The goal of code enforcement is compliance not punishment. If a complaint does not fall under the Development Code, then the Code Enforcement staff refers your compliant to the appropriate staff within the County and/or to the appropriate department within the State of New Mexico.

Any person may file a complaint. You may remain anonymous; however, the complaint itself can become a public record.   To file a complaint, call 662-8054.

Code enforcement is responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations specified in the Development Code, Chapter 16 in the Los Alamos County Code, except for where the Code clearly designates enforcement authority to the County Engineer or some other official.

If code enforcement staff finds any provisions of the Code being violated, they will notify the person in writing for such violation indicating the nature of the violation and the action necessary to correct it.  Staff is authorized to order:

• discontinuance of illegal uses of lands, buildings or structures;
• removal of illegal buildings or structures or additions, alternations or structural changes;
• discontinuance of any illegal work being done; or
• any other actions authorized under the Development Code to ensure compliance with or to prevent violation of its provision.

Currently, the Development Code can be accessed under the County's Home page under the link to the Municipal Code, Chapter 16. 

Your comments, questions, suggestions and Code violation complaints, please feel free to fill out this form. You may leave your name if you wish to be contacted. Comment here.