Summary
Los Alamos County, the City of Española, and Rio Arriba County were set to review a joint feasibility study on a shared regional landfill and consider next steps, including a draft Phase 2 agreement. The outcome could shape regional waste disposal and costs for decades.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown — the feasibility study was to be presented at the meeting, so cost-sharing figures were not yet public.
Residents of all three jurisdictions could benefit from shared waste-disposal capacity and potentially lower regional costs.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (4)
Environmental Sustainability Board — September 17, 2026
Trash from Los Alamos now travels 135 miles one way to Valencia County at about $2,000 per load. A proposed regional landfill 6.5 miles west of Española could cut hauling costs by roughly a third, reduce emissions, and save the region an estimated $148 million over 55 years versus a $39 million build cost. Partners include Española, Rio Arriba County, Santa Clara Pueblo, and Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo.
Transportation Board — September 3, 2026
The county, Rio Arriba County, and Española signed an MOU for a shared landfill at 31 Mile Road — a $40 million project that could save the county $25 million and cut hauling emissions.
Los Alamos County Council, City Of Espanola, And Rio Arriba County Officials Meet At Northern New Mexico College, Unanimously Approve MOA For Regional Landfill
Los Alamos County Council, City Of Espanola, And Rio Arriba County Officials Meet At Northern New Mexico College, Unanimously Approve MOA For Regional Landfill Los Alamos Reporter
County Council (Special) — September 2, 2026
Los Alamos County, the City of Española, and Rio Arriba County were set to review a joint feasibility study on a shared regional landfill and consider next steps, including a draft Phase 2 agreement. The outcome could shape regional waste disposal and costs for decades.
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