The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) operates the county-owned electric, gas, water & wastewater systems under the jurisdiction and control of the Board of Public Utilities (BPU.) The BPU consists of five voting members appointed by County Council. Serving as ex officio non-voting members are the utilities manager and county manager. Members serve five-year staggered terms. Each year, the BPU elects a chair and vice-chair from within its membership.
The BPU normally meets at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building (1000 Central Avenue.) Work sessions take place on the first Wednesday of each month and regular sessions are held on the third Wednesday. These meetings are hybrid and individuals may also participate via Zoom. Special sessions may be called as needed, the location may vary, and proceedings may not be streamed live. Closed sessions are are also held as necessary. All BPU session agendas are prepared and published at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. The agenda for every BPU session includes the time, location, and Zoom link (if applicable.) Public comments are welcome at regular and work sessions and citizens may participate in person or remotely.
Term Ends: 6/30/2028
Term Ends: 6/30/2031
Term Ends: 6/30/2030
Term Ends: 6/30/2027
Term Ends: 6/30/2029
Ex Officio Member
Council Liaison to BPU
Appendix A - Annual Reaffirmation of the Procedural Rules(PDF, 216KB)
Appendix B - Strategic Objectives for Current Fiscal Year
Appendix C - Los Alamos County Charter, Article V, Utilities
Appendix D - Los Alamos County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 40, Utilities
Appendix E - Chapter 30 Sec 30-1 through 30-17 Code of Conduct
Appendix E - Sec 8-9 Conflict of Interest, Code of Conduct
Appendix F - NM "Whistleblower Protection Act"(PDF, 132KB)
Appendix G - Resolution for Open Meetings Compliance(PDF, 355KB)
Appendix H - State of NM Attorney General's Open Meetings Act Compliance Guide
Appendix I - American Public Power Association
Appendix J - BPU Meeting Calendar(PDF, 224KB)
Appendix K - BPU Self Evaluation(PDF, 1MB)
Appendix L - Strategic Planning Process(PDF, 148KB)
Appendix M - Utilities Manager Job Description(PDF, 86KB)
Appendix N - Safety Culture Vision Statement(PDF, 1MB)
Authorization: Los Alamos County Charter (Article V) and Los Alamos County Ordinance No. 54, 11/1/66.
E-mail: bpu@lacnm.us
Staff Liaison: Philo S. Shelton, III, Utilities Manager 505.662.8132 or philo.shelton@lacnm.us
Staff Support: Kathy Casados, Executive Assistant 505.662.8136 or kathy.casados@lacnm.us.
For Board of Public Utilities' agendas, minutes and recorded meetings visit the Legistar website. To the right of the search bar in the middle of the webpage select the year, month or week in the first drop down window and then select "Board of Public Utilities" in the second drop down window to find the meeting you are looking for.
Visit the Boards and Commissions page for additional information about other boards, board members, vacancies and meetings.