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Los Alamos task force working groups propose equipment lending, cultural baskets and land-acknowledgement planning
Summary
Working groups reported plans to implement prior inclusivity recommendations by expanding recreational access through equipment lending, creating a community "cultural basket" for new residents, pursuing a county land-acknowledgement process with tribal consultation, and lining up vetted trainers for county inclusivity training events.
Members of the Los Alamos Inclusivity Task Force reported progress on several working-group initiatives and proposed next steps aimed at increasing participation and cultural inclusion in county programs.
A working-group member said the group decided to focus part of its work on last year’s inclusivity recommendations and to combine overlapping items, concentrating on three priorities: forming an active volunteer body, expanding county-sponsored trainings and oversight, and increasing outdoor and recreational programming with cultural components. "We decided that we were going to focus half of our...energy towards last year's or the previous year's inclusivity's recommendations," the working-group member said.
The group proposed a county-run lending library for recreational equipment to remove cost barriers. Suggested items include golf clubs, tennis and pickleball gear, skateboards, snowshoes and seasonal equipment for Pajarito trails; the group also discussed making gardening tools and chippers available through a community tool‑share. Task force members noted the Los Alamos Aquatic Center already leases some equipment and identified local partners — the LA CDC/Main Street/Chamber — as distribution and outreach channels.
Working-group participants proposed a "cultural basket" (a modern welcome wagon) to provide new and visiting residents with information about community organizations, events and culturally relevant resources. They also recommended coordinating with San Ildefonso Pueblo and other tribes before drafting a county land‑acknowledgement statement; one member emphasized that tribal input is required for such a statement.
Task force members raised concerns about local media posts and community blotter-style feeds that can stigmatize Native Americans by publishing irrelevant or harmful items; the working group suggested meeting with businesses and media partners to discuss more inclusive framing.
Other updates: the accessibility working group reported interest in mid‑street crossing treatments and broader walkability initiatives; the economic equity working group announced a first meeting scheduled for May 23 with monthly sessions thereafter and plans to coordinate with county housing and social services staff. Members asked others to recommend vetted trainers; the task force plans to start with the Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico and to solicit community referrals to avoid low-quality online trainings.
At the meeting’s start the task force approved the agenda and minutes; the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn.
