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Topics getting the most attention in Los Alamos County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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Bear-resistant cart shortage and wildlife conflict

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.

4 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026

MediumEnvironment

Construction dust and tree protection on private development

Councilor Cull raised complaints about dust from the North Mesa construction site during a drought. Staff said code requires dust mitigation on larger projects but doesn't specify methods like barrier fencing, and the tree mitigation policy currently applies only to county projects — a countywide version may come next year.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026