Center. Work will also include construction of curb and gutter, drainage improvements, retaining walls, lighting, signage, striping, a rapid flashing beacon, and 370 linear feet of precast boardwalk.

The Canyon Road Tennis Courts Wallboard and Parking Lot will be closed for the duration of the construction and utilized as a staging area by the contractor. Alternatives for tennis and wallboard can be found at Urban Park, Myrtle Tennis/Pickleball Courts, Piñon Park, and Barranca Mesa Park.

View the video of the October 10, 2023 presentation to Council.

Download the October 10 presentation.(PDF, 3MB)

Download the Project Map.(PDF, 1MB)

Urban Trail Phase I and II - Photos(PDF, 3MB)

This project supports two of Council's Strategic Goals; investing in infrastructure and enhancing communication. This project provides maintenance and improvements to existing infrastructure. The enhancement of communication strategic goal is being accomplished by engaging the public and coordinating citizen involvement and feedback as a key part of the project development process.