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Carly Blair appointed to Environmental Sustainability Board after 5–2 council vote

Los Alamos County Council · February 17, 2026
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Summary

Council appointed Carly Blair to the Environmental Sustainability Board to fill a partial term beginning Feb. 18 and ending July 31, 2026, after a roll‑call election between two nominees produced five votes for Blair and two for Laurel Harden.

The Los Alamos County Council filled a vacancy on the Environmental Sustainability Board at its Feb. 17 meeting, voting to appoint Carly Blair to a partial term that begins Feb. 18, 2026 and ends July 31, 2026.

Councilor Hand nominated two applicants — Carly Blair and Laurel Harden — and the council conducted a roll‑call vote. The clerk recorded five votes for Blair and two for Harden; the chair announced Blair’s appointment and thanked both applicants for their interest.

Why it matters: the Environmental Sustainability Board will be at full capacity and is expected to assist county staff with implementing the Climate Action Plan and other sustainability priorities. Staff noted the board had finalized its work plan and would provide interface with county initiatives.

Details: the appointment fills a partial term; council staff encouraged the other applicant to consider future board opportunities.