DPU investigates townsite outage Published on May 11, 2026 A power outage that impacted the whole townsite of Los Alamos in the evening hours of Friday, May 8, started at 9:32 p.m. with a high-magnitude fault (greater than 5000 amps) on both transformers that feed the townsite from the electric substation on Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) property. Tagged as: , Announcements
Economic Development Administrator selected Published on May 11, 2026 Los Alamos County is pleased to announce Max Khudiakov as Economic Development Administrator. He will begin on June 8, 2026. The Administrator plays a crucial role in driving economic growth, supporting existing businesses while attracting new businesses. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy
Townsite Power Outage Published on May 08, 2026 The Townsite of Los Alamos County is currently experiencing a power outage. Updates will be provided via the County website and social media channels. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public Notices
LAHS students earn spots at youth rally Published on May 05, 2026 Two Los Alamos High School students will head to Idaho this summer to build leadership skills, make new friends, and explore the future of energy—thanks to a regional youth rally scholarship opportunity sponsored by the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) and offered locally through the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU). Tagged as: , Announcements, Learning & Enrichment, Utilities
Community invited to help assemble mosaic June 5-7 Published on May 05, 2026 Los Alamos County’s Art in Public Places Board (APPB) invites residents and visitors to take part in a free, hands‑on community art experience June 5–7 at Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos, where participants will help assemble the new Justice Center wall mosaic. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities
Election Information Published on May 01, 2026 The 2026 primary election early-voting begins May 5 and runs through May 30.Election day is June 2, 2026. Tagged as: , Announcements, Call to Action, Media Releases, Public Notices
Gas customers invited to public hearing Published on May 01, 2026 Customers of the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU), particularly those with natural gas service at their homes, are encouraged to tune into or attend a public hearing for gas rate adjustments on Wednesday, May 6, at 5:30 p.m. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Utilities
Bike to Work Event Scheduled for May 14, 2026 Published on May 01, 2026 The Los Alamos County Public Works Department, along with the Transportation Board and Community Services Department, invites residents to participate in the upcoming "Bike to Work" event on Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Environment, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Public Works, Sustainability
LAPD Warns of More Phone Scams Published on April 30, 2026 The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) warns of scammers posing as officers/deputies demanding money for warrants/fines, or other scams: kidnapping threats, fake Microsoft hack alerts, and false toll-fee texts. Law enforcement or courts will not contact you to demand payment for fines or warrants. If you have been targeted by scammers, contact LAPD at (505) 662-8222 to speak to an officer. Tagged as: , Community Safety