Economic Development Projects

Los Alamos County strives to improve and enhance our community's living and work environments through its economic development and comprehensive planning strategies. This list of economic development projects represents some of the activities and programs currently being managed or supported by the Community Development Department's Economic Development Division. These projects are a work of collaboration, including the participation and input of many; too many to list here. Those interested in learning more are encouraged to email the County's economic development team at economicdevelopment@lacnm.us.

Housing

• Private-Sector Projects Underway
• North Mesa Housing Project - Underway
• Affordable Housing Plan Update - Underway

Local Business Support

• LEDA Request - SALA Event Center - Application under consideration
• Business Recovery Assistance Programs (ARPA) [link]

Downtown Revitalization

• White Rock Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Designation and Plan - Completed
• Los Alamos Downtown East Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Designation and Plan - Underway, Completion by 2Q2024

Tourism and Marketing

• VisitLosAlamos.org website refresh - Underway, Completion by 2Q2024
• White Rock Visitor Center Refresh - Completed 3Q2023
• White Rock Visitor Center Washrooms, Shelter and Food Truck Project - Council Approved Jan 2024, Phase I Completion by 2Q2024
• Adventure Guide Refresh - Completion by 3Q2023
• Pajarito Mountain Water Service/Fire Suppression Project - Council Approved 4Q2023

Regional and Intergovernmental Efforts

• Regional Workforce Development Project (via the Community of Excellence Program) - Underway
• Regional Economic Development Initiative Plan Plan - Underway
• Regional Transit Summit Discussions - Underway
• Regional Housing Summit Discussions - Underway