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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Los Alamos County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
CB Fox downtown redevelopment (LEDA project)
The vacant CB Fox department store at 1735 Central Ave will become a boutique hotel, food court, rooftop restaurant and live-music venue. It's the kind of catalyst project the downtown master plan has been waiting for — but it still needs building permits and current code compliance.
LEDA loan for The Rock Redevelopment in White Rock
The county's first MRA project grant in White Rock gives the Pig & Fig Café up to $106,000 in reimbursed costs for accessibility, drainage, and infrastructure upgrades, expected to add six jobs and six dining tables in the White Rock downtown district.
Nambe Drugs LEDA public support
A Local Economic Development Act agreement is being discussed for the Nambe Drugs redevelopment project, meaning public money could support a private redevelopment. Final terms and a vote were expected at a later meeting.
Sister Cities program
A presentation on the Sister Cities program in New Mexico explored potential international cultural and economic exchange connections.
Bandelier access and visitor confusion
Visitors keep showing up expecting a White Rock shuttle, getting turned away when parking fills, or arriving after 5 p.m. thinking the park is closed. Board members agreed the websites and messaging need clearer language, since hotels and attractions absorb visitor frustration.
Tourism marketing performance
Hotel members revealed rooms are often available on weekends — buses are full Monday through Wednesday. They offered two years of occupancy data to help planners book events and fill the gaps.
MainStreet program funding commitment
The county is committing support and funding to Los Alamos MainStreet, which works on downtown revitalization and the Creative District.
UbiQD economic development incentive
The county was scheduled to hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 752, which would authorize public support for UbiQD, a quantum-dot technology company. This is the kind of incentive package that can shape local jobs and the county's tax base.