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Top five ICIP priorities presented (requested amounts): 1) housing infrastructure — $12,000,000 to increase capacity for affordable and middle‑income housing and to support development of county-owned land; 2) Emergency Operations Center (EOC) adjacent to Fire Station 3 — $5,000,000 to construct a dedicated, 24/7-ready EOC with redundant communications and backup power; 3) social‑services co‑location facility (sometimes referred to in discussion as a Community Action Center) — $10,000,000 (phased $2M in 2027 and $8M in 2028) to co-locate county social services and complementary providers; 4) EA‑4 electric feeder replacement — $7,500,000 to replace aging overhead distribution line that supplies water wells and the wastewater plant; and 5) White Rock Town Center / Longview Drive realignment and streetscape — $2,500,000 (county has $900,000 encumbered for property purchase and $1,000,000 for road construction).

Staff said projects were prioritized not as a statement of absolute community importance but to maximize likely capital‑outlay success based on state interests, legislative priorities and agency funding cycles. Duran described post‑submittal advocacy with legislators and the governor’s staff as part of the capital‑outlay process.

Discussion focused heavily on the proposed $5 million EOC. Several councilors questioned whether the county should build a separate EOC when Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) maintains a large EOC on lab property. Councilor Hand and others argued staff should pursue a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with LANL and DOE to secure usable access, or otherwise explain why a county facility is necessary. Councilor Reedy noted prior presentations had justified a local EOC for county-centered recovery operations and for regional partners, while councilor Regor and others urged more due diligence with lab and federal partners before prioritizing the project for the governor’s capital-outlay request. County manager Anne Laurent and other staff said functional constraints (network access, badge access, and operational control) have limited county use of the LANL EOC in past incidents; staff suggested they will pursue further conversations with LANL and DOE and recommended bringing the item back for more discussion.

Councilors asked detailed questions about the housing infrastructure item: staff said the $12 million would be staged across county‑owned projects such as North Mesa, 20th Street, 888 (DP Road) and other opportunities (for example, land acquisitions or deed‑restriction purchases) depending on which projects become shovel‑ready. On the EA‑4 electric feeder, utilities staff described the line as an original wooden‑pole line nearing end of life and said replacement with steel poles (some materials likely delivered by helicopter) is needed because the feeder serves water wells and the wastewater plant. For the social‑services co‑location facility staff said the scope is still being defined but the intent is to consolidate county social‑service programs and contracted providers under one roof to reduce rent burdens and improve client access.

No formal votes on project ranking were taken at the work session; staff said the draft ICIP will be submitted to DFA by the July 11 deadline and can be adjusted if council gives different direction at a subsequent meeting. Council asked staff to treat the EOC as a topic for further public discussion and to pursue clarifying conversations with LANL and DOE; staff indicated they will return the item to a future agenda and recommended continuing to seek outside funds that could lower local cost exposure.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Los Alamos County - County Council - Work Session on 2025-06-17 6:00 PM - Jun 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","County staff presented the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan top-five priorities — led by a $12 million housing-infrastructure request — and councilors extensively debated a proposed $5 million Emergency Operations Center.","taxTitle","Los Alamos, New Mexico","taxId",51137,"location","New Mexico","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6554773,"Historic Preservation Advisory Board seeks inventory RFP, outlines scope from ancestral Pueblo to Manhattan Project-era sites",425,1126000,1551000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5019329-f9d7283f494c3850537f3b81178d5a4b&start=1126&end=1551","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5019329-f9d7283f494c3850537f3b81178d5a4b/thumbnail_1126000.jpg","/articles/6554773/New-Mexico/Historic-Preservation-Advisory-Board-seeks-inventory-RFP-outlines-scope-from-ancestral-Pueblo-to-Manhattan-Project-era-sites","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6554773-50a59a653897cfd6e1c071cac9312dc2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135253&Signature=YjuxNNaaB~p9N985VPyB~mWgg3N1tZ8THH-LAt~leAztuXvQ4-J5DuWuCC4MZOkCyD2V4pThVRl6PoSWSi4bt7Vd0TdWpOl6XOTLYBOkJMNGmRUVnS9B6kKzZ4I3K3OPtN~YwtsEe69KcHLl1P5BD7xiFNOz3~Cu74VWq0SuDxrh2VPmOj9Us40fl9yvI~kU7RWDoQ02KB3hMU~1p6k2IDj3qI3fT0OSQDwiK4yrR7QeJKviA5jqUo7d9gf48~B7I14IYgFncNGnXBIa2GwFZwI-KNTmUVBQGSRKFOLSKKGc8WqU3R0ndmxjDumCrKIm~TZ2zDwfZ1AoFxtqL8gViA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Patrick Mortier, chair of the Historic Preservation Advisory Board, told the Los Alamos County Council on June 17 that the board’s work spans local resources from ancestral Puebloan sites through Manhattan Project-era buildings and more recent properties that meet the 50-year threshold for historic designation. The board described active collaboration with the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division (the State Historic Preservation Officer, SHPO) and federal partners where federal jurisdiction applies.

