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The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) operates the county-owned electric, gas, water & wastewater systems under the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Utilities. The Board meets the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at 170 Central Park Square and the public is always welcome.  Proposed rate increases are determined by the Board of Public Utilities and adopted by ordinance following County Council’s public hearing, and ordinance adoption.

The DPU is funded by rates paid for electric, gas, water and wastewater services and auxiliary fees, and has provided the community with these services for more than 40 years.  Established under Article 5 of the 1968 Charter for the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, the DPU provides payments to Los Alamos County in lieu of the franchise fees and taxes that would normally be assessed against a privately-owned utility. 

  • Purpose: Governing body of the Dept. of Public Utilities "which shall operate the County-owned electric, gas, water and sewer utility systems under jurisdiction and control of the Board of Public Utilities." (Article V, 1968 Charter)
  • Authorization: Los Alamos County Charter (Article V) and Los Alamos County Ordinance No. 54, 11/1/66.
  • Composition: Five members, must be registered to vote in the County.
  • Term:  Five years
  • Meeting Location: 170 Central Park Square
  • Meeting Date & Time:  Third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
  • Staff Liaison: John E. Arrowsmith, Utilities Department 662-8272.
  • Email - bpu@lacnm.us

 Agendas

 Minutes

 2010 Utilities Board Members

Paul Smith
Chair
Chris Ortega
Vice-Chair
Timothy Neal
Thurman Talley
Glen Woodwell

 Utility Board Meetings

9/22/10 5:30 PM
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