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Board approves trail easement across Pinon Elementary property for county multi-trail access

3516982 · May 13, 2025
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Summary

The board voted unanimously to grant Los Alamos County an easement across the west side of Pinon Elementary to formalize an existing trail and connect neighborhood paths; the county will pay for improvements and maintenance.

The Los Alamos Public Schools board voted unanimously May 13 to grant an easement to Los Alamos County for an existing neighborhood multi‑trail that runs along the western edge of Pinon Elementary School.

Superintendent Mike Johnson told the board the easement ‘‘ranges in width from about 20 feet to about 40 feet’’ and largely formalizes a trail residents already use. He said the district’s new fence line would not be materially affected except for a small adjustment in a central area and that the county would cover fence adjustments and ongoing maintenance.

Why it matters: the easement will allow the county to improve the route and make it ADA‑accessible, connect it to county trail systems and, the superintendent said, provide a clear evacuation route from the western side of the campus.

Legal and infrastructure notes: Johnson said the county’s attorneys reviewed liability language and cited the Court of Claims framework; the county will assume maintenance responsibilities. Board members asked about buried utilities and whether the county would relocate irrigation or other lines; the superintendent said the county would handle necessary relocations.

Board action: Member Adams moved the motion to approve the Pinon Trail easement. Roll call was unanimous: President Colgan, Vice President Wyman, Secretary Copeland, Member Adams and Member Spector all voted yes. "Motion carries," the president announced.

Ending: The county will finalize the easement paperwork with the district and proceed with planned grading, paving and accessibility improvements, the presenters said; the board recorded the vote and closed the item.