Our Mission

To proactively inform, educate and involve citizens and employees about County projects, policies, and goals, while enhancing the image of our County government. We do this by promoting a culture of open communication and collaboration, to foster exceptional customer service.

The division is responsible for:

• Internal Communications (employees)
• External Communications (public)
• Media Communications (news releases, media advisories)
• Media Services (in-house graphics design, printing services, and audio/video support for Council Chambers)
• Oversight of the County's web page (information, postings)
• Assistance with communications and materials supporting the County's economic development, marketing and tourism programs - in conjunction with the local Chamber of Commerce and the Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation (LACDC)
• Coordination with movie studios or production companies for filming activities inside Los Alamos County
• Coordination and public relations joint efforts with other agencies in the County, and across Northern New Mexico
• Public information and public relations assistance to the Council's Boards and Commissions
• Collaboration with other entities, such as LANS, LANL, and DOE/NNSA
• Assistance and representation of the County Administrator, Assistant County Adminstrator(s) and the County Council on special projects involving the community, other organizations, or other agencies in New Mexico and across the U.S.
• Public information dissemination during an emergency situation involving the County, LANS, LANL and/or DOE/NNSA

Specifically, these functions are a part of the division:

• Under the direction of the County's Public Information Officer, develop and approve of Public Information, Education & Involvement Plans for County projects, events, and issues
• Provide for "Inspection of Public Records" (link here for information on how to request public records within County government)
• Provide general information about Los Alamos County government - interested in finding out more? Download our Fact Sheet!