County now accepting applications for Planning & Zoning Commission
Published on January 14, 2026
Los Alamos County is now accepting applications for eligible candidates for appointment to one of two vacant seats on the Planning and Zoning Commission. These vacancies are each three-year terms, expiring 36 months from the date of appointment, and open to individuals with any party affiliation. Interested Los Alamos County residents who do not hold public office and are not employed by the County may submit an online application by visiting the County’s Boards and Commissions webpage and selecting “apply.” Applications will be accepted now until the vacancies are filled.
The Planning and Zoning Commission duties and responsibilities include reviewing and acting on development applications such as site plans, subdivisions, and variances and advising the County Council on zoning amendments, Development Code updates, and revisions to the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioners also gather public input and provide recommendations to improve planning policies and community development programs in Los Alamos County.
More information on the Planning and Zoning Commission can be found on the County’s Boards and Commissions webpage or by contacting the Community Development Department staff liaison Danyelle Valdez at 505.662.8120.