Marketing, Tourism, Communication and Film

The County's Community Development Department - Economic Development Division strives to market and support a pro-business climate, driving economic growth, and promoting travel and tourism through community advocacy, attracting visitors and industry, retaining and growing local businesses, and building a vibrant quality of place for residents, business owners and visitors alike.

Boards and Commission

• Lodger's Tax Advisory Board

Los Alamos County Tourism Information

Los Alamos County is proud to share how tourism is managed and promoted. The County welcomes visitors, supports local businesses, and provides attractions that align with the community's unique history and culture.

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Partners/Organizations

• New Mexico Economic Development Department
• New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTrue)
• New Mexico Film Office
• LACDC (Chamber, MainStreet, Art and Creative District) 

LAC Plans

• 2023 Community Economic Vitality Update
• Economic Vitality Strategic Plan
• 2018 Tourism Strategic Plan
• Branding Action Plan

Filming in Los Alamos County

Planning to film in Los Alamos? Ensure you have all the correct permits.

• Temporary Use Permit(PDF, 791KB) - Required for all filming.
• Noise Permit - Serves as your authorization for relief from noise levels designated in Los Alamos County Ordinance No. 18.73 when making loud noises or filming early in the morning/late at night.
• Special Event Permit - Needed for productions impacting larger areas, closing streets, etc.
• Register Your Drone Flight with Los Alamos Airport - While some areas are restricted from having drones fly due to Los Alamos National Lab, FAA regulations require all drone operators to notify the airport if they plan to operate a drone within a 5 nautical mile radius around the Los Alamos Airport. If you aren't flying in this area, you can still register your drone to ensure you are in a safe flying area.

Have additional questions about filming? Reach out to Ellyn Felton, the Los Alamos County Film Liaison.

Additional Resources

• Business E-Newsletter - Subscribe to The Bottom Line News
• Relocating to Los Alamos County? Visit DiscoverLosAlamos.com
• Visiting Los Alamos County? Visit VisitLosAlamos.org

Economic Development Department Contact:

Marketing Specialist

Ellyn Felton
505-662-8087
ellyn.felton@losalamosnm.gov