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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Los Alamos County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Landfill feasibility study
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.
Single-use plastic bag ban ordinance
A board working group has drafted a ban on single-use plastic checkout bags, modeled on statewide bans and now with the county attorney for legal review. The board expects to vote on endorsing it in June and send it to council in July — with a possible special meeting June 8.
Inclusivity Board Formation
Council directed staff to draft an ordinance creating a seven-member Inclusivity Board, following up on the Inclusivity Task Force's March report. It will take a few months before members can be appointed.