Walkup Aquatic Center Closure and East Park Pool Partnership
Los Alamos County
Summary
Nine commenters asked the county to staff East Park Pool while the aquatic center is delayed; the county said staffing, not money, is the obstacle and is exploring the Los Lucero Center in Española. Council will revisit next week.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 16
- Last 30 days
- 9
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
The requested partnership would cost roughly $2,000 per week; no county action was taken.
Swimmers, swim teams, divers, and families who currently lack a local indoor or convenient pool option.
High school divers have no practice facility; swimmers face long drives off the hill.
Mentions & discussions (2)
County Council - Regular Session — October 6, 2026
The Aquatic Center's $3.3 million rehab hit a pump manufacturing delay, keeping the pool closed into January 2027. Twelve residents urged the county to help keep East Park Pool open with lifeguards or support, but staff said procurement rules, staffing shortages, and lifeguards' unwillingness to work outdoors block a quick deal; an Española MOU is being finalized.
County Council - Regular Session — September 29, 2026
Nine commenters asked the county to staff East Park Pool while the aquatic center is delayed; the county said staffing, not money, is the obstacle and is exploring the Los Lucero Center in Española. Council will revisit next week.
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