Los Alamos Council to Consider Road Restoration Funding, Public Meeting

On December 4 the Council of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos directed publication of Resolution No. 25 24, initiating formal consideration of County participation in the New Mexico Department of Transportation FY2026 Local Government Road Fund Cooperative Agreement Program COOP. The resolution targets concrete restoration work at the San Ildefonso Road roundabout and at select intersections along North Mesa Road. The measure will be considered at an open County Council meeting on Tuesday December 16 at 6 00 p.m. at the Municipal Building located at 1000 Central Avenue.

The cooperative agreement program is a state level funding mechanism that municipalities use to secure financial and technical support for local roadway projects. If the County approves Resolution No. 25 24, the action would enable Los Alamos to enter into a cooperative agreement with the state for the FY2026 round of work. The County Clerk's Office has the full text of the resolution available for inspection or purchase during regular business hours for those who wish to review the specifics prior to the meeting.

For residents the immediate significance is twofold. Approval would pave the way for improvements intended to extend pavement life and address surface deterioration at a critical roundabout and at several North Mesa intersections. Construction work of this nature typically yields long term benefits for safety and maintenance costs. At the same time, mobilization for concrete restoration can bring temporary traffic adjustments, work zone restrictions, and construction noise to adjacent neighborhoods. Community members who use San Ildefonso Road and North Mesa Road should monitor County communications and consider attending the December 16 meeting to hear details and raise any concerns.

The Council meeting on December 16 is an open public session where elected officials will review Resolution No. 25 24 and decide whether to proceed with County participation in the COOP program. Residents may inspect the full resolution at the County Clerk's Office during regular business hours to prepare for the discussion.