County names new Public Information Officer

Published on January 16, 2026

Dave Krueger has accepted the public information officer position with Los Alamos County and will officially join the County on Feb. 2, 2026.

“I am excited to have Dave join our team,” County Manager Anne Laurent said. “His experience in communication and public engagement will be a great asset as we continue to strengthen how we share information with our community.”

Krueger most recently served as chief of interpretation, education and volunteers and public information officer for Valles Caldera National Preserve. He brings more than 20 years of professional experience in communications, graphic design, website and digital media development, and tourism. As a long-time employee of the National Park Service, he worked at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Wright Brothers National Memorial, Fort Raleigh National Historical Park, and Yellowstone National Park before moving to Los Alamos in November 2021. Krueger lives in Aspen area with his wife, daughter, dog, and cat.

He will replace current public information office, Julie Williams-Hill, whose last day will be Feb. 13, 2026. Williams-Hill held this position for four years and has been with the County for 24 years.

Los Alamos County welcomes Krueger and looks forward to his leadership in advancing clear, accessible, and timely communications with the community.