Mortier said the board formalized after substantial county investment in Fuller Lodge and now provides advisory guidance rather than regulatory enforcement: “Our goal is to provide advice to council when issues come up,” he said. He outlined recent and ongoing items: nominations to state and national registers (including work with United Church on a nomination), guidance to community groups on restoration (including efforts around the historic rose garden and the post office clock), and public outreach through fairs and the Romero Cabin program.

A near-term priority is a county-funded historic-preservation inventory. Mortier said a request for proposals (RFP) to assess county-owned historic structures is nearly complete and will be posted to hire an assessor to compile an inventory and evaluation of county assets. That inventory, he said, will identify structures “whether it’s something in Downtown Los Alamos or whether it’s the North Mesa stables… or out on Barranca Mesa,” that are historically eligible and may inform future preservation policy and grant applications.

Councilors asked about the board’s temporal scope. Mortier clarified the board follows the National Historic Preservation Act benchmark of 50 years for historic consideration but also works with other partners to identify cultural resources that predate that threshold. He said the board will support commemoration of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park’s 10th anniversary and stands ready to coordinate with the National Park Service as plans are formalized.

Mortier closed by noting the board is fully staffed, active in community outreach, and coordinating with county marketing staff on public education handouts. There was a short public question about coordination with Los Alamos National Laboratory; Mortier said the laboratory maintains federal responsibility for historic resources on lab property while the county’s board focuses on county-owned resources and conversation between those entities is ongoing.","The Historic Preservation Advisory Board updated council on ongoing preservation efforts, described work with state and federal partners, and said an RFP for a preservation inventory of county-owned historic structures will be posted soon.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6554778,"Art in Public Places board outlines projects, asks council for earlier capital-project notice",381,318000,699000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5019329-f9d7283f494c3850537f3b81178d5a4b&start=318&end=699","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5019329-f9d7283f494c3850537f3b81178d5a4b/thumbnail_318000.jpg","/articles/6554778/New-Mexico/Art-in-Public-Places-board-outlines-projects-asks-council-for-earlier-capital-project-notice","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6554778-2e98cdfaeb4295d3b9082403c5412859/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135253&Signature=PeWaDxaly-bLHTD7QEXy-8O3XuMr9aSsMooLbjzfp5W0DFDu1hy2J7OG5sskJJXt3DwSJfwRujnFdW4fYfclU4aL1m~ZrYf~5J7U3KvILOiqyXQBoBILOp0nhjgwjDovsiwthz4dt6UUF21~lhFPzVpiLpxnSKHDXf3Ejc0s4H0V2SZD7xJReqdnkOMC4DqwT7rlAacoqcsyjarV3ydP4Y1l5JcesVbknMwYDiJB3s4BTnHztdofWWXkhYS7H70tJ0odOIJJfLGpmZWDm6-KSD7-4cF-djOGgp5B4AZP7dzLXNzWCA9chfyotRsC7yiEfMuVaj8FURv~qrfaPqXbSw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Art in Public Places Advisory Board presented its annual briefing to the Los Alamos County Council on June 17, describing recent installations, maintenance work and a request for earlier notification when capital projects enter design phases. Stephanie Hauser, chair of the Art in Public Places board, delivered the presentation and said the board’s work includes relocating and protecting existing pieces, pursuing commissions, and maintaining an inventory of county-owned art.

The board emphasized the funding mechanism that supports its work: “The account shall include 1% of the budget of any capital improvement project and one-half of 1% of the budget of any such road project,” Hauser told council. The board summarized recent activity: relocation of the Santa Clara jar to the Mesa Public Library, creation of an ADA path to improve access to the Pollyanna statue, replacement and protection of artwork plaques, a newly contracted mural design (relocated from the golf course to the justice center), and surveys that shaped siting decisions.

Why it matters: Council members and the board said early coordination on capital projects produces better design opportunities and can reduce costs. Councilor Hammond urged staff and council to give the board advance notice when capital improvement projects reach stages where art could be incorporated, saying including art during design allows “you can do a lot more interesting things.”

Board priorities and in-progress work include working groups for the Barranca Mesa homesteaders, Nature Center art acquisition, police-station art, Betty Ehart Center gate art (pending Zia-symbol approval), and a semiquincentennial juried art competition tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary. Hauser said the board’s archive lists 166 works of art (41 outdoor, 125 indoor) and noted the single highest-priced work still being installed—Leisure Lagoon art—at $115,000.

The board also reported operational items and requests for council help: early identification of capital projects that will trigger APP funding, training for new board members to increase capacity for community outreach, and continued collaboration with parks and other departments to improve access and maintenance of outdoor works. The council received the briefing with thanks and no formal action on funding requests during the meeting.

Councilors asked for follow-up on timing and processes to ensure the board can be part of project planning; Hauser and staff confirmed the board will coordinate working groups and return with further details as projects advance. The presentation concluded with no public comment on the item.","The Art in Public Places Advisory Board briefed the Los Alamos County Council on completed and planned public-art projects, recommended processes to better integrate art into upcoming capital projects, and described its funding mechanism tied to capital improvement budgets.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6554758,"LA CDC outlines small-business supports, facade-loan relaunch and visitor-center coordination",816,6314000,7130000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5019329-f9d7283f494c3850537f3b81178d5a4b&start=6314&end=7130","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5019329-f9d7283f494c3850537f3b81178d5a4b/thumbnail_6314000.jpg","/articles/6554758/New-Mexico/LA-CDC-outlines-small-business-supports-facade-loan-relaunch-and-visitor-center-coordination","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6554758-713076cf0c95a9cea827d9c2e0f53deb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135253&Signature=NWHwWcVS9b2SwcYgVhxWl5M-4qbKAMmrS0dXhpB0k7bMWzMZ~vN-zByz~ahdgySMPt0x4n7jvYuX7zWvx2HSM4zBoNLcFvqrxE3EOn3vZCwXMGqHdDE1Sy54JICfzg8OqeVW9IhaZuC2u2TTicYYsO2Re4PLTfRWD7GmQh0KMOfTMrhUmLPSU61Jyb0cY3qo1hbsNPAq-a6Y8qdAR3EH8jnEIC0tIEZXwJbboCjZex4rAXKtdH5nMaLBB8dqweKwd4pgqmqtJXIOTyjMqDiKEhPXL~KJp62aDb9-Bpe3IINd-mxmWuFqv8b6wAqPy4ncGfUqFgbZEUREUTQAQfB1yQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Laura McDaniel, executive director of the Los Alamos Community Development Corporation (LA CDC), briefed council on the nonprofit’s second‑quarter activities tied to economic vitality. LA CDC said it complemented county programs by providing business-marketing assistance, coordinating with regional partners and delivering targeted small‑business support.

McDaniel described ongoing efforts: promotion and distribution of community-cash gift cards to encourage shopping in downtown and DP Road businesses during construction; support for DP Road businesses with additional signage and outreach; a Chamber‑led business‑awards and ChamberFest participation; and work with the regional development corporation to build a commercial‑property database for site selectors. LA CDC and chamber leaders also plan a new small‑business 401(k) program to help employers recruit and retain staff.

LA CDC reported it will relaunch a facade‑loan program to help business and property owners pay for storefront improvements. The LA CDC board has committed up to $100,000 for 0% interest loans to support signage, façade restoration and outdoor patios; McDaniel said the organization will finalize application materials and outreach. LA CDC also coordinates the county’s visitor-center operations and will continue to push regional partnerships — including outreach to Bandelier National Monument — to encourage multi-site visits that benefit local vendors.

McDaniel said LA CDC will continue strategic planning and is refining metrics to better track small-business requests and vacancy data. She asked council and county departments to continue coordinated support for downtown businesses as infrastructure projects proceed. The presentation drew public comment from one business owner who said small-business coalition members felt outreach had not yet reached all affected businesses; McDaniel and county staff acknowledged the concern and said follow-up would continue.","Los Alamos Community Development Corporation updated council and staff on small‑business outreach programs, a LA CDC commitment of up to $100,000 for a facade‑loan program, a chamber 401(k) offering for small employers, and collaboration on tourism and a unified business directory.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6554764,"Quarterly economic-vitality update highlights housing pipeline, small-business outreach and tourism recovery",2779,3538000,6317000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5019329-f9d7283f494c3850537f3b81178d5a4b&start=3538&end=6317","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5019329-f9d7283f494c3850537f3b81178d5a4b/thumbnail_3538000.jpg","/articles/6554764/New-Mexico/Quarterly-economic-vitality-update-highlights-housing-pipeline-small-business-outreach-and-tourism-recovery","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6554764-5fbd814adafed391544ffe5c85750872/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135253&Signature=HLQw-hn3PpbbeJ7iJAJGHPYdODZTC3jks2Si4Ykecp0jkTIDCJm4XJAInHi1LNPkgMJep2yVNN~~GjFIoSOPYkVefo~m7CV0uaffW6ODdPFcLCzn1M~iXuR~0kH26YUSgJnHnS43IU5R-QpfBMvnWgyAq79GvvLtHZ2rkPaVNN3Rf1lmhuLjV2nsBubpY0FPtOGXRLzh3yGCxp7SuUaSD07ArUlyyzLafAxOhGPlEk~mqDCLNx6WhmGBNjbTW83RA0QDKxbPwAgUeZQli4kWU-kKIq1~T0Vh9XFhxnULNxRq2xbQr8QnMv-7hlWlDcd9obj0CG-iO9uFmVJ7LlRrSQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Los Alamos County staff delivered a quarterly update on economic-vitality efforts at the June 17 work session, reporting progress on housing, business retention and expansion, downtown revitalization, tourism, events and community broadband.

Housing: Dan Osborne (housing and special projects manager) reported upward movement on preservation and new-housing pipelines. Notable items include closeout of the Ninth Street deed‑restriction preservation work (closing imminent), ongoing partnerships with Santa Fe Community Housing Trust to administer rehabilitation loans and down-payment assistance, planned coordination with Housing New Mexico on weatherization funding for low‑to‑moderate income homeowners, and the recent draft North Mesa Transportation and Utility Study (staff expect $5–8 million of infrastructure needs there). Osborne listed several projects at various stages: Canyon Walk and The Bluffs (134 units combined), Mirador (transfer property), Sherwood Rounds (entitlements under review), Arbelotta/Arbelada (recent sketch plan approval for 137 units), and others. He noted the county’s new dedicated quarter‑cent GRT funding for housing will be leveraged to support projects and match outside grants.

Accessory dwelling units (ADUs): Staff said code changes in recent years clarified where ADUs are allowed, but no ADU permit applications have been issued since the update; staff suggested an outreach/education program to let residents know whether their lot qualifies and how to apply.

Business retention and downtown revitalization: Dr. Shanna Sasser (economic development director) and LA CDC representatives described intensified outreach to local businesses, a new “check‑in” intake for business needs (staffer Anita Barela), regional outreach to site selectors and tribal economic developers, timelines to implement a downtown sign‑code update and a draft Main Street/Creative District program, and plans for a Veil Leader retail support program (application and eligibility being refined). Staff described pilot efforts to assist DP Road businesses during construction with additional sandwich signs and direct outreach.

Tourism and events: Staff presented visitor and event-data trends showing tourism recovering toward pre‑pandemic levels but not yet back to 2019 figures. County staff consolidated community and tourism event calendars, participated in regional outdoor-recreation planning, and pursued niche tourism markets (senior groups, outdoor recreation). Staff also reported coordination with tour‑guide networks and outreach to Bandelier and neighboring visitor centers to encourage routing visitors to Los Alamos businesses.

Broadband and infrastructure: Deputy County Manager Juan Veil said high‑level fiber‑network design is approved and physical installation (11 miles of county‑contributed fiber) is underway, with county contribution of $2,000,000 and ongoing work to finalize a long‑term operations agreement.

Community-development partners: Laura McDaniel of Los Alamos Community Development Corporation (LA CDC) reported business-marketing support, a small‑business 401(k) program to help employers recruit and retain staff, a relaunched facade-loan program (LA CDC board committed up to $100,000), visitor services coordination, and ongoing collaboration on a unified online business directory. LA CDC said it is working with the county and Main Street to amplify support for small businesses during DP Road construction and other downtown activity.

Councilors asked for more data on vacancies, parking rules that affect housing and parking-minimum reconsideration, and a briefing on ADU rules and parking requirements as part of forthcoming code amendments. No formal action was taken; staff said they will follow up with more detailed metrics and consider outreach materials on ADUs and business-resource guides.","County staff presented a quarterly report on the council’s economic-vitality strategic goal: housing initiatives, business retention and expansion, downtown revitalization, tourism and broadband. Staff described multiple housing projects in varying stages and launched new small-business assistance and tourism coordination efforts.","actionData","errors"]

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