Bear-resistant cart shortage and wildlife conflict
Los Alamos County
Summary
A resident reported bears destroying trash can lids and asked for more funding for bear-proof carts; the manager said more carts arrive October 14.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Not a funding issue per the county; delivery availability is the constraint.
Residents on the cart waitlist, particularly those in bear-active neighborhoods.
Residents experiencing property damage from bears while awaiting carts.
Mentions & discussions (4)
County Council (Work) — October 20, 2026
Nearly 2,400 bear carts are out, but roughly 500 people are still waiting. Councilor Ryti pressed staff to order a surplus given manufacturing delays, and staff agreed.
County Council - Regular Session — September 29, 2026
A resident reported bears destroying trash can lids and asked for more funding for bear-proof carts; the manager said more carts arrive October 14.
County Council (Work) — May 12, 2026
Animal crashes remain stubbornly high despite the wildlife feeding ordinance — only one citation has been issued. A wildlife assessment kicks off soon, and staff plan AI-camera-triggered flashing signs as a pilot along the golf course.
Transportation Board — May 7, 2026
Animal crashes are climbing — 189 already this year. The county is launching a wildlife assessment and testing AI-triggered flashing animal signs instead of $600,000 in street lighting.
